State - Nagaland
Location - 25 km from Kohima (Capital of Nagaland)
Altitude - 8044 feet
Famous for - 'Valley of Flowers of North East'
Serves as - Picnic spot, Trek, Landscapes, flower valley
If you are an avid nature lover and would love to witness and be part of the true natural beauty, head to the Dzükou Valley that is located at the borders of Nagaland and Manipur! Nature has instored for you all the vibrant colors you could think of in the form of fragrant blooms, lush greenery and captivating flora. Situated at a height of 8044 feet behind the majestic Japfu Peak, Dzükou Valley is home to one of the rarest Dzükou Lily among the other sparkling, breezy flowers. The Dzükou Valley falls in the Nagaland region and is one of the most popular and scenic tourist destinations in India.
The rolling hills and the spectacular flower galore within the Dzükou Valley of Nagaland captivates you! It is also referred as the Valley of Flowers of North East. It is because of the beautiful, multi-colored fragrant flowers that dot the pristine valleys. The whole picture of the Dzukou Valley with its dotted carpet of flowers, tall grass, dense forests, cooing birds and the meandering streams of crystal clear water is more like a picture perfect. The two gurgling streams that flow through the valley - viz. the Dzukou river and the Japfu river are mostly frozen during winters. There are times when one can see nothing of the valley but only a rich carpet of flowers comprising of multicolored lilies, wild rhododendron and other wild varieties.
One thing about traveling to this place blows out your mind is - you can just visit it anytime of the year and it still never manages to disappoint you. It would be rarest of rare occasion when you miss the flower carpets on the Dzükou Valley. The prolific natural bliss of the Dzukou Valey manages to enchant you throughout the year. The peaks of the Dzükou Valley are always a flower meadow, come summer, monsoon or winter. Though the peak flower season here is post June, yet one can find rows of Dzukou lily among tall grass blanketed over the rolling hills during summer. New blooms emerge in monsoon and soon one witnesses the multicolored flower meadows in the valley. In winters the hills are snowclad, yet one won't be disappointed with the scenic sight of the valley. And even in winters the Dzükou Valley promises floral beauty creeping through the snow to make its presence.
It is sad that the tourism in Nagaland and Manipur is yet in it's discovery stage and not yet largely known to tourists - especially foreign tourists, but in the coming years the Nagaland tourism is about to boom and surely there will be promising endeavors from the Nagaland Tourism Ministry to showcase and promote their tourism opportunities.
Well, sometimes it is good to be undiscovered! Why? Because the nature of Dzukou Valley is left unadulterated, unpolluted and untouched. The magical beauty of Dzukou Valley is far away from the modern technology, no network range ;) and far away from crowd. Scream your lungs out and no one bothers you! Enjoy the magical sunrise that would be something utterly out of this world experience.
To witness the best traveling experience to Dzukou Valley, enjoy an overnight camping within the valley amidst the serene surroundings. There are caves within the valley where one can stay overnight, provided you carry some warm clothing. The calmness and the tranquility will blow your mind away. Do not worry about carrying the camping luggage to the camping site. There are many porters who would gladly carry your luggage.
Relax
Enjoy the scenic beauty and lush landscapes
Wander
Meditate
Blend into the calmness of the surroundings
Camp overnight for an relaxing experience
Enjoy the Dzukou Valley and Japfu Trek
Hike
Rock climb
As I mentioned earlier, Dzukou Valley never fails to enchant you, which ever the season. The peak flower season starts from June to September. This is when one gets to witness the lush bloom of lilies and rhododendrons. During winter, the temperature drops pretty low and hence one should carry warm clothing. Winters at times are frozen and hence should be avoided. Summers are pleasant and enjoyable. But if you wish to witness the best Dzukou experience, then the best time to visit would be from June to late October.
Location - 25 km from Kohima (Capital of Nagaland)
Altitude - 8044 feet
Famous for - 'Valley of Flowers of North East'
Serves as - Picnic spot, Trek, Landscapes, flower valley
About Dzükou Valley of Nagaland
If you are an avid nature lover and would love to witness and be part of the true natural beauty, head to the Dzükou Valley that is located at the borders of Nagaland and Manipur! Nature has instored for you all the vibrant colors you could think of in the form of fragrant blooms, lush greenery and captivating flora. Situated at a height of 8044 feet behind the majestic Japfu Peak, Dzükou Valley is home to one of the rarest Dzükou Lily among the other sparkling, breezy flowers. The Dzükou Valley falls in the Nagaland region and is one of the most popular and scenic tourist destinations in India.
The rolling hills and the spectacular flower galore within the Dzükou Valley of Nagaland captivates you! It is also referred as the Valley of Flowers of North East. It is because of the beautiful, multi-colored fragrant flowers that dot the pristine valleys. The whole picture of the Dzukou Valley with its dotted carpet of flowers, tall grass, dense forests, cooing birds and the meandering streams of crystal clear water is more like a picture perfect. The two gurgling streams that flow through the valley - viz. the Dzukou river and the Japfu river are mostly frozen during winters. There are times when one can see nothing of the valley but only a rich carpet of flowers comprising of multicolored lilies, wild rhododendron and other wild varieties.
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| Dzukou Lily found only in Dzukou Valley |
One thing about traveling to this place blows out your mind is - you can just visit it anytime of the year and it still never manages to disappoint you. It would be rarest of rare occasion when you miss the flower carpets on the Dzükou Valley. The prolific natural bliss of the Dzukou Valey manages to enchant you throughout the year. The peaks of the Dzükou Valley are always a flower meadow, come summer, monsoon or winter. Though the peak flower season here is post June, yet one can find rows of Dzukou lily among tall grass blanketed over the rolling hills during summer. New blooms emerge in monsoon and soon one witnesses the multicolored flower meadows in the valley. In winters the hills are snowclad, yet one won't be disappointed with the scenic sight of the valley. And even in winters the Dzükou Valley promises floral beauty creeping through the snow to make its presence.
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| One comes across the Kachari Ruins while the Dzukou Valley Trek |
It is sad that the tourism in Nagaland and Manipur is yet in it's discovery stage and not yet largely known to tourists - especially foreign tourists, but in the coming years the Nagaland tourism is about to boom and surely there will be promising endeavors from the Nagaland Tourism Ministry to showcase and promote their tourism opportunities.
Well, sometimes it is good to be undiscovered! Why? Because the nature of Dzukou Valley is left unadulterated, unpolluted and untouched. The magical beauty of Dzukou Valley is far away from the modern technology, no network range ;) and far away from crowd. Scream your lungs out and no one bothers you! Enjoy the magical sunrise that would be something utterly out of this world experience.
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| Early mornings in Dzukou Valley |
To witness the best traveling experience to Dzukou Valley, enjoy an overnight camping within the valley amidst the serene surroundings. There are caves within the valley where one can stay overnight, provided you carry some warm clothing. The calmness and the tranquility will blow your mind away. Do not worry about carrying the camping luggage to the camping site. There are many porters who would gladly carry your luggage.
What to Do at Dzukou Valley
Relax
Enjoy the scenic beauty and lush landscapes
Wander
Meditate
Blend into the calmness of the surroundings
Camp overnight for an relaxing experience
Enjoy the Dzukou Valley and Japfu Trek
Hike
Rock climb
Best Time to Visit Dzukou Valley
As I mentioned earlier, Dzukou Valley never fails to enchant you, which ever the season. The peak flower season starts from June to September. This is when one gets to witness the lush bloom of lilies and rhododendrons. During winter, the temperature drops pretty low and hence one should carry warm clothing. Winters at times are frozen and hence should be avoided. Summers are pleasant and enjoyable. But if you wish to witness the best Dzukou experience, then the best time to visit would be from June to late October.
The Dzukou Valley and Japfu Peak Trek
Trekking in the Dzükou Valley is one of the most exhilarating experience in itself. There are many trekking opportunities in the Dzükou Valley and one would never be disappointed with the result. The best way to explore the Dzukou Valley is through trek. There are many hiking and rock climbing opportunities that the valley has to offer. And who knows! you may just find one of your own beautiful spots and explore the unexplored within the valley - flowers or not! Trekking through the pristine valleys of Dzukou Valley and Japfu Peak is an amazing experience. The difficulty level of the Dzukou Valley Trek is moderate which is carried on through dense and lush green forest trails amidst steep descents. The approach road from Visvema Road is much safe and preferable other than Zakhama village.
Apart from overnight camping within the valley or staying within the caves, there are some accommodation options available en route to Dzukou Valley. There are dormitories and guesthouse options on the Zakhama road where decent accommodation facilities are available. But if you are planning to stay for more than a few days and explore the valley, then Kohima is the ideal city to seek accommodation. There are couple of hotels such as the Pine Hotel or homestays that can offer some comfortable accommodation facilities.
Entry Fee for Indian tourists - INR 50 per person
Entry Fee for foreign tourists - INR 100 per person
Please note that this entry fee is to be paid only once and not per day. So if you plan to stay and explore the valley for a couple of days, only one entry fee pass is enough for all the days.
Visitors need permission(Inner Line Permit) to visit the Dzukou Valley. Both Indian as well as foreign tourists should obtain permission from the Nagaland House in Kolkata, Guwahati or Dimapur to visit Nagaland. Foreign tourists need to register themselves at the local state government office which is located either in Dimapur or Kohima for the entry .
Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland. It is the only city of Nagaland that is connected by flight and trains with rest of Indian cities. The domestic airport of Dimapur receives regular flight from Kolkata and Delhi. Trains ply regularly to Dimapur from cities like Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi. Once you reach Dimapur, you need to travel further to Kohima. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. To reach Kohima, you can take a bus or taxi. The journey duration from Dimapur to Kohima is roughly two hours as the distance between the two cities is 74 km. Once in Kohima, hire a private taxi and drive down to either of the two base villages to Dzukou Valley - Visvema village or Zakhama village. Visvema Village is 25 km away from Kohima and Zakhama Village is 20 km from Kohima. Both these village are ideal bases for one to start their trek to Dzukou Valley. The shared taxi charges are roughly INR40 per person to Jakhama village and INR50 per person to Visvema village from Kohima.
Where to Stay in the Dzukou Valley
Apart from overnight camping within the valley or staying within the caves, there are some accommodation options available en route to Dzukou Valley. There are dormitories and guesthouse options on the Zakhama road where decent accommodation facilities are available. But if you are planning to stay for more than a few days and explore the valley, then Kohima is the ideal city to seek accommodation. There are couple of hotels such as the Pine Hotel or homestays that can offer some comfortable accommodation facilities.
Entry fee and other Details for visiting Dzukou Valley
Entry Fee for Indian tourists - INR 50 per person
Entry Fee for foreign tourists - INR 100 per person
Please note that this entry fee is to be paid only once and not per day. So if you plan to stay and explore the valley for a couple of days, only one entry fee pass is enough for all the days.
Travel Permissions to Dzukou Valley
Visitors need permission(Inner Line Permit) to visit the Dzukou Valley. Both Indian as well as foreign tourists should obtain permission from the Nagaland House in Kolkata, Guwahati or Dimapur to visit Nagaland. Foreign tourists need to register themselves at the local state government office which is located either in Dimapur or Kohima for the entry .
How to Reach Dzukou Valley
Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland. It is the only city of Nagaland that is connected by flight and trains with rest of Indian cities. The domestic airport of Dimapur receives regular flight from Kolkata and Delhi. Trains ply regularly to Dimapur from cities like Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi. Once you reach Dimapur, you need to travel further to Kohima. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. To reach Kohima, you can take a bus or taxi. The journey duration from Dimapur to Kohima is roughly two hours as the distance between the two cities is 74 km. Once in Kohima, hire a private taxi and drive down to either of the two base villages to Dzukou Valley - Visvema village or Zakhama village. Visvema Village is 25 km away from Kohima and Zakhama Village is 20 km from Kohima. Both these village are ideal bases for one to start their trek to Dzukou Valley. The shared taxi charges are roughly INR40 per person to Jakhama village and INR50 per person to Visvema village from Kohima.
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