Khonoma is a village about 20 km from Kohima. The Directorate of Tourism describes it as the first Green Village of the country, and notes that the village has declared 27 sq km of its territory as the Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary. Culture, history and nature sit together here.
Best time to visit: Check current conditions with the Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland before you travel.
How to reach: Nearest airport and railway station are at Dimapur. From Dimapur travel by road to Kohima. Taxis and shared vehicles run on this route. Open the map link for live directions and confirm road conditions locally before you travel. Foreign and Indian visitors from outside Nagaland need an ILP; see our Tourist Guide.
Source: Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland
Last checked: 10 October 2026
Details are community supplied and can change. Check with the Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland (+91 370 2243124, nagalandtourisminfo@gmail.com) or the local contact before travelling.