Kohima

Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, a state in northeastern India. Located in the southern part of the state, it sits in the Naga Hills at an elevation of about 1,400 meters above sea level, making it one of India's higher-altitude capital cities. The city serves as the administrative and economic center of Kohima District and hosts the state government.

Historically, the area developed around Kohima village and gained strategic prominence during World War II as the site of the Battle of Kohima in 1944, part of the Imphal Campaign. The Kohima War Cemetery commemorates Allied soldiers. The population is predominantly Naga, with the Angami community forming a major group; Nagamese and English are commonly used for interethnic communication.

The economy relies on government services, education, commerce, and handicrafts. Tourism is supported by the War Cemetery and nearby Kisama, the Naga Heritage Village, which hosts the Hornbill Festival each year.

Kohima has no commercial airport; the nearest is Dimapur Airport, reachable by road. The city is connected by road to other parts of Nagaland; there is no railway service in Kohima, with the nearest railheads in Dimapur. The city hosts several colleges and cultural institutions, including the Nagaland State Museum, which preserves regional history and heritage.

Kohima experiences a humid subtropical to highland climate, with cool winters, mild summers, and significant monsoon rainfall. The town is set in a hilly terrain, with a compact urban core around government offices and markets.