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Dzukou Valley Loop Trek

Dzukou Valley Loop Trek

A remote highland circuit through Nagaland's most beautiful valley

Moderate 📍 Nagaland 📏 24 km ⛰️ Max 2452m 📅 2 day(s) ⚠️ Inner Line Permit required for non-Nagaland residents. Available online via nagaland.gov.in.

Best Seasons

Jun Jul Aug Sep Dec Jan

Start Point

Viswema village or Zakhama → Loop back to start

Kohima is the nearest city. Viswema village (17km from Kohima) is the standard trailhead. Shared taxis from Kohima.

Highlights

  • Dzukou lily bloom in July — endemic white lily carpets the valley
  • Frozen stream crossings in December–January
  • Chance of seeing Blyth's tragopan and other rare birds

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