Dzukou Valley Trek, 2 Days from Kohima
Dzukou Valley, on the Nagaland–Manipur border, near Kohima
Photos of Dzukou Valley, the Dzukou lily and Mount Japfu near Kohima.
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Group of 12+? Book on WhatsAppThe Northeast’s famous valley
Rolling green hills and streams at about 2,400 m.
A local guide
On the climb up and the walk through the valley.
A night in the valley
At the rest house, with sunset and sunrise over the hills.
From Kohima and back
Transport to the trailhead and back included.
About this experience
Dzukou is a high valley of rolling hills and winding streams on the border of Nagaland and Manipur, about 25 km from Kohima. It is green from June to September, when the rare Dzukou lily flowers, and golden and frosty in winter.
We drive you from Kohima to the trailhead, climb with a local guide (about 3–4 hours, steep at first), and spend the night at the Dzukou rest house. Next morning you walk the valley floor before heading down and back to Kohima by afternoon.
Pickup
About 7:00 am in Kohima
Climb
About 3–4 hours up, 2–3 down
Altitude
About 2,400 m
Length
2 days, 1 night
What’s included
- Transport from Kohima to the trailhead and back
- A local guide for both days
- A night at the Dzukou rest house (dorm or tent)
- Dinner and breakfast
- The valley entry fee (paid at the gate)
- Your Nagaland ILP
- Lunch, snacks and water
- A porter (ask us)
Your two days
Day 1, 7:00 am
Pickup in Kohima, drive to the trailhead
Day 1, morning
Climb with your guide to the valley rim
Day 1, afternoon
Reach the rest house, sunset over the valley
Day 2, morning
Sunrise, then a walk on the valley floor
Day 2, afternoon
Walk down and drive back to Kohima
How to get there
From Kohima
About 25 km to the trailhead at Viswema or Zakhama
From Dimapur
About 3 hours to Kohima; arrive the day before
Best time to go
Oct – Mar Best
Clear skies and golden grass; frost in December and January.
Jun – Sep Good
Greenest, with the Dzukou lily in flower, but wet and slippery.
Dzukou Valley trek price
₹3,499 per person. Transport from Kohima, guide, stay and meals included. No booking fee.
| Group | Total |
|---|---|
| Solo | ₹3,499 |
| Couple | ₹6,998 |
| 4 people | ₹13,996 |
| 6 people | ₹20,994 |
| 10 people | ₹34,990 |
Cancellation and good to know
Full refund 7+ days before
50% refund 3–6 days before; no refund after that.
Full refund if it can’t run
Closed by the authorities, the weather or for safety: your money back, or a free change of date.
Every Indian visitor needs a Nagaland ILP
Apply online before you travel.
Basic stay
The rest house has dorms and tents, shared washrooms and little power. Bring a torch and a warm layer.
Fitness
The first climb is steep. Fine for anyone used to walking a few hours.
Dzukou Valley trek FAQs
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