State : Nagaland, in the north eastern part of India.Best time to Travel : November to March.
Significance : A Pilgrimage Centre
Location : Situated in Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland in India.
The Catholic Cathedral in Kohima, Nagaland
The red roofed Catholic Cathedral of Reconciliation, located at Aradura hill is an important landmark in Kohima. It is one of the biggest Cathedrals in the entire north-east and houses the biggest cross in India carved out of wood.
The Cathedral was inaugurated on the day of the Un's day of Reconciliation. The Cathedral at this part of India has a very agreeable atmosphere for prayer and worship. The Catholic Cathedral in Nagaland is a place worth seeing for its perfect blend of indigenous architecture.
Journey to The Catholic Cathedral in Kohima
Airport : The nearest airport is at Dimapur. Indian Airlines operates Boeing services from both Calcutta and Delhi every alternate day. Guwahati and Imphal are also connected to Dimapur by air.
Railhead : The nearest railhead too is Dimapur, and the Northeast Frontier Railway runs a number of trains from Dimapur to Guwahati. Guwahati is in turn well connected to the rest of the country.
Road Transport : Nagaland State Transport runs buses from Dimapur to Kohima and the journey takes around 4 hours. From Guwahati, one can find a number of luxury private buses. Taxis and mini-coaches are also available, albeit at slightly exorbitant rates, from Dimapur.
Staying in Kohima, Nagaland
Kohima offers very few choices as far as lodges are concerned. A few good private hotels and the Tourist Lodge are the few places to stay.
