Kohima
Kohima, the capital of the State of Nagaland, India over looks a beautiful valley with picturesque views of the Naga Hills. Kohima is named after Kew Hi, a flowering plant growing on the mountain side. Situated at an altitude of 4900 ft. this beautiful hill station still possesses many explored and untouched locales and tribal villages. A peaceful environment, a leisurely tempo of life in tranquil surroundings is what Kohima offers. Nagaland is the only state of India which has English as the official language.
Kohima is now known the world over as the place where the invading Japanese army was defeated by the British along with Indian troops in the Second World War. The War cemetery, on the slopes of Garrison Hill, has a memorial for the soldiers who laid down their lives during the war in the historic Battle of Kohima. The poignant epitaph, carved on it contains these lines,” When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow, we gave our today”.
The Catholic Cathedral at Aradura Hill is a land mark of the town and is one of the most important cathedrals in the Northeast region. The Nagaland State Museum showcases a fine collection of carved statues, pillars, gateposts, and jewelry, besides a rare collection of artifacts belonging to the Naga tribes. The Zoological Park has a good collection of the flora and fauna of Nagaland. The rare Blythe’s Tragopan pheasant believed to be on the verge of extinction is reared here in captivity.
Situated at an altitude of 2,438 metres above sea level the Dzukou Valley offers one of the best trekking spots for those who travel in the north-east region. Yellow and white lilies and numerous other flowers and bamboo adorn the valley in summer. Japfu Peak is the second highest peak in Kohima and is suited for trekking and scaling. The view of Kohima from here is breathtaking. Intangki Wild Life Sanctuary, 37 kms from Dimapur, houses rare species of birds.
Kohima is now known the world over as the place where the invading Japanese army was defeated by the British along with Indian troops in the Second World War. The War cemetery, on the slopes of Garrison Hill, has a memorial for the soldiers who laid down their lives during the war in the historic Battle of Kohima. The poignant epitaph, carved on it contains these lines,” When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow, we gave our today”.
The Catholic Cathedral at Aradura Hill is a land mark of the town and is one of the most important cathedrals in the Northeast region. The Nagaland State Museum showcases a fine collection of carved statues, pillars, gateposts, and jewelry, besides a rare collection of artifacts belonging to the Naga tribes. The Zoological Park has a good collection of the flora and fauna of Nagaland. The rare Blythe’s Tragopan pheasant believed to be on the verge of extinction is reared here in captivity.
Situated at an altitude of 2,438 metres above sea level the Dzukou Valley offers one of the best trekking spots for those who travel in the north-east region. Yellow and white lilies and numerous other flowers and bamboo adorn the valley in summer. Japfu Peak is the second highest peak in Kohima and is suited for trekking and scaling. The view of Kohima from here is breathtaking. Intangki Wild Life Sanctuary, 37 kms from Dimapur, houses rare species of birds.
