Mar 10, 2020 khonoma is also known as first green village of asia. It is a relatively less populated village with a total strength of 3000 and 600. Khonoma basa village in sechu zubza kohima nagaland. Khonoma village, kohima tourist spots, history of khonoma village. Jun 29, 2019 the role reversal for khonoma from being a warrior village to a peaceful protector of the environment might look like a sea change. Khonoma is a medium size village located in sechuzubza circle of kohima district, nagaland with total 424 families residing. Khonoma green village nagaland, travel to khonoma green. The terraced paddy fields the tribes cultivated over the. In the morning after breakfast, you will be driven to khonoma village. For most local historians the idea of writing a village history, incorporating all the aspects of the community in the past, is a daunting prospect, even though for many it remains an. Khonoma village, kohima tourist spots, history of khonoma. In this richly detailed historical novelthe first naga novel to appear in englishhindu prize winner easterine kire brings alive khonoma of the nineteenth century.
The khonoma gate was constructed in the late 1950s an hours drive from the state capital of kohima, khonoma. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. May 08, 2016 the village is recorded to have resisted british rule in the region from 1830s to 1880. Khonoma village is located at a distance of 20 km from kohima. History of khonoma village khonoma village was the last place where the. A success story of khonoma village forest, nagaland article pdf available october 2012 with 1,228 reads how we measure. Khonoma is a place to see nature, culture and history. According to tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience khonoma village. Reputed for their courage and bravery, it is the village of a. Khonoma nagaland the green village the backbreaking bumps on the dirt track, the suv bouncing so hard that every muscle ached and mixed feelings of fear and apprehension i was venturing into unknown territories along with friends half my age, neelam dutta, an organic farmer and entrepreneur and dhruv, young and eager about life. Known as indias first green village, khonoma is probably the oldest.
A guide to visiting khonoma, the first green village of asia september 11, 2019 neena paul india, nagaland, travel leave a comment on a bright sunny cold morning in nagalands capital of kohima, while we waited for our cab to take us to khonoma, discussions were rife about the previous nights grand finale at the horn bill festival. The population of khonoma, a beautiful hamlet in nagaland, is somewhere near 5,000. Visit khonoma village on your trip to khonoma or india. Khonoma village is located about 20 km from the state capital, kohima. Pdf peoples initiative for conservation of forests and. This village is 20 km away from nagalands capital kohima. The total population of the village is about 1943, settled in 424 households.
The village is also known as khwunoria, which is the angami term for a local plant and is estimated to be around 700 years old and is spread across an area of 124 sq km. Aug 03, 2015 khonoma village located approximately 20 kms from kohima, khonoma village offers delightful views of nagalands natural beauty and ecological diversity. Khonoma is an angami naga village located about 20 km west from the state capital, kohima. Assam nagaland tour package 2020 book nagaland tour. In this richly detailed historical novelthe first naga novel to appear in english hindu prize winner easterine kire brings alive khonoma of the nineteenth. Ever heard of a village that twice, brought the british army juggernaut in. Listen to the calls of the native birds and breathe in the crisp air. The village is also known as khwunoria, which is the angami term for a local plant and is. Nagalands khonoma village, where residents set aside a part.
Khonoma village is situated about 20 km west of kohima. Easterine kire records the voices of naga elders in walking the. Khonoma has an eventful history and enjoys a special place in the written and the oral traditions of the nagas. Angami warriors of khonoma made a name for themselves in the history of. Easterine kire records the voices of naga elders in. Finally a truce between the two stopped further bloodshed, but meanwhile khonoma village had etched its name into the history of indian resistance to the colonial invasion. The khonoma gate was constructed in the late 1950s an hours drive from the state capital of kohima, khonoma village is nestled inconspicuously amidst verdant green hills and terraced ochre coloured rice fields. Khonoma village, khonoma india a new day, a new adventure awaits as you wake up in this beautiful village, your host has prepared your breakfast. With the population of about 1943 2011 census, currently, around 750 people reside in the village due to migration. Literally, kigwema means people who inherit or occupied the houses. Pdf indias first green village khonoma researchgate. Nagalands khonoma village, where residents set aside a. The khonoma village has its own share of story in the pages of naga history. The village, referred to as khwunoria named after the angami term for a local plant, glouthera.
Book your tickets online for khonoma village, khonoma. From the dutch settlers and washington square patricians, to the triangle shirtwaist fire and prohibitionera speakeasies. Travel high into the hills of khonoma for some of the best views before entering khonoma village. The total population of the village is about 3000, settled in 600 households.
The green village of khonoma in nagaland nativeplanet. Many of the historic structures are still visible and the history of rebellion against the british colonial undertaking in the 19th and the indian state in the 20th century can still be felt at every corner. In her novels, a naga village remembered, a terrible matriarchy. Five days of scenic beauty and exploration with the peacefulness of living on a traditional. Khonoma village has from the very beginning contributed her fair share to the launching and nurturing of the heroic naga struggle to become a people and a nation. Khonoma and witness the village lifestyle with an experienced guide who will take you to the village and hear its stories. The village, referred to as khwunoria named after the angami term for a local plant, glouthera fragrantisima, is. Nov 10, 2018 naga republic feature it has indeed been a long and painful journey for visier meyasetsu sanyu, now an elder of the meyasetsu clan of the angami tribe, khonoma village, nagaland.
First green village and its struggles countercurrents. Apr 06, 2018 khonoma village is located approximately about 20 km away from the capital city of kohima. Khonoma a historic angami village, nagaland youtube. Naga village life kohima and khonoma henima expedia. Get detailed information about khonoma basa village like history, population, census, pincode, std code, street. The first green village khonoma village is located about 20 km from the state capital, kohima. Get detailed information about khonoma basa village like history, population, census, pincode, std code, street map, satellite map etc. You can explore the village and see ceremonial gates. As per the reports of census india 2011, the total population of the village is 1943.
I hope you enjoyed the virtual travel experience of khonoma nagaland. Having embracing christianity over the past century or so, most of the residents of k. In the history of naga political struggles, the village khonoma occupies a unique place. According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience khonoma village. Today after breakfast, we shall drive to khonoma village 20 kms1 hr the first green village in india. Villagers complained of herbivores eating their crops, and they. The village is referred to as khwunora named after the angami term for a local plant, glouthera fragrantisima. Sources informed that iralu, a native of khonoma village, was unwell.
Finally a truce between the two stopped further bloodshed, but meanwhile khonoma village had etched its name into the history of indian resistance to the colonial. In this richly detailed historical novelthe first naga novel to appear in englishhindu prize winner easterine kire brings alive khonoma of the nineteenth. This village is approximately 20 km away from kohima. Christianity was introduced in the village in 1890, and today most of the villagers are of this faith. How do you think the battle of khonoma influenced the history of the nagas.
Jan 06, 2015 as part of the khonoma green village project kgvp supported by the union ministry of tourism and culture, ecotourism is being promoted in khonoma village. As part of the khonoma green village project kgvp supported by the union ministry of tourism and culture, ecotourism is being promoted in khonoma village. The village, referred to as khwunoria named after the angami term for a local plant, glouthera fragrantisima, is estimated to be around 700 years old and is spread over an area of 123sq. The khonoma village has population of 1943 of which 919 are males while 1024 are females as per population census 2011. This historic angami naga village was the site of two ferocious anglo naga war in 1879 80 and indonaga war in 1956. Khonoma received the epithet of a green village and accolades in the media. Demographics of khonoma the medium sized village of khonoma is located in the kohima district of the state of nagaland. Learn more about sustainable life in khonoma village, home to angami naga tribe. Khonoma is a 700yearold village inhabited by the angami tribe whose men are renowned for their bravery and martial acumen. Mar 24, 2018 khonoma received the epithet of a green village and accolades in the media. Spend your days exploring the region, add a short trek up the hills or spend a day on the terraced fields that khonoma is famous for. Jun 03, 2015 the village of khonoma is one of the most accessible and at the same time interesting angami villages of nagaland. Visier sanyu chiefly on angami, indic people, from kohima and khonoma villages of nagaland.
This place, home to the fierce angami tribe that thwarted many a british attack, is now a model for ecological conservation with ban on cutting of trees and hunting of animals. The village is a famous one for its courage and valor. Villagers complained of herbivores eating their crops, and. Khonoma has an eventful history and enjoys a special place in the. Khonoma is also known as first green village of asia. Khonoma village located approximately 20 kms from kohima, khonoma village offers delightful views of nagalands natural beauty and ecological diversity. The village, referred to as khwunoria named after the angami term for a local plant, glouthera fragrantisima, is estimated to be. Angamis used to be a warrior tribes, was into hunting. But a majority of them the iasips officers, doctors and engineers and the like now live outside the. Easterine kire records the voices of naga elders in walking.
A guide to visiting khonoma, the first green village of asia. A guide to visiting khonoma, the first green village of asia september 11, 2019 neena paul india, nagaland, travel leave a comment on a bright sunny cold morning in nagalands capital of kohima. Five days of scenic beauty and exploration with the peacefulness of living on a traditional village. Khonoma green village nagaland, travel to khonoma green village. Kigwema is one of the oldest villages amongst the angami naga villages. The smile of the wild spirits, khonoma asutosh kashyap. The khonoma village where no single tree is cut by the tribal villagers khonoma nagaland india visitors from abroad at the khonoma village khonoma nagaland india a traditional naga. Today her sons and daughters are humbly grateful and proud of the role their village too has played along with all other naga villages and tribes to establish our peoples common identity and nationhood. We recommend booking khonoma village tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Orchids and bracken ferns are found in abundance here. This green village offers arresting views of the mountains, waterfalls and forests. Many of the historic structures are still visible and the history of rebellion. Khonoma village is one of the most prominent villages of nagaland. You can explore the village and see ceremonial gates, morung, cairn circles, forts, historical sites, age group house, meet local craftsmen weaving shawls and cane basket.
Here you can find culture, history and nature intact together. It is known for being the last base of the naga warriors rebelling against the british empire. Khonoma position on the naga struggle eastern mirror. Fondly tucked between towering mountain ridges, with emerald paddy fields carpeting the valley, khonoma looks artistically traditional. Her latest book, walking the roadless road, is about the tribes of nagaland. Khonoma is asias first green village in the hills of nagaland. The khonoma village has population of 1943 of which 919 are males while 1024. As per the reports of census india 2011, the total population of the village is 1943 out which the females are more than males at a number of 1024 to 919 respectively. Peoples initiative for conservation of forests and natural. But the truth is, if you read the history of khonoma closely, it. Khonoma village 2020 all you need to know before you go.
Prominent nagaland author passes away northeast now. As the first green village in india, the people protect the pristine forests that surround them. Khonoma the first green village north east tourism. On our return, he carefully puts the book on naga history back in the almirah. It is one of the green village and has its own history.
Nagaland is the hilly state in northeast india which is mostly unexplored. Khonoma nagaland the green village the backbreaking bumps on the dirt track, the suv bouncing so hard that every muscle ached and mixed feelings of fear and apprehension i was venturing into. The remarkable thing about the life story of visier, which remains an inspiration to those who hear it, is his faith, in the. One walk around the village to understand the village and the community. The role reversal for khonoma from being a warrior village to a peaceful protector of the environment might look like a sea change. Due to the community driven efforts of inhabitants, the success. The khonoma village where no single tree is cut by the tribal villagers khonoma nagaland india visitors from abroad at the khonoma village khonoma nagaland india a traditional naga breakfast at hornbill festival kisama nagaland india. The name kigwema originates from words of khonoma village dialect, ki meaning house, gwe meaning inherit or occupy and ma meaning people. The village of khonoma is one of the most accessible and at the same time interesting angami villages of nagaland.
Peoples initiative for conservation of forests and natural resources. No other naga village has ever enjoyed similar prestige or was strong enough to bully and levy such. Khonoma is said to be the 1st green village of asia. Khonoma village population sechuzubza kohima, nagaland.
Synonymous with greenery, khonoma green village is a land blessed with dense forest cover and rich flora and fauna. Jan 25, 2018 the population of khonoma, a beautiful hamlet in nagaland, is somewhere near 5,000. In this richly detailed historical novelthe first naga novel to appear in english hindu prize winner easterine kire brings alive khonoma of the nineteenth century. The village is blessed with the largest rain forests in the state. Khonoma basa village is located in sechu zubza tehsil of kohima district in nagaland, india. Join us on a rest and relaxation trip to khonoma village in nagaland. The blood and the tears, first published in 2003, gives a historical account of the fiftytwo year indonaga war and the. Khonoma village, khonoma india a new day, a new adventure awaits as you wake up in this beautiful village, your host has prepared your breakfast, starting the days adventure by exploring asias first green village khonoma.
Cultural commentator john strausbaughs the village is the first complete history of greenwich village, the prodigiously influential and infamous new york city neighborhood. History of khonoma village khonoma village was the last place where the naga warriors had the last stand against the british way back in the year 1879. The transition of the village from a war cradle to asias first green village is exemplary. Khonoma village is located approximately about 20 km away from the capital city of kohima. A guide to visiting khonoma, the first green village of.
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