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KHONOMA

    The picturesque  village of Khonoma, which lies 20 km  west of Kohima offers delightful  views of          Nagaland's natural  beauty and   ecological diversity. This village was known for its fighting prowess in         the past. It is also known  for the   fallow management of its alder trees which balances nature in the surrounding areas.

      The beautiful terraces which are  carved out of the hill slopes surrounding the village are a sight to  behold. The  unique  variety of soil  condition and elevation of its fields have resulted in about 20 types of    rice being grown here. Passing through the  traditional carved ceremonial gate, steep stone steps lead you to the highest point in the village.

Here, the Naga warriors made their last stand against the British in 1879. A simple white pillar commemorates G.H. Damant, Maj. C.R. Cock, Lt. H.H. Forbes and Sub. Maj. Nurbir Sai who died fighting the Nagas in Khonoma.

     In order to conserve the Blyth's Tragopna, an endangered pheasant of the State  and other wildlife  in its natural habitat, Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary (KNCTS) was set up in 1998 by the ecologically conscious people of Khonoma village.

This sanctuary which covers an area of over 70 sq. kms. is privately owned and managed by the Village Community of Khonoma. This sanctuary is also the habitat of many other endangered  and rare species of plants and animals. The sanctuary is also an ideal place for adventure and nature study.