Dzukou Valley
Nagaland ยท Kohima District ยท 2,452m
Valley of Flowers of the Northeast โ rolling green meadows, rare Dzukou Lily, and soul-stirring silence.
Why Special
Dzukou Valley sits at 2,452m on the Nagaland-Manipur border and is often called the "Valley of Flowers of Northeast India." The valley is carpeted with wildflowers, particularly the endemic Dzukou Lily (Lilium chitrangadae) found nowhere else on Earth, blooming June-July. The trek from Viswema village (20km round trip, moderate difficulty) takes 4-5 hours one way through dense forests. A basic rest house exists at the valley for overnight stays. The rolling green meadows surrounded by mountains are hauntingly beautiful. Best combined with Kohima trip.
Who Should Think Twice
Infrastructure concerns
No phone signal โ can't call for help
Signal drops to zero in many areas
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
ZERO mobile signal at valley. Download offline maps. Inform someone in Kohima of your itinerary.
WiFi: None
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Kohima โ 28km + 4hr trek out (30 km)
Ambulance: Not accessible at valley
Police: Nearest at Viswema village
Getting There
Kohima โ 28km to Viswema village trailhead.
Roads: Good road to Viswema. Then 10km trek โ no road.
Public transport: Shared taxi from Kohima to Viswema.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Kohima โ 28km
EV charging available
Stay: โนโน200-500/night โ valley rest house (very basic) โ None โ only basic rest house/night
Helpline: No signal โ helplines unreachable from valley
Neighborhood guide
Where to base yourself, by vibe.
Daily Budget Reality
Budget
โน900Mid-range
โน1,200Luxury
โน1,400๐ก Guide from Viswema โน800-1500. Basic rest house at valley. Carry sleeping bag, food, water purification.
Crowd Intelligence
Best days: Any
June-July for Dzukou Lily bloom (but monsoon risk). Oct-Nov for green valley + clear weather. Winter too cold for camping.
Food & Dining
Cuisine: Pack your own
NO food available at valley. Carry all supplies from Kohima. Rest house has basic kitchen facilities โ bring ingredients. Water streams available but carry purification.
How to Reach
๐ For International Travelers
Cultural Context
Sacred valley for Angami Nagas โ known as Valley of Flowers of the Northeast. Trek starts from Viswema village. Respect Naga tribal customs. Do not pick flowers.
What to Wear
Trekking gear โ sturdy boots, warm layers, rain gear. Temperatures drop sharply at the valley campsite (2,452m).
Food Safety
No food at valley โ carry everything from Kohima. Water from streams needs purification. Carry enough for 2 days.
Common Scams to Watch For
- None โ Naga community provides genuine trekking support
Cards & Cash
No โ cash only. Pay guides and porters in Viswema.
English Spoken
Low โ Angami and Hindi more useful. Trekking guides speak basic English.
Phone & SIM
Zero signal in the valley. Last signal at Viswema village.
Nearest Embassy
Kolkata (~1,500km). Guwahati (~350km).
e-Visa for India. ILP MANDATORY for Nagaland โ apply at Dimapur/Kohima or online.
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