Treks · Nagaland
Dzukou Valley
Rolling green bamboo valley on the Nagaland–Manipur border
- Duration
- 4 days
- Experience
- Treks
- Destination
- North East & East
- Season
- Oct – May
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
- Highest point
- 8,040 ft
- Distance
- 20 km
- Begins in
- Kohima
- Stay
- Expedition stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
A short, spectacular trek to a hidden valley of dwarf bamboo and winding streams, combined with Naga culture in Kohima and the village of Khonoma.
- Camp in the Dzukou valley
- Khonoma green village
- Kohima war cemetery
- Naga cuisine & culture
Day by day
- D1
Dimapur → Kohima
Kohima war cemetery and market.
- D2
Viswema → Dzukou
Steep climb then a gentle walk into the valley; camp or rest-house.
- D3
Dzukou → Zakhama → Khonoma
Descend and visit Asia's first green village.
- D4
Depart
Transfer to Dimapur.
Where you'll stay
Expedition stays. Camps, homestays and mountain huts — close to the land and the people who live on it.
What's included
- Pickup & drop from the base city
- Tents, sleeping bags & mats
- All meals on trek
- Trek leader & local guides
- Permits & forest fees
- First-aid kit
- Microspikes & gaiters on snow routes
- Travel to the base city
- Offloading of personal bags
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
