Khonoma Village
Khonoma Village
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mdeligiosphoto
Sassari, Italy3,271 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Small village about twenty km from Kohima. I reached it by taxi, in August there was practically no one there. In any case you pay the ticket and the mandatory guide (100 + 500 rupees). If you have time you can go to the terraced rice fields, otherwise walk around the village and learn the history of the Naga people.
Written December 9, 2023
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Arnab_phenomenon
Kolkata (Calcutta), India292 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Khonoma is one of the oldest villages in Nagaland, and like the rest of them, is a beautiful quaint little place which is perfect for a getaway from the maddening crowd. The homestays are warm, friendly, surrounded by beautiful plants and hills. Nagaland is a must visit destination
Written November 16, 2022
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sayon s
Kolkata (Calcutta), India110 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
The ride was long and backbreaking . Completely dilapidated road and exorbitant car fare. It was frankly not worth. Although we had a great guide and he really nicely explained the various aspects of their culture and practices. That was the interesting part. As per village noting special really .
Written January 19, 2022
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saroj h
Jaipur, India28 contributions
Nov 2022
The village walk was good. A guide is available here who walks you through the village and shows the local flora. The views from the hill top are beautiful. You get to know about Naga culture and tradition. Worth a visit.
Written December 24, 2022
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Ishan Kaushik
Jorhat, India99 contributions
Oct 2022
We stayed at Khonoma for 3 nights & had a lovely time in and around the place. Khonoma itself is a small village where you can go for walks in the village & paddy fields. A guide is required though. You can also do day trips to Dzuleke & Poilwa from Khonoma.
Written December 29, 2022
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Jajabor
Guwahati, India1,487 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
This village is approximately 20 KM away from Kohima. It is one of the green village and has its own history. One walk around the village to understand the village and the community. Forts, archaeological places and also paddy fields worth seeing. Home stays and guided tours are available.
Written February 28, 2020
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Businesstripinsider
Navi Mumbai, India456 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Archaic village hidden gems of traditional and nature’s wealth, best preserved. Has good Guide who ensures safe trekking and helpful.However, poor transport. Let the taxi without knowing and got struck over 2 hours. Quite a rough road I’ll maintenance
Written November 18, 2022
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anitha g
Bengaluru, India279 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Our guide took us through this beautiful village situated 20 kilometers away from Kohima. The view from the top of the village is breathtaking. It is situated right on top of a hill and has 360 degrees view of the surrounding hills. Since headhunting was part of the culture of the Naga tribes this village is surrounded by a fort. This village was also used by the British during the war because of the safety. The village looks ancient and makes you wonder how inspite of modernization how these folks have clung on their roots and resisted change. there are hardly any modern constructions in sharp contrast to Kohima. Most of the houses were made of wood and stones and tin roofs. Different Morong designs have been used for the front of a few houses.
We can also view the terrace cultivation along the slopes of the hills from here.The view is amazing.
A family in Khonomo hosted us where we has a tradational Naga lunch. The people here are fiercely proud of their culture! This place is a must see if you are in Nagaland.
Be ready for a long climb up the hill to experience the village. Wear good shoes too. The road from Kohima is not good. It took us 1.5 hrs to cover 20 km.
Also pick up dried wild apples and apple wine here. Some village folk sell them.
We can also view the terrace cultivation along the slopes of the hills from here.The view is amazing.
A family in Khonomo hosted us where we has a tradational Naga lunch. The people here are fiercely proud of their culture! This place is a must see if you are in Nagaland.
Be ready for a long climb up the hill to experience the village. Wear good shoes too. The road from Kohima is not good. It took us 1.5 hrs to cover 20 km.
Also pick up dried wild apples and apple wine here. Some village folk sell them.
Written July 14, 2017
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Purobi
San Francisco649 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Khonoma is a tiny village surrounded by mountains on all sides in Nagaland (yes the land of the head hunters). This village is almost self sufficient except for clothing, oil, and salt. It is about 90 minutes bus ride from the capital Kohima. We stayed in one of about 5 home stays for 2 nights. Here they do not cut down trees without planting a few more, they eat what they grow, do not use plastic bottles for water, they boil and filter water, garbage gets thrown in garbage bins and gets collected, almost no smoking or Paan chewing and almost no spitting. Spectacular scenery of terrace agriculture and the entire ledges are covered by ancient grave stones. Our hosts fed us home grown everything: from tea to banana to brown rice to eggs to vegetables and papayas and guavas, everything was grown in their land. There is a small medical clinic and its doctor has a house next to it. He lives in the capital, takes his salary and has a private practice. He comes infrequently to show his face. In the mean time the nurse and the pharmacist (both women) take care of the entire population of the village including effective birth controls means.
Here in the second afternoon we were staring at the rice paddies. A gentleman was walking up from the rice terrace to the village. He saw us, smiled and gave us two guavas to eat. Next morning we were leaving the village at 5:30 AM. The old woman sitting next to me in the bus gave me a banana to eat. Kind Khonoma is kind to its guests and to the environment. Our favorite spot during this travel.
Here in the second afternoon we were staring at the rice paddies. A gentleman was walking up from the rice terrace to the village. He saw us, smiled and gave us two guavas to eat. Next morning we were leaving the village at 5:30 AM. The old woman sitting next to me in the bus gave me a banana to eat. Kind Khonoma is kind to its guests and to the environment. Our favorite spot during this travel.
Written December 17, 2014
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shintuDibrugarh
Dibrugarh, India25 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Khonoma village is located about 20 km from the state capital, Kohima. The village, referred to as Khwunoria (named after the Angami term for a local plant, Glouthera fragrantisima), is estimated to be around 700 years old.Over a hundred years ago, advancing British troops found themselves facing a determined warrior tribe in the highlands of Nagaland. The Angami men of Khonoma, famed for their martial prowess and strategic skills, fought a resolute battle to safeguard their territory, inflicting heavy casualties on the foreign soldiers. The village is recorded to have resisted British rule in the region from 1830s to 1880. Finally a truce between the two stopped further bloodshed, but meanwhile Khonoma village had etched its name into the history of Indian resistance to the colonial invasion. Christianity was introduced in the village in 1890, and today most of the villagers are of this faith.Over the last decade Khonoma, inhabited by the Angamis, one of Nagaland’s tribes, has made giant strides in establishing or strengthening systems of natural resource management, conflict resolution, village administration and appropriate development, all coupled with a resolute will to conserve biodiversity and wildlife.
What I found that Christianity had almost eroded their original faith and rituals and culture ,somehow couple of decades back the Angami community here has tried to preserve their culture. It was like a revelation for me what I saw in this beautiful village.Many of my previous negative notion of Nagaland has been positively rectified. Some of my observation. 1) Even at a height of 5000 ft water is in more than abundance due to their age old water harvesting technique. 2)not a single plastic or paper is found anywhere littered, 3) No alcohol, or any type of tobacco product is available due to strict local village law which visitors has also to follow, 4) youngsters greet their elders every time they come across which is well reciprocated, 5) if one is to roam around the village then he has to be fit as the village can also be called the village of stairs (luckily I again started going to gym from January) , 6) every house and every corner in the village is ornamented by beautiful flowers, 7)almost every house has grave attached of their ancestors. In short we lack from the in every aspect.
What I found that Christianity had almost eroded their original faith and rituals and culture ,somehow couple of decades back the Angami community here has tried to preserve their culture. It was like a revelation for me what I saw in this beautiful village.Many of my previous negative notion of Nagaland has been positively rectified. Some of my observation. 1) Even at a height of 5000 ft water is in more than abundance due to their age old water harvesting technique. 2)not a single plastic or paper is found anywhere littered, 3) No alcohol, or any type of tobacco product is available due to strict local village law which visitors has also to follow, 4) youngsters greet their elders every time they come across which is well reciprocated, 5) if one is to roam around the village then he has to be fit as the village can also be called the village of stairs (luckily I again started going to gym from January) , 6) every house and every corner in the village is ornamented by beautiful flowers, 7)almost every house has grave attached of their ancestors. In short we lack from the in every aspect.
Written April 18, 2017
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The main attraction for me is the reported village cleanliness. I am into waste management and, therefore, interested in learning from the local people how they keep the village clean. Could anyone recommend a good homestay for two nights for two people (Feb 20-22) and also a local guide? Many thanks.
Written January 4, 2018
Two days are advisable for the village and paddy field tour. We stayed at Doviepie Hotel. Food was good but not superb. Recommend that you contact Amen Lamitur or Nino Zhasa for your arrangements at {explorenagaland}. They are in Kohima at Morung Lodge. Good to start there and then go down to Khonoma Village. To understand how the Village is kept clean and tidy you need the time to ask not only how but also why this initiative was embraced and then consistently maintained. Part of that is rooted in tribal consensus and village pride. Add more time for bird watching. It is too easy to take initial responses as a complete answer. The tribal consensus took time and so should your unwrapping of the varied answers you will get. You need a guide. Doviepie Hotel will find what you need on site if Nino cannot.
Written February 6, 2018
How much does Homestay cost in Knonoma? What is price per person or price for room for one night?
Written October 20, 2017
Forgot to say at Apeno's .Cost for three of us was Rs 500 a night and meals Rs100 all lovely tasty home cooked food!
Written November 24, 2017
How long does the village tour take and what are the food options available while at the Village or around it..?
Written July 5, 2017
A day is enough to tour the village. But bird lovers will have to spend another day or two as there is bountiful of that in the adjacent forest. Indian and western food is available in the only hotel.
Written July 6, 2017
Best time to visit Khonoma village is October to April , the monsoon is the most beautiful season to see everything green. The acclaimed Khonoma Jhum Cultivation with Alder tree (Alnus Nepalensis) is considered to be one of the most sustainable way of doing Jhum Cuiltivation and January to March is a good time to see this. The Megalithic Tradition can be seen any time of the year. The trekking to Dzukou valley and Dzuleke is ideal from October to April. Village visit where you can get to see History and culture can be anytime of the year.
Written October 14, 2016
Want to stay in Khonoma village for 2 nights at a homestay for a true Naga experience. Any suggestions/contacts?
Also, how to reach Khonoma from Dimapur?
Written March 23, 2015
Sorry if this is late. Here are the Ph No. of our Host Mr. Tsile (pronouced as Sile) in Khonoma whose home is our home whenever we visit. He has 2 rooms for visitors with 2 single beds each so can accommodate 4 persons. 9615167247, 9402831224, 8575553862. You can give reference as Dr. Ramie, Dr. Firoz's wife from Assam
Written October 15, 2016
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