Nagaland with Dzukou Valley Private Trip

Freshen up in the morning, enjoy breakfast, and check out of the stay before heading towards Kohima, the capital town of Nagaland. Here, visit the colorful Cathedral Church and the World War II Cemetery, where you’ll learn fascinating stories about the Japanese army’s advance through the Northeast and how the Nagas played a vital role in defending the region. Continue your journey to Kisama Heritage Village and explore it on foot. This culturally rich and mystical place beautifully showcases the traditions, architecture, and lifestyle of the Naga tribes. Kisama is also the venue for the vibrant Hornbill Festival held every December. As you walk through the village, you can explore unique architectural structures such as bamboo pavilions, traditional idols, and morungs—spaces where tribes practice and display skills like archery, arts, crafts, and other traditional activities. These structures come especially alive during the Hornbill Festival in early December. Later, head back to your homestay and, if the weather permits, gather around a cozy bonfire. Wind down your day with an early and hearty dinner before calling it a night.

The day we have been waiting for has arrived. Today we shall trek to the heavenly Dzukou valley from the village. Breakfast time. Our Dzukou cab along with our Dzukou Trek Guide will arrive by 8 AM. Note: Dzukou Valley doesn’t have mobile network. It is advised to carry some cash & pack some snacks. You may put your bigger backpacks at the Homestay and carry only the small backpack with essentials. Our guide will give individual sleeping bags to each trekker and our Porter will carry heavier tents. The initial part of the trek, around 2 hours of the mountain slope is steep and surrounded by rain forest. The locals have done a great job in maintaining the sanctity of the trail. Once we hike up the mountain, a completely new world appears in front of our eyes. Tens of rolling hills carpeted by dwarf bamboo trees welcome trekkers with a captivating views. This remaining part of trek of about 3 hours through the valley is relatively easy but long. The beauty of the valley will make trekkers forget everything else. We will reach base camp located at a magnificent setting at the other end and drop our bags in the tents once our care taker pitches the tents. After a well deserved hot black Tea, we will go to the Helipad for a beautiful sunset. Gear up for a very very cold night. Weather permits, locals may even arrange a bonfire. Have a basic but hot Dinner (self sponsored) before resting in your assigned tents.

Today we shall explore a Helipad and trek down the valley to reach breathtaking grasslands, pristine and cold flowing rivers, floating clouds that act as a crown to the majestic mountain peaks. This 3 Km trek down is icing on the cake of already unimaginable setting of the Dzukou valley After taking endless selfies, groupfies and Reels, we will finally trek up and have hot Lunch at our base camp Resume our trek along the hills, and finally hike down the rainforest of the mountain slope to reach back to Jakhama village. Our Dzukou vehicle will be waiting at the parking to pick tired and exhausted trekkers. Once we are dropped to the stay by late afternoon, there is no more activity planned for the day. Your body asks for rest after 2 days of trek and exploration. Finish Dinner and have a tight sleep.

Good morning Nagaland one last time during the trip. All the outgoing flights are scheduled around afternoon time from Dimapur Airport. Our Airport vehicle will drop you just in time for flight check-in / baggage drop. People travelling to Guwahati on their own will be dropped at Dimapur Railway station. Good bye Nagaland until next time!