The nature of tourism has altered over the past few years. Individuals are searching for unique, less-travelled locations throughout the world rather than those that are constantly crowded with tourists. Khonoma, a small village with historic and environmental significance which is just 20 km away from the Nagaland state capital Kohima, it is the only village of India which got listed along with 20 other village of the world in UNWTO’s Upgrade Programme.

The best attraction of the village khonoma is just to walk around the small lanes of village. Every Apatani tribe house have the ancient artifacts like old guns, tribal paintings and many more. Tourist can indulge oneself in the agricultural activities in the paddy fields or just walk around the agri fields. Bird watching is also an important activity for any tourist who visit this place. Here along with Nagaland’s State Bird Blyth’s Tragopan, other exotic winged wonders like Wren Babbler, Partridge, Jungle Fowl, Spot-breasted parrotbills, Block Storks, and many rarer aves found here.

One can also enjoy the zutho or rice beer which is reputed to be warming and nutritious drink. To know more about the Village life of khonoma one must visit the key Naga institute and the centre of the social life of Naga society called Morung. In Ancient times this is the place for young Naga boys to learn about their social practices and belief from their elders and it also enabled the members of the institute to watch and protect their village from sudden attacks from enemies.

– Dimapur is the nearest airport and railway station.

- Khonoma is just 20km from the Nagaland state capital Kohima. And kohima is located 414 km from Shillong and 352km from Guwahati