Khonoma Village

Khonoma Village is a historic Angami Naga village located about 20 km west of Kohima in Nagaland. Known as India's first Green Village, it is noted for its community-led conservation, traditional terraced cultivation using alder trees, and stone-paved lanes with traditional houses. The village is also recognized for the Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary and its role in Naga history.

Visitors can expect a hillside village with traditional Angami Naga houses, stone pathways, terraced fields, and forested surroundings. Areas to explore include the village settlement, morungs (traditional dormitories), the Khonoma Fort ruins, memorial stone, and viewpoints over terraces and hills. The adjacent Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary offers forest trails and birdwatching. Homestays and guided village walks provide insight into local lifestyle and crafts.

Khonoma is a historic Angami Naga village known for resistance during the British expedition of 1879, often referred to as the Battle of Khonoma. It was among the last Naga villages to come under British administration. In 1998, the village community banned hunting and logging, leading to the formation of the Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary in 1998-2005.

The village is home to the Angami Naga tribe and preserves traditional Naga customs, morungs, woodcraft, and festivals. It is noted for its sustainable alder-based shifting cultivation, strong community conservation ethic, and Christian heritage alongside traditional practices. The village showcases Naga hospitality, cuisine, and handicrafts.