To reach Kohima you can either take a flight to Dimapur and then travel by taxi or from Guwahahti you can take a train to Dimapur. We spent one and a half day at Kohima - capital of Nagaland exploring things to do in Kohima.
Following are the details of the activities done by us as part of this journey, we recorded this episode on 3rd December 2021.
Breakfast at Royal veg restaurant - Landmark BOC, This restaurant serves veg food. Masala Dosa Rs 70, Aloo paratha Rs 50.
Vegetable market visit - We got chance to see local vegetables during this visit.
Mao market - This is another vegetable market, run by Angami women.
Homestay Visit , 3 km from town - Razhu Pru -Tariff Rs 2900 with complimentary breakfast for double occupancy.. Opposite Baptist High School. Contact no . 940290018, 0370 2290291, Email- [email protected], Website - www.razhupru.com
State Museum - Ticket - Rs 10 per person. We got to know about different tribes of Nagaland - Costumes, Lifestyle, Jewellery designs This museum is closed on Sunday, 2nd Saturday.
World war 2 War Tank -This is a memorial to those who gave their lives in the defense of freedom.
Kohima War Cemetery - Built as a memorial.
Murung Lodge - They have 4 rooms, including 4 dormitory beds - Rs 1000 per person with breakfast. Email : [email protected], www.explorenagaland.com
Murung Kitchen- They have limited options on veg food, Location - Opposite to Oking Hospital, Veg Noodles - Rs 120.
We stayed at Millenium Hotel - Rs 2500 with breakfast for double occupancy, 3 km from town. Located on Hill.
Distance from Kohima - Dimapur - 70 Km, Imphal (Manipur) - 140 Km, Kisama - 12 Km (Where the Hornbill Festival takes place).
In the next episode you will see half a day spent at Kohima then we moved back to Dimapur and later on Guwahati.
We could not shoot video of Hornbill festival as it was called off due to some untoward incident, you can Google about it to learn more on this subject.
