Kohima War Cemetery
Commemorates the 1944 Battle of Kohima, a WWII turning point against Japanese forces.
16 tribes, one festival
Nagaland — Heritage & Culture
Monuments, living traditions and festivals that shape Nagaland beyond its city sights.
Key monuments
Khonoma village
A green model village, historic stronghold of the Angami Naga tribe against colonial forces.
Nagaland's traditional morungs
Communal bachelor dormitories central to Naga tribal social structure.
Festivals
Hornbill Festival
A December festival bringing all 16 recognised Naga tribes together at Kisama.
Sekrenyi
An Angami Naga purification festival held each February.
Culture
16 major tribes each with distinct textiles and war-dance traditions, and the Northeast's best-known tribal festival in the Hornbill.