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Plan Your Trip to Kohima

A starting checklist for planning a Kohima trip.

Overview

The most comfortable months for Kohima are January, February, November and December. A stay of 2 days covers the main sights.

Planning Categories

When to Visit

Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.

Comfortable months

January, February, November and December stay at or below 32°C with low rainfall.

•Hottest: August (26°C average high).
•Coolest: January (6°C average low).

Getting Around

How to reach and move around.

Reaching the town

Nearest airport Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 41 km away.

•Zubza Railway Station, about 8 km
•Molvom Railway Station, about 26 km

Budget & Practical Tips

Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.

Safety and permits

Kohima is generally calmer than several other parts of northeastern India, and the latest United States travel advisory reports no recent violence in Nagaland. Nevertheless, insurgent activity, political disputes and sudden unrest have affected the wider region.

•Kohima is generally calmer than several other parts of northeastern India, and the latest United States travel advisory reports no recent violence in Nagaland.
•Petty theft is not a major feature of the city, but normal precautions remain sensible.
•Road traffic is one of the more immediate hazards.