About Kigwema Village
Kigwema Village is a large Angami Naga village located about 15 km south of Kohima in Kohima District, Nagaland. Situated at the foothills of Japfu Range, it serves as the main base for treks to Dzükou Valley and Japfu Peak. Known for traditional Naga houses, terraced fields and community-based homestays, the village offers insight into Angami culture and rural life while providing scenic views of surrounding hills and forests.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional Angami Naga village set on hillside slopes with stone-paved lanes, wooden houses with thatched and tin roofs, terraced paddy fields and views of the Japfu Range. The village has homestays, small local shops and churches. It is the starting point for the Dzükou Valley and Japfu Peak treks. Visitors can walk through the village, interact with residents, observe daily rural life and agricultural practices, and experience local cuisine and hospitality.
Key highlights
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One of the largest villages in Nagaland and main base camp for Dzükou Valley and Japfu Peak treks
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Traditional Angami Naga architecture, stone pathways and terraced cultivation
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Community-based rural tourism and homestay experiences
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Scenic location at the foothills of Japfu Range with views of surrounding hills and forests
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Proximity to Kisama Heritage Village and Kohima city
History of Kigwema Village
Kigwema is a historic Angami Naga settlement and one of the oldest and largest villages in the Kohima region. The village and surrounding area were in the vicinity of World War II operations during the Battle of Kohima in 1944, and the region retains historical associations with that period.
Culture & Context
Kigwema is an Angami Naga village that preserves traditional Naga customs, architecture, agricultural practices and community life. It showcases terraced farming, traditional houses and local festivals such as Sekrenyi. The village is promoted as a rural tourism model for experiencing Naga heritage and hospitality.
Route
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