Village · Nagaland
Touphema Tourist Village
Community-run Angami village resort with traditional cottages, about 40 km from Kohima.
Quick facts
- Best season
- October – May; Sekrenyi in February
- Duration
- 1 night
- Altitude
- ≈1,600 m
- Nearest town
- Kohima (Kohima)
- Permit
- Nagaland Inner Line Permit (ILP) required for all non-indigenous visitors; foreign nationals also need a Protected Area Permit (PAP). Verify before travel.
About Touphema Tourist Village
Touphema (Tuophema) is an Angami village about 40 km north of Kohima that pioneered community-based tourism in Nagaland. In 2001 the villagers, with government support, built a tourist village of cottages designed in traditional Angami style — one for each of the village's khels (clans) — on a hilltop with sweeping views.
Staying here offers an authentic glimpse of rural Naga life. Guests can visit the village museum with its collection of artefacts and traditional tools, watch cultural performances arranged on request, sample Angami food such as smoked pork with bamboo shoot, and walk through terraced fields and village paths. During festivals such as Sekrenyi (February), the village is especially lively.
Touphema is a peaceful alternative to staying in Kohima and a good base for exploring the Angami heartland. The road from Kohima follows ridgetops with fine views.
How to reach Touphema Tourist Village
About 40 km (1.5 hours) from Kohima and around 100 km from Dimapur.
Things to do
EasyNaga Tribal Village VisitsExplore Khonoma, Kigwema, Touphema and Ungma with local hosts to understand Naga life.
EasyNaga Tribal Festivals: Sekrenyi, Moatsu & AoleangBeyond Hornbill: celebrate Angami Sekrenyi, Ao Moatsu or Konyak Aoleang in the villages.
EasyNaga Cuisine TrailSmoked pork, axone, bamboo shoot and the fiery king chilli — taste Nagaland's bold flavours.
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Touphema Tourist Village FAQs
What is special about Touphema?
It is a community-run tourist village with traditional Angami cottages, a museum and cultural programmes.
How far is Touphema from Kohima?
About 40 km, roughly 1.5 hours by road.
Can I see cultural performances?
Yes, performances can often be arranged for groups with advance notice.
Facts checked against: tourism.nagaland.gov.in · easternmirrornagaland.com. Conditions change — verify timings and permits before travel.