- Where
- About 20 km west of Kohima
- Altitude
- About 1,500 m
- Distance
- About 20 km from Kohima, 45 minutes–1 hour
- Timings
- Daylight; homestays available
- Entry fee
- Village entry or guide fee may apply; homestays charged separately
- Permit
- Nagaland Inner Line Permit for Indian travellers
- Best time
- October–May; terraces are green from June to September
- Time needed
- Half a day, or overnight in a homestay
Khonoma is an Angami Naga village on a ridge west of Kohima, surrounded by terraced rice fields and forest. In the late 1990s the village banned hunting and logging and set up a community conservation area, which earned it the name of India's first green village.
What to see
Walk through the stone-paved lanes and old gateways, see the terraced fields and the memorial to the 1879 battle against British forces, and learn about Angami customs from a local guide. Staying a night in a homestay is the best way to experience the village.
How to reach
Khonoma is about 20 km from Kohima by road. Hire a taxi from Kohima for a half-day visit, or arrange a homestay pickup. Indian travellers need a Nagaland Inner Line Permit.
Khonoma Village: questions travellers ask
Why is Khonoma called a green village?
The village banned hunting and logging and protects a large community forest, making it a model for community conservation in India.
How far is Khonoma from Kohima?
About 20 km, 45 minutes to an hour by road.
Can I stay in Khonoma?
Yes. Several families run homestays; book ahead in December during the Hornbill Festival.
Do I need a permit for Khonoma?
Indian travellers need a Nagaland Inner Line Permit.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
