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George Varghese
New Delhi, India108 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Visited the Dzukou Valley with my wife. With myself at the age of 56 years and my wife at 51 years, the decision to undertake this trek was nothing other our love for nature. I must say that trek was not easy as given in most of the reviews. While our on onward trek was from Viswema, our return was the Jakhama route. With frequent breaks in between, the former had a moderately steep climb for 2 hours followed by plain walking along the valley for close to 3 hrs. The latter was really an extremely steep trek downhill through thick jungle and it took us close to 6 hrs to reach the base. After all the tough trek, the only words which can describe the beauty of the valley is UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL. Out stay was in one of the four cottage rooms. Caution: Please have very very low expectations on the cleanliness of these rooms. The weather was very cold in the valley and was very windy in the night. There is no electricity up there. It’s totally dark. Carry bare minimum baggage with you.
Written 6 May 2023
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William B
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
i visited Dzukou valley in Nagaