Nagaland / Manipur · Medium grade
Dzükou Valley
A valley floor of bamboo grass that turns green and then, in June and July, fills with the Dzükou lily, which grows nowhere else.
2–3 days, Medium grade, up to 2,452m. Best season: Jun–Sep. Base: Kohima, 25 km. Suits: Solo, Group.
How to reach it
Fly to Dimapur, shared sumo to Kohima, then a taxi to the Viswema or Jakhama trailhead.
Permits
Inner Line Permit required for Nagaland, including for Indian citizens. Arrange in Dimapur or online.
Gear
Sleeping bag for the rest house, rain gear, torch. It is cold at night year-round.
What it costs
From ₹4,000 per person, all-in from Kohima — transport, permits, a guide where required and food on the trail. Open the live planner to price it for your own dates and party size.
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