Dzukou Valley Trek

3N / 4DDimapur → DimapurOctober – November, March – May

Nagaland's favourite trek: up via Viswema, a night among the bamboo hills, down via Zakhama.

Facilities included

3 nights: Kohima hotel & Dzukou rest house (twin sharing)
Breakfast & dinner daily (MAP)
Trek guide, porter & camping gear
Inner Line Permit / PAP processing assistance
Private vehicle with experienced local driver for all transfers & sightseeing
Airport / railway station pickup & drop
All tolls, parking, fuel & driver allowances
24×7 on-trip support from our Guwahati team

3N / 4D · private tour

Price on request

Viswema forest trail, Night in Dzukou Valley, Sunrise over the hills, Zakhama descent, Kohima market

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Overview

This short Dzukou Valley trek is the best way to experience Nagaland's most famous landscape. After a night in Kohima, you drive to Viswema and climb through forest to the valley rim, then follow the ridge to the rest house with views over endless rolling hills.

After sunset and a night under the stars, you explore the valley floor and its streams before descending via the shorter Zakhama route. Guides, porters, meals and gear are arranged for you.

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1
Dimapur to Kohima
Pickup and drive to Kohima; trek briefing.
≈75 km · 2.5–3 hKohimaDinner
Kohima
Day 2
Trek to Dzukou via Viswema
Drive to Viswema; trek 3–5 hours to the Dzukou rest house. Sunset on the ridges.
Dzukou rest house / tentsBreakfast, dinner
Dzukou Valley
Day 3
Explore & descend via Zakhama
Sunrise, explore the valley floor, then descend the steep Zakhama route and drive to Kohima.
KohimaBreakfast, dinner
Dzukou Valley
Day 4
Departure
Drive to Dimapur.
≈75 km · 2.5–3 hBreakfast

Not included

Government ILP / PAP fees (we process them at actual cost)
Dzukou entry & camping fees
Air or train fare to the starting city
Lunches and meals not mentioned
Monument, camera and activity fees unless listed
Personal expenses, tips and insurance
Costs from weather, landslides or roadblocks beyond our control

Places on this tour

Tour FAQs

How fit do I need to be?

Basic fitness is enough; the climb is about 900 m on the Viswema route.

Can I add Japfu peak?

Yes, add a day for a pre-dawn Japfu summit.

What is the weather like?

Days are pleasant; nights are cold, especially from November to February.

Choose your car

Every tour includes a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced local driver. Choose the size that fits your group.

MUV
Toyota Innova Crysta
6 seats3–4AC
Mountain routes — Tawang, Ziro, Mechuka and Nagaland
Tempo Traveller
Force Urbania
9–16 seatsGroup luggageAC
Groups, family reunions and festival trips
MUV
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
6 seats2AC
Families of 4–6 in Meghalaya and Assam
Sedan
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
4 seats2AC
Couples, airport & station transfers, Shillong and Kaziranga trips
Sedan
Hyundai Aura
4 seats2AC
Couples and small families on Assam & Meghalaya routes
Sedan
Honda Amaze
4 seats2–3AC
Comfortable sedan with a roomy boot for longer drives