Topography

Kohima is built on an undulating ridge and extends down its steep slopes. * **Highest Point:** The nearby Japfu Peak stands at roughly 3,048 meters (10,000 feet), though the municipal area of the city tops out around 1,444 meters. * **Lowest Point:** The valleys surrounding the city ridge dip significantly, though exact municipal minimum elevations are not formally recorded. * **Terrain:** The topography is highly uneven and jagged. The city is famous for its steep roads, stair-stepped pedestrian shortcuts, and terraced landscapes. * **Coastal Areas/Flood Plains:** Entirely landlocked and mountainous, Kohima has no coastal areas or significant flood plains.