Traveling to Kohima, Nagaland, India

By Train, Flight, and Road

Reaching Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland, can be an adventure as it is nestled among the hills of the northeastern part of India. Below are the nearest airport and railway station to Kohima, and ways to reach from India's top cities:

Nearest Airport

Dimapur Airport (DMU) is the nearest airport situated around 74 km away from Kohima. It is well connected with major cities in India.

Nearest Railway Station

Dimapur Railway Station is the closest railway station, around 74 km away from Kohima. It has good rail connectivity with different parts of India.

Traveling to Kohima from India's Top 10 Cities

• Delhi: Flight to Dimapur; then road to Kohima (6 hrs). Alternatively, train to Dimapur; then road.
• Mumbai: Flight to Dimapur; then road to Kohima. No direct train available; transfer trains necessary.
• Kolkata: Direct flights to Dimapur; then road to Kohima. Direct train to Dimapur; then road.
• Bangalore: Flight to Dimapur with usually one stopover; then road to Kohima.
• Chennai: Flight to Dimapur with one stopover; then road to Kohima.
• Hyderabad: Flight to Dimapur with one or two stopovers; then road to Kohima.
• Pune: Flight to Dimapur with stopovers; then road to Kohima.
• Jaipur: Flight to Dimapur with stopovers; then road to Kohima. No direct train; multiple transfers needed.
• Surat: Flight to Dimapur with stopovers; then road to Kohima. Train journey would require transfers and extended travel time.
• Ahmedabad: Flight to Dimapur with usually one stopover; then road to Kohima.

Suggested Routes by Road (from Dimapur to Kohima)

The most common route by road from Dimapur to Kohima is via NH29. The journey can take around 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic conditions.

Stopover Suggestion

Travelers commonly stop at Chumukedima which is a small town en route from Dimapur to Kohima. It's a nice place to rest and refresh during the road trip.