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Voykit pocket guide · India
Kohima
कोहिमा
Spend 2 days: explore the War Cemetery, State Museum and a day‑trip to Dzükou Valley; add Japfü Peak if you have extra time.
Kohima, Nagaland's capital, sits 1,400 m above sea level. Its compact centre is walkable, but major attractions – the war cemetery, museum and nearby trekking routes – need a full day each. A short overnight stay lets you catch sunrise at the cemetery and still have time for a Dzükou Valley trek.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- कोहिमा
- Best months
- Dec–Feb, Mar–Apr (cool, dry)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High ₹2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- All services 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | ₹150–250 |
| Tea (street) | ₹30–60 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | ₹200–400 |
| Taxi within town | ₹100–200 |
| City bus ride | ₹20 |
| Museum entry | ₹10 |
| War Cemetery entry | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DMU · Dimapur Airport
- 74 km (46 mi), ~2 h drive via NH 3946 mi (74 km), ~2 h drive via NH 39
Typical fares
- Dimapur → Kohima shared taxi
- ≈₹330 per head, 2 h (check)
- City bus
- ₹20 per ride
- Local taxi town centre
- ₹100–200 per short trip
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking covers the centre. Local taxis ₹100–200 per ride; city buses ₹20. Shared taxis from Dimapur cost ₹330 per head (2025).
See and do
Known for
- Kohima War Cemetery
- Nagaland State Museum
- Dzükou Valley trek
- Japfü Peak
- Christian heritage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dzükou Valley | Shared taxi from Dimapur to BOC (₹330), then local line taxi to Viswema, start trek from village | ≈6 h round‑trip, plus 4 h trek each way |
| Japfü Peak | Local line taxi to Jotsoma (₹100‑150), then hike from trailhead | ≈5 h total |
Sleep
- Backpacker hostel (near bus station)
- Dorms ₹300/night
- Holiday Inn
- Basic rooms from ₹700/night
- Aradura Inn
- Mid‑range, 3 km (1.9 mi) out, ₹1,500/nightMid‑range, 1.9 mi (3 km) out, ₹1,500/night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | क्षम करेंksham karen |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Where is the bathroom? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalay kahan hai? |
| Can I have water? | पानी मिल सकता है?pani mil sakta hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Monsoon landslides can close NH 39; check road status before heading to Dzükou or Japfü.
- Inner Line Permit may be asked for trips outside the city; keep ID handy.
- Political protests can block highways; avoid large gatherings.
Kohima is calmer than many NE Indian towns, but watch for monsoon landslides, road closures and occasional political protests.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kohima yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kohima War Cemetery
- Nagaland State Museum
- Dzükou Valley trek
- Japfü Peak
- Christian heritage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Kohima: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Kohima, revision 5322942 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5322942
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Kohimaकोहिमा
कृपया इस पते पर ले चलें
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- All services112
US consulate in Guwahati (check address); Indian embassies in New Delhi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/kohima). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.