|
The Catholic Cathedral (Aradura
Hill)
State :
Nagaland, in the north eastern part of India.
Best Time to Travel :
November to March.
Significance :
A Pilgrimage Centre
Location :
Situated in Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland in India.
The Catholic Cathedral in Kohima, Nagaland
This Cathedral is one of the biggest Cathedrals in the North-East and is an vital landmark in Kohima. The Cathedral also has the biggest cross in India made of wood.
The Cathedral was inaugurated on the day of the Un's day of settlement. The Cathedral at this part of India has a very pleasant atmosphere for prayer and worship. The Catholic Cathedral in Nagaland is a place worth seeing for its ideal blend of indigenous structural design.
Getting There
Air : The adjacent airport is at Dimapur. Indian Airlines operates Boeing services from both Calcutta and Delhi every alternate day. Guwahati and Imphal are also connected to Dimapur by air.
Rail : The adjacent railhead too is Dimapur, and the Northeast Frontier Railway runs a number of trains from Dimapur to Guwahati. Guwahati is in turn well linked to the rest of the country.
Road : Nagaland State Transport runs buses from Dimapur to Kohima and the journey takes around 4 hours. From Guwahati, one can find a numeral of luxury private buses. Taxis and mini-coaches are also accessible, albeit at faintly exorbitant rates, from Dimapur.
|