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'''Urbaltour Kohima''' was a collaborative research project conducted between 2022 and 2025 by researchers from the French Institute of Pondicherry (IFP) and The Highland Institute. The project examined the relationship between urban growth and tourism in mountain regions, using Kohima, Nagaland, as a case study. Through interdisciplinary research, the project explored how tourism shapes urban transformation, local economies, infrastructure development, and everyday life in a rapidly changing hill city.
{{Project Page
|title=Urbaltour
|subtitle=To be confirmed.
|description=The Urbaltour Kohima project was a research initiative conducted between 2022 and 2025 by a collective team from the French Institute of Pondicherry and the Highland Institute.


The project formed part of the broader Urbaltour programme, which investigates tourism-driven urbanisation in mountain towns and secondary cities. By focusing on Kohima, the project addressed significant gaps in scholarship concerning small and medium-sized mountain cities, which are often overlooked in favour of larger metropolitan centres.
|projectlead=Dr Bertrand Lefebvre
|duration=2022-2025
|places=Kohima, Nagaland
|funder=ANR (French National Research Agency)
|partners=IFP (Institut Français de Pondichéry), The Highland Institute
|projectstatus=To be confirmed.


'''Project Information'''
|overview=The Urbaltour Kohima project was a research initiative conducted between 2022 and 2025 by a collective team from the French Institute of Pondicherry and the Highland Institute. It analyzed the relationship between urban growth and tourism in mountainous regions, specifically focusing on Kohima, Nagaland.


'''Project Lead:''' Dr Bertrand Lefebvre
|objectives=The primary objective was to fill a research gap regarding small and medium-sized mountain cities, which are often under-studied compared to metropolitan areas. Specific goals regarding Kohima as a case study included:
1. Mapping Tourism Growth: Identifying the development patterns of tourism within Kohima and its surrounding areas. 
2. Understanding Challenges: Analyzing the social tensions, sustainability issues (such as water, waste, and traffic), and inequalities resulting from tourism-led urbanization. 
3. Informing Policy: Contributing to a healthy public debate about the future of tourism and urbanization for the city's citizens at a critical time in its development.


'''Duration:''' 2022–2025
|themes=To be confirmed.


'''Funder:''' ANR (French National Research Agency)
|methodology=To be confirmed.


'''Partner Institutions:''' Institut Français de Pondichéry (IFP), The Highland Institute
|activities=To be confirmed.


'''Status:''' Completed
|outcomesheading=Outcomes
|outcomes=By analyzing tourist demographics, hospitality trends, and artisan economics, the project concludes that while the Hornbill Festival and nature-based activities drive a burgeoning, entrepreneur-led tourism sector, sustained growth is currently hampered by infrastructure gaps, spatial imbalances in accommodation, and a lack of visitor information outside the peak festival period


'''Project Overview'''
|team=Rovithono Yhome, Research Assistant and Akumtong Imchen, Research Assistant


The project investigated how tourism contributes to urban growth and transformation in Kohima. Particular attention was given to the expansion of the hospitality sector, the influence of the Hornbill Festival, emerging tourism economies, and the challenges associated with tourism-led development.
|partnerdetails=IFP (Institut Français de Pondichéry), The Highland Institute


The research examined the opportunities and tensions arising from increased visitor flows, including impacts on infrastructure, housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and local livelihoods.
|participants=To be confirmed.


'''Objectives'''
|knowledgerecords=To be confirmed.


* Examine the relationship between tourism and urbanisation in Kohima.
|publications=To be confirmed.
* Address research gaps concerning small and medium-sized mountain cities.
* Map patterns of tourism growth and expansion.
* Analyse social, economic, and environmental challenges associated with tourism-led development.
* Investigate inequalities and spatial transformations within the city.
* Contribute evidence to support informed public debate and urban policy development.


'''Research Themes'''
|filmsmedia=To be confirmed.


* Urbanisation
|relatedplaces=To be confirmed.
* Tourism Studies
* Mountain Cities
* Sustainable Development
* Urban Governance
* Regional Development
* Cultural Economy


'''Activities'''
|related=To be confirmed.


