Guides · 7 min read · 2026-02-10
Khonoma Village Guide — Green Village, Homestay & Things to Do
Khonoma guide: Asia's first green village, Tragopan sanctuary, terraced fields, homestay, history and day trip from Kohima (20km).
Why Khonoma?
Asia's first green village, 20km west of Kohima. 27 sq km sanctuary (KNCTS) for Blyth's Tragopan, alder-based terrace farming since 600 years, forts of the Anglo-Naga war (1879).
Things to do
Morung walk, terrace fields, Tragopan trail (3h), Dzuleke (8km, mithun). Evening zutho and smoked pork in homestay.
Stay
Family homestays (₹2,800-3,500 double with meals) vs Kohima hotel. We book either. Best Oct-Apr.
From Kohima
45min drive. Combine with Dzukou or Kisama. Dzukou guide.
FAQs
Is Khonoma worth a day trip?+
Yes — 20km from Kohima, half-day for village walk + terrace fields, full day with Dzuleke. Homestay recommended for rice-beer and folk stories.
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