By Air
Fly to Dimapur Airport and continue to Kohima by road. This is the quickest option for most long-distance travellers.
How to Reach Kohima by Air, Train & Road
Kohima does not have an airport or railway station. Most travellers reach Dimapur first by flight or train and then continue to Kohima by road. The drive is around 70 km and usually takes about 3 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Arrival overview
How to reach Kohima at a glance
By Train
Take a train to Dimapur Railway Station and continue to Kohima by taxi, private car or bus.
By Road
Kohima is connected by road with Dimapur, Imphal and other destinations across Nagaland and the Northeast.
Most practical arrival route
Dimapur → Kohima
For most travellers, the simplest route is to arrive in Dimapur and drive to Kohima. Keep enough time between your flight or train arrival and the hill journey, especially during rain or busy festival periods.
1. ArriveReach Dimapur by flight or train.
2. TransferTake a private car, taxi or bus to Kohima.
3. ContinueUse Kohima as a base for Khonoma, Kisama, Dzukou Valley and other nearby areas.
Route details
By air, train and road
Reaching Kohima by Air
Kohima does not have its own airport. Dimapur Airport is the nearest commercial airport and the main air gateway for travellers heading to the city.
From Dimapur Airport, continue to Kohima by road.
Plan aroundAllow enough time for the road journey after your flight lands.
Reaching Kohima by Train
Dimapur Railway Station is the main rail gateway for Kohima. It connects with Guwahati and long-distance railway routes from other parts of India.
After reaching Dimapur, continue to Kohima by taxi, private car or bus.
Plan aroundAvoid a tight connection between a late train arrival and the onward hill drive.
Reaching Kohima by Road
Kohima is well connected by road with Dimapur and other parts of Nagaland. NH 29 is the main route between Dimapur and Kohima.
Road connections also link Kohima with Imphal and other Northeast destinations.
Plan aroundHill roads, traffic and weather can affect travel time, so keep some buffer in the itinerary.
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Nagaland attraction questions
Answers before you travel to Kohima
What is the easiest way to reach Kohima?
For most long-distance travellers, the easiest route is to fly to Dimapur Airport and continue to Kohima by road.
Does Kohima have an airport?
No. Kohima does not have a commercial airport. Dimapur Airport is the nearest air gateway, around 70 km away.
Which railway station is nearest to Kohima?
Dimapur Railway Station is the main rail gateway used by travellers visiting Kohima. From Dimapur, continue to Kohima by road.
How far is Kohima from Dimapur?
Kohima is around 70 km from Dimapur. The road journey generally takes about 3 hours, but traffic, weather and road conditions can affect travel time.
Can I travel from Dimapur to Kohima by taxi?
Yes. Taxis and private cars are commonly used between Dimapur and Kohima. Private transfers are more convenient for families and travellers carrying luggage.
Can I reach Kohima directly by road?
Yes. Kohima has road connections with Dimapur, Imphal and other destinations in the Northeast. Travellers arriving from outside Nagaland often use Dimapur as the main entry point.
Do I need a permit to visit Kohima?
Visitors should check the current Inner Line Permit requirements for Nagaland before travelling and complete the applicable permit process in advance.
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