* Tourism and urbanisation mapping.
|sources=<ul style="margin:0; padding-left:20px;">
* Visitor and stakeholder surveys.
<li>The Highland Institute, THI Project List.</li>
* Hospitality sector analysis.
</ul>
* Research on artisan and tourism-related livelihoods.
* Urban infrastructure assessment.
* Community engagement and dissemination activities.


'''Outcomes'''
|imagerights=To be confirmed.


The project demonstrated that the Hornbill Festival and nature-based tourism have contributed significantly to the growth of an emerging entrepreneur-led tourism sector in Kohima. Research findings highlighted changing visitor demographics, the expansion of hospitality businesses, and the growing importance of tourism within the local economy.
|editorialnote=This page uses data from the THI Project List. Fields not supported by that source are marked “To be confirmed.”
 
|editorialstatus=PUBLIC — DRAFT
The study also identified key challenges affecting sustainable growth, including infrastructure limitations, uneven spatial distribution of accommodation, traffic congestion, water and waste management concerns, and limited visitor information outside peak tourism periods. The findings contribute to ongoing discussions about sustainable urban development and tourism planning in Nagaland.
|lastreviewed=7 October 2026
 
}}
'''Research Team'''
 
* '''Dr Bertrand Lefebvre''' — Project Lead
* '''Rovithono Yhome''' — Research Assistant
* '''Akumtong Imchen''' — Research Assistant
 
'''Partner Institutions'''
 
* Institut Français de Pondichéry (IFP)
* The Highland Institute

Latest revision as of 12:49, 7 October 2026



RESEARCH PROJECT

Urbaltour

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The Urbaltour Kohima project was a research initiative conducted between 2022 and 2025 by a collective team from the French Institute of Pondicherry and the Highland Institute.

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PROJECT LEAD

Dr Bertrand Lefebvre

DURATION

2022-2025

PLACE(S)

Kohima, Nagaland

FUNDER

ANR (French National Research Agency)

PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

IFP (Institut Français de Pondichéry), The Highland Institute

PROJECT STATUS

To be confirmed.



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Overview

The Urbaltour Kohima project was a research initiative conducted between 2022 and 2025 by a collective team from the French Institute of Pondicherry and the Highland Institute. It analyzed the relationship between urban growth and tourism in mountainous regions, specifically focusing on Kohima, Nagaland.

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Objectives

The primary objective was to fill a research gap regarding small and medium-sized mountain cities, which are often under-studied compared to metropolitan areas. Specific goals regarding Kohima as a case study included: 1. Mapping Tourism Growth: Identifying the development patterns of tourism within Kohima and its surrounding areas. 2. Understanding Challenges: Analyzing the social tensions, sustainability issues (such as water, waste, and traffic), and inequalities resulting from tourism-led urbanization. 3. Informing Policy: Contributing to a healthy public debate about the future of tourism and urbanization for the city's citizens at a critical time in its development.


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Research Themes

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Methodology / Research Approach

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Activities

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Outcomes

By analyzing tourist demographics, hospitality trends, and artisan economics, the project concludes that while the Hornbill Festival and nature-based activities drive a burgeoning, entrepreneur-led tourism sector, sustained growth is currently hampered by infrastructure gaps, spatial imbalances in accommodation, and a lack of visitor information outside the peak festival period


Research Team

Rovithono Yhome, Research Assistant and Akumtong Imchen, Research Assistant

Partner Institutions

IFP (Institut Français de Pondichéry), The Highland Institute

Participants / Communities

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Knowledge Records from this Project

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Publications

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Films & Media

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Related Places

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Related Wiki Records

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Sources and References

  • The Highland Institute, THI Project List.

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EDITORIAL NOTE

This page uses data from the THI Project List. Fields not supported by that source are marked “To be confirmed.”

EDITORIAL STATUS

PUBLIC — DRAFT

LAST REVIEWED

7 October 2026


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