Kohima war cemetery

Perched on the steep slopes of Garrison Hill, the Kohima War Cemetery is a harrowing yet beautiful testament to one of the fiercest battles of World War II—the "Stalingrad of the East." Where the Deputy Commissioner’s bungalow once stood, 1,420 brave souls now rest amidst perfectly manicured terraced lawns and silent stone crosses. This is the spot where Allied forces halted the Japanese advance into India in a brutal, hand-to-hand struggle. At the heart of the site stands the world-famous Kohima Epitaph, etched into bronze, delivering a haunting plea that resonates through time: "When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today." It is not just a graveyard; it is a sacred, cinematic space of reflection where history feels heavy in the mountain air.