Khonoma Green Village

Located 20 km west of Kohima, in the Dzükou valley, Khonoma was a vanguard village of the Angami Naga tribe known for its fierce resistance against British dominance during colonial period.Khonoma village houses nature's pristine beauty in the form of its alder trees, terraces carved out of its hilly slopes and the Khonoma Nature Conservation Tragopan Sanctuary (KNCTS). KNCTS conserves a large variety of rare species of plants and animals within its 25 sq km area. This is almost a virgin territory for birdwatchers, animal watchers and botanists who have the entire area to explore and discover.