Jotsoma Village

Jotsoma Village is a traditional Angami Naga village located about 8 km west of Kohima in Kohima District, Nagaland. Situated at an elevation of around 1,400 metres, it is known for its terraced fields, scenic hillside setting and as the base for Pulie Badze Peak. The village offers visitors an insight into Naga rural life, architecture and community traditions near the state capital.

Visitors can expect a hillside Naga village with traditional houses, terraced cultivation, narrow village lanes and views of surrounding hills and Kohima valley. The area includes viewpoints, walking paths through the village and access to the trek route to Pulie Badze Peak. Visitors can observe daily village life, interact with local residents, and explore natural surroundings with forested slopes and agricultural landscapes.

Jotsoma is a long-established Angami Naga settlement in the Kohima region. The surrounding Pulie Badze hill area is historically noted as part of the landscape around the Battle of Kohima in 1944 and retains local historical associations with the Kohima area.

The village represents Angami Naga cultural heritage, including traditional village organization, architecture, terraced farming practices and community life. It is known for preserving Naga customs and serves as a cultural gateway for visitors exploring the Kohima region and Pulie Badze.