Places to visit in Nagaland

Land of festivals and warrior tribes.

Capital KohimaPlaces in this guide 5

Places to see

Kohima

Memorial to the 1944 Battle of Kohima.

Best time: Oct–Apr

Kohima

Rolling green valley on the Nagaland–Manipur border, famous for seasonal lilies.

Best time: Jun–Oct

Kohima

Venue of the Hornbill Festival every December.

Best time: Dec

Kohima

Green Angami village known for terraced fields and conservation.

Best time: Oct–May

Culture

Land of the Konyak, known for tattooed elders and morungs.

Best time: Oct–Apr

Smoked pork with bamboo shoot, Raja mirchi chutney.

Naga shawl.

Hornbill Festival, Kisama, Kohima: Usually 1–10 Dec. All of Nagaland’s tribes gather for dance, music, food and crafts.

Timings, permits and prices change. Check official sources before you travel.