Enjoy The Nature Of Khonoma, Nagaland: A Travel Guide!

Khonoma is a beautiful village located in the Indian state of Nagaland. The village has a huge cultural heritage and is blessed with astonishing landscapes and visitors could be feeling the warm hospitality while visiting here.

For those people who seek adventures and experience the beauty of North East India Khonoma stands out among them. It is situated about 20 Kilometres from Nagaland’s capital city Kohima and is very less populated.

According to the census done in 2011, the place is occupied by a figure of only 1943 people. The village is elevated at a height of 1621 meters. The place is nicknamed “Warrior Village”. The particular reason behind this is due to the resistance from the Colonial British period. This article is meant to give you a brief guide and things to know in order to plan your trip.

Location

Khonoma lies in the Kohima district which is the capital of Nagaland and 20 Kilometres away. Khonoma is in the middle covered by lush green hills of the Himalayas East region.

All these put together add up to the beauty of the village making the wanderlust community crave a visit here.

Climatic Conditions

Khonoma’s climate conditions are typically a mix of subtropical along with heavy rainfall at the time of monsoon. Between April and June, it is warm and humid with temperatures ranging from a high of 30 Degrees Celsius to a low of 25 Degrees Celsius.

November to February receives cold with temperatures dropping to a low of 10 Degrees Celsius.

Best Time To Visit Khonoma

The humidity of the country is not everyone’s cup of tea and hence it’s recommended not to visit Khonoma during this period. The best time to plan your visit here would be the cold season which starts towards the end of October and lasts till March.

The weather is friendly and comfortable for visitors of all types and various places. If you prefer to visit to witness the beauty of the village’s greenery do plan your trip around the monsoon months.

Things To Do In Khonoma

Here given is the list of enjoyable and worth experiencing things and activities that you can do or take part in Khonoma to make the best out of your trip.

Explore The Khonoma Village

Having a stroll through the village to witness the infrastructure of Traditional houses and value their cultural heritage would be a great feeling for you. Exploring the village and seeing places and new people is a productive experience.

Trekking And Hiking

The Village surrounded by hills and Forests, it’s not just adds to the aesthetic appearance of the place but also makes it ideal for Trekking and Hiking.

Adventure seekers shouldn’t miss out on this experience as this is one of the highlights while visiting here.

Khonoma Nature Conservation & Tragopan Sanctuary

This is a conservative and protected Nature reserve with an area of about 25 sq. Kilometers. The sanctuary is hostile to several species of Birds, Animals, and plants.

It is home to 72 Mammals and 200+ bird species according to sources. Take a guided tour to explore and educate yourself with new knowledge about the local ecosystem.

Hornbill Festival

Celebrated from the 1^st to the 10^th of December, the Hornbill Festival is the most popular festival celebrated here. It’s a cultural festival inaugurated in December 2000 and a festival where all the Ethnic groups of Nagaland unite and celebrate by drinking, singing, and dancing.

Visitors must visit around this event to have the best and most memorable visit, it also lets you go deep to know about the local traditions and cuisine.

History Of Khonoma

As mentioned earlier Khonoma village gave birth to the bravest warriors who fought against the Colonial British in the 19^th century. It finally surrendered to the British in 1879. The place is also a memorable battleground of Anglo-Naga wars.

All of the incidents add to the legacy and historical significance of the village. The village is a model for sustainable living.

A destination that boasts a unique blend of history and nature!

Experience the indigenous traditions of Khonoma village and discover the breathtaking landscape that earned it the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award

Do visit Khonoma Village.

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How To Reach Khonoma

The closest Airport is in Dimapur located 74 Kilometers away. Public transport like Taxis and buses are available to reach Kohima and hire another local taxi to reach Khonoma from Kohima. In the same city, Dimapur has its railway station at the Lumding–Dibrugar section.

The railways connect several major cities in the country. Hire a taxi or grab a bus to reach Kohima and another local transport to reach Khonoma from the Railway Station. 

Food And Accommodation

Khonoma is a less populated village and yet offers a bunch of few options for accommodation from homestays and guesthouses, most of which offers local foods as well. Visitors can opt to stay in the Traditional houses in Naga to have a glimpse into the local way of living.

Very few selected restaurants are also available with Naga’s local cuisine and other Indian eateries.

Things To Remember While Visiting Khonoma

With all being said here are a few things that you must remember or follow while you’re on your visit to Khonoma

1. Respect the local traditions and culture as they might be different from yours.
2. Do keep the surroundings and environment clean and use recyclable accessories.
3. Avoid fashionable clothing like revealing dresses and wear comfortable clothes.
4. The pretty traditional style houses are individual property, therefore make sure you ask permission to take photographs.
5. Bring sufficient cash and do have change. The village barely has an ATM or other modes of payment.

Overall Khonoma is a rare diamond-like destination with pretty local traditions and cultural heritage. It is an ideal destination for Nature lovers, Adventure seekers, and photography enthusiasts as this place fulfills all their requirements in one place.

The conservation of the village’s beauty and eco-system has earned the ‘green village’ title and also the first to claim it. Khonoma is gifted with natural resources too. It offers a few activities for its visitors to have a great trip which includes its wildlife making it perfect for wildlife enthusiasts.

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