History & Heritage War Memorial
Kohima War Cemetery
Kohima War Cemetery, near Kohima, Nagaland, Nagaland
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Best Time to Visit
October November December January February March April
Events: Local festivals and seasonal conditions
About Kohima War Cemetery
The Kohima War Cemetery holds the graves of 1,421 Allied soldiers who fell in the 1944 Battle of Kohima — described as the ‘Stalingrad of the East’ and turning point of the Pacific War. The famous inscription on the memorial stone reads: ‘When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.’ One of the most moving places in India.
How to Reach
- From Kohima: Approximately 1 km (5 minutes by road)
Best Time to Visit
Ideal months: October, November, December, January, February, March, April
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Location
Kohima War Cemetery, near Kohima, Nagaland, Nagaland
25.6706°N, 94.1081°E
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