Kohima village
Barra Basti
Kohima village, also known as Barra Basti is said to be one of the largest and populous villages in Asia with about 4000 households. It is divided into four Khels, a distinct Naga institution that brings together several clans within the village community. Membership of a khel is either decided by birth or inheritance. Kohima Village is an admixture of the past and present. The huge entrance gate to the village is engraved with traditional Naga art and adorned with buffalo horns at the top. There are stones of varying sizes and shapes implanted within the compound and the skulls of buffaloes and Mithuns adorn the porticos, reminding visitors of the past, where the Nagas would have performed grand feasts of merit.
Near Kohima village
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Chuchuyimlang
Chuchuyimlang is the village of festivals for the Ao Nagas. The Moatsu festival, based on community bonding, takes place here from May first till the third.
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Dimapur
Dimapur, situated at an altitude of 195m above sea-level is the gateway of Nagaland. Dimapur is the main rail-head and the only airport in Nagaland.
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Khonoma Village
Khonoma, Angkami Naga's main village is 20km west of Kohima. It is a hilltop community clinging to the slopes above the rice terraces.
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Kohima
Kohima is a laid back, typical Asian mountain town at an altitude of 1450m. It is the capital city of Nagaland state with population of around 100,000.