- Dzukou – The Valley Of Flowers
- Dzukou Valley during winter
Dzukou is called the Valley of Flowers. It lies at about 2,138 m, behind the Japfu mountain range.
Why go
- Lilies, euphorbias and rhododendrons in bloom
- A winding stream that freezes in winter
- One of the best trekking and bird-watching trails in Northeast India
- Dzukou – The Valley Of Flowers
- Dzukou Valley
Good to know
The terrain is tough and facilities are basic, but the trek is unforgettable.
Sample plan (5 days)
- Day 1: Arrive Dimapur and drive to Kohima. Night at hotel.
- Day 2: Drive to Viswema, walk to Dzukou. Night at rest house.
- Day 3: Trek back to Viswema, then on to Japfu base. Night at trekkers’ hut.
- Day 4: Early climb to Japfu Peak (3,048 m) for wide views, and a look at what is said to be the tallest rhododendron tree in the world (109 ft). Then to Kohima.
- Day 5: Transfer to Dimapur for your onward trip.










