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Kohimaकोहिमा
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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Dec–Feb, Mar–Apr (cool, dry)
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides)
- Airport
- DMU
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kohima112 ▾
- All services112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kohima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyKohima is calmer than many NE Indian towns, but watch for monsoon landslides, road closures and occasional political protests.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDMU Dimapur Airport (74 km (46 mi), ~2 h drive via NH 39).DMU Dimapur Airport (46 mi (74 km), ~2 h drive via NH 39).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealTea (street)₹30–60 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride₹20 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₹10 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DMU Dimapur Airport (74 km (46 mi), ~2 h drive via NH 39)DMU Dimapur Airport (46 mi (74 km), ~2 h drive via NH 39)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kohima: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the centre. Local taxis ₹100–200 per ride; city buses ₹20. Shared taxis from Dimapur cost ₹330 per head (2025).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dzükou Valley
goDoor to door: ≈6 h round‑trip, plus 4 h trek each way
Shared taxi from Dimapur to BOC (₹330 (≈ US$4)), then local line taxi to Viswema, start trek from village
One‑day hike for fit travelers; overnight stay at valley rim for better experience.
Japfü Peak
goDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Local line taxi to Jotsoma (₹100 (≈ US$2)‑150), then hike from trailhead
Steep climb, bring warm clothing; best in dry months.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Shared taxi Dimapur→Kohima (round‑trip)2 × ₹330 · check | ₹660 |
| City bus pass (day)2 × ₹20 · check | ₹40 |
| eSIM (7 days)2 × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,120 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,160 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,320≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights, train to Dimapur excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tea (street) | ₹30–60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (local restaurant) | ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi within town | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| City bus ride | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Museum entry | ₹10 (≈ under US$1) |
| War Cemetery entry | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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Emergency
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate in Guwahati (check address); Indian embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dimapur → Kohima shared taxi: ≈₹330 per head, 2 h (check)
- City bus: ₹20 (≈ under US$1) per ride
- Local taxi town centre: ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) per short trip
Say or show
- क्षम करें — Excuse me / Sorry (ksham karen)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the bathroom? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
- पानी मिल सकता है? — Can I have water? (pani mil sakta hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kohima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Feb, Mar–Apr (cool, dry) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided trek package for Dzükou Valley (includes transport, guide, overnight tent).
- Create a night‑by‑night budget calculator for hostel vs mid‑range stays.
Sources
- officialKohima official website
- secondaryWikidata – Kohima
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kohima, revision 5322942 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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