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Meghalaya About Nagaland Places to Visit   Kohima   Climate and Clothing Getting there Where to Stay What to see Shopping Festivals Situated at 1500 m. Above sea level, Kohima is one of the prettiest centres of the North east. The capital of Nagaland, a state that presents, perhaps, the most exotic tribal culture in the country, Kohima is truly representative of the state. Here are 7 districts and 16 tribes who are described in Sanskrit literature as the 'kiratas'. To visit Kohima, domestic tourists require inner line permits that are issued from liaison offices at Delhi, Calcutta, Shillong and Dimapur. Foreign tourists require restricted area permits, issued from the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi. Climate Summer (Mar. To Jun.): Pleasant Winter (Oct. To Feb.): Chilly to cold Clothing Summer- Tropical Winter - Woollens Best season October to April Getting There The nearest airport is Dimapur (74 km.), and there are daily flights to Calcutta. The nearest railhead is also at Dimapur. There are bus services to nearby towns. Where to stay Standard Hotels Ambassador Hotel Japfu Ashok Pine Valley View Budget Hotels Hotel Happy Valley Hotel Meyase Tourist Lodge What To See Barra Basti According to Naga belief, this is where Kohima began. It is the largest village in India. The War Cemetery Serene and beautiful, located on a hill overlooking the capital. The State Museum A treasure trove, displaying dioramas of the lifestyle of individual tribes. Here are exhibits on the birds and animals of the North East region. Zoological Park Abounds in the rich flora and fauna of Nagaland. Of special interest is the world famous Blythe Tragopan. Shopping Weaving is a traditional art of Nagaland. The sales emporium of Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation stocks these woolen shawls and other Naga handicrafts. Festivals Sekrenyie, Tuluni, Tsungrem Mong, Tokhu Emong, Summer Festival and Autumn Festival are important festivals of Nagaland.