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Dzukou Valley
Vast high-altitude valley famous for natural caves, winding streams, and seasonal blooms

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This five-day trekking adventure takes you from Guwahati into the high ridges of Nagaland. You will journey up to Kohima before heading out to the trail at Zakhama Checkpost. Hike steep mountain tracks, cross over high ridgelines, and enter Dzukou Valley, known for its rolling hills, bamboo brush, and seasonal wild lilies.
From your camp in the valley, make an ascent up Mount Japfu, the second-highest peak in the state at 3,048 metres. After spending two nights camping amid the natural rock formations and streams of the valley, you trek back down toward Kohima and complete your road journey back to Guwahati.
Dzukou Valley: Trek across rolling hills covered in tough bamboo brush, caves, and winding streams
Mount Japfu: Climb to the summit of Nagaland's second highest mountain at 3,048 metres
Zakhama Checkpost: Begin the scenic mountain trek along a jeep track and steep ridge trail
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KohimaDay 1 · Kohima
Start early in the morning from Guwahati for a long scenic road journey toward Nagaland. The drive takes around 8 to 9 hours through changing northeastern landscapes until you reach the capital city of Kohima. Check in to your hotel or homestay for the evening and rest ahead of your mountain trek. Meals are not included today.
Meals not included
Dzukou ValleyDay 2 · Dzukou Valley
Eat breakfast in Kohima before taking a 22-kilometre morning drive to Zakhama Checkpost. Your trek begins along a jeepable road for the first 2 kilometres before climbing steeply toward the ridge top. From the ridge, descend directly into the sweeping landscapes of Dzukou Valley. Settle in for your overnight camp under tents in the valley.
Breakfast and dinner included
Dzukou ValleyDay 3 · Dzukou Valley
Have breakfast at camp before setting out to explore the valley floor. Embark on a challenging trek to the summit of Mount Japfu, the second highest peak in Nagaland, standing at 3,048 metres above sea level. Take in the surrounding mountain vistas before heading back down to spend a second night in tents at Dzukou Valley.
Breakfast and dinner included
KohimaDay 4 · Kohima
Enjoy breakfast in the valley and take some final time to walk among the wild flora and take photos. Pack up camp and trek back along the trail toward Kohima. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel or homestay to freshen up and relax for the evening.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
KohimaDay 5 · Kohima
Have breakfast at your stay in Kohima before starting your return road journey. Drive back through Nagaland and Assam to reach Guwahati, where your trip concludes in the afternoon.
Breakfast included
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Vast high-altitude valley famous for natural caves, winding streams, and seasonal blooms
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Nagaland's second-highest summit reaching 3,048 metres above sea level with expansive views
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: camp stays, some stays, sightseeing vehicle, other listed services.
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
5 days and 4 nights, across 3 destinations.
Kohima, Dzukou Valley, Kohima. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Dzukou Valley; Mount Japfu.
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From ₹30,200 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: camp stays, some stays, sightseeing vehicle, other listed services.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
2 nights accommodation in Kohima hotels; 2 nights accommodation in tents at Dzukou Valley; Meals as per itinerary, excluding lunch for 2 days; Transportation from Guwahati and return; Driver allowances, toll taxes, parking, and state taxes. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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