Jotsoma Village
Jotsoma, Nagaland, India
An Angami village near Kohima with sweeping views of terraced valleys and a role in the 1944 siege as the relief artillery position.
Why visit: Peaceful rural views and WWII history away from the crowds.
- ›Terraced-field views
- ›WWII gun-position site
- ›Village church
- ›Local homestays
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Best time
Oct–May
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹200–500
Duration
2–3 hrs
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