Dzukou Valley Trek

Dzukou Valley Trek

Trek to the Valley of Flowers of the Northeast — seasonal lilies, rolling meadows and the border of Nagaland and Manipur

Moderate 📍 Nagaland 📏 20 km ⛰️ Max 2452m 📅 2 day(s) ⚠️ Inner Line Permit required for non-Nagaland residents. Available online or at Dimapur/Kohima checkpoints.

Best Seasons

June July August September

Start Point

Viswema village, Kohima → Viswema village, Kohima

Drive from Kohima to Viswema village (~15km, 30 minutes). Trek begins at the forest department gate.

Highlights

  • Dzukou lily blooms carpet the valley July–August — unique to this valley
  • Rolling meadows at 2400m with unobstructed 360° views
  • Dzukou river and campsite inside the valley
  • On the border of Nagaland and Manipur — two distinct tribal cultures
  • One of Northeast India's most spectacular and accessible treks

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