Peak Season
Khonoma in December
Nagaland, India
December opens with the Hornbill Festival — Nagaland's biggest cultural showcase in Kohima, 20km from Khonoma. The village makes a perfect day trip during the festival.
The December story
The Hornbill Festival brings international attention to Naga culture. Khonoma is its quiet counterpart — conservation instead of celebration. Together they tell the complete Nagaland story.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
Winter. 4-18°C. Cool, clear, festive.
Roads & Access
self drive: Possible from Kohima. Parking at village entrance.. road condition: Paved road from Kohima, last 5km narrow mountain road.. public transport: Shared taxi from Kohima. No direct bus.. from nearest city: Kohima — 20km, 45min. Dimapur — 95km, 3hr.. last km difficulty: easy-moderate — narrow but paved
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: Nagaland SDRF. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 — active in Nagaland urban areas. police station: Kohima Town PS — 20km. nearest hospital: Naga Hospital Kohima — 20km
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Patchy in village. Good signal on road and in Kohima.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Educational — conservation, tribal culture, history, Safe village with community oversight, Easy day trip from Kohima, Unique exposure to Naga culture
Elevation
1,372m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗None — ideal month
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Winter. 4-16°C. Clear, crisp, dry. |
| February | 5/5 | Late winter. 6-18°C. Dry, comfortable. |
| March | 4/5 | Spring. 10-22°C. Warm days, flowers blooming. |
| April | 3/5 | Late spring. 14-26°C. Warm, pre-monsoon. |
| May | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon. 16-28°C. Rain building. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon. 18-28°C. Heavy rain. |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon. 18-27°C. Continuous rain. |
| August | 2/5 | Late monsoon. 18-27°C. Still heavy rain. |
| September | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. 16-26°C. Rain tapering. |
| October | 4/5 | Autumn. 12-24°C. Dry, clear, pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | Early winter. 6-20°C. Perfect weather. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | Winter. 4-18°C. Cool, clear, festive. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kohima — 20km, 45min. Dimapur — 95km, 3hr.. Roads: Paved road from Kohima, last 5km narrow mountain road.. Self-drive: Possible from Kohima. Parking at village entrance.. Public transport: Shared taxi from Kohima. No direct bus.. Last stretch: easy-moderate — narrow but paved
Elevation
1,372m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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