Overview
The Naga Heritage Village, also called Kisama Heritage Village, is the permanent venue of the Hornbill Festival in Kohima district. The Directorate of Tourism says the name comes from Kigwema (Ki) and Phesama (Sa), the two villages on whose land it was built. It has a traditional house, called a morung, for every officially recognised Naga tribe, set around a central arena.
How to reach
Kisama is about 12 km from Kohima on the national highway, and taxis are available from Kohima. The nearest airport and railway station are in Dimapur. Sources give the distance as roughly 10 to 12 km, so confirm locally.
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Ask before photographing people, follow local guidance, and confirm dates and customs locally, since they vary between villages.
Places to visit
No places are linked to this village yet. These published places are in Kohima.
Dzukou Valley
Kohima
A scenic high valley near Kohima and Viswema, listed by the Directorate of Tourism as a featured destination.
Dzulekie
Kohima
A village relatively close to Kohima, described by the tourism department as a place to relax in nature.
Khonoma Village
Kohima
A village about 20 km from Kohima that the tourism department describes as the first Green Village of India.
Kohima War Cemetery
Kohima
A memorial for soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Kohima in the Second World War.
Naga Heritage Village, Kisama
Kohima
The heritage village at Kisama, the venue area of the Hornbill Festival.
Tuophema Tourist Village
Kohima
A village described by the tourism department as a model village for rural homestays.
Information is compiled from official sources and community input. Confirm before you travel.