Kohima Attractions
Kohima is the hilly capital of Nagaland, it is located at the foot of the mountain. The population of Kohima consists of all of the 16 tribes of Nagaland. The main indigenous inhabitants are the Angamis and Aos.
The central market in Kohima is a colorful place where tribal people sell delicacies such as insect grub and curried dog meat.
The climate in Kohima is moderate with pleasant weather year-round. The higher altitudes experience snowfall occasionally and the rainfall during summer can be heavy.
The Battle of Kohima occurred in 1944 when the Japanese lost to the Allies. Kohima has a large cemetery, which lies on the slopes of Garrison Hill and was the scene of intense fighting. The cemetery was built for the allied war dead and is maintained by the Commonwealth Graves Commission.
The central market in Kohima is a colorful place where tribal people sell delicacies such as insect grub and curried dog meat.
The climate in Kohima is moderate with pleasant weather year-round. The higher altitudes experience snowfall occasionally and the rainfall during summer can be heavy.
The Battle of Kohima occurred in 1944 when the Japanese lost to the Allies. Kohima has a large cemetery, which lies on the slopes of Garrison Hill and was the scene of intense fighting. The cemetery was built for the allied war dead and is maintained by the Commonwealth Graves Commission.
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State Museum
The State Museum in Kohima presents fascinating aspects of Naga tribal life through exhibits of ancestral weaponry, carved gateposts, status pillars as well as traditional Naga costumes and jewelry.
Various rare and interesting artifacts represent the different tribes, which inhabit the state of Nagaland.
The basement of the State Museum features animals and birds from the North Eastern states of India.
Various rare and interesting artifacts represent the different tribes, which inhabit the state of Nagaland.
The basement of the State Museum features animals and birds from the North Eastern states of India.
