Site of a WWII turning-point battle
Kohima Travel Guide
Kohima was the site of the 1944 Battle of Kohima, a decisive WWII engagement that halted the Japanese advance into India — today it's also the best base for Nagaland's Hornbill Festival.
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Top attractions
- Kohima War Cemetery
- Kohima State Museum
- Dzükou Valley trek
- Khonoma, a green model village
- Hornbill Festival at nearby Kisama (Dec 1–10)
Best time to visit
October to May, or specifically during Hornbill Festival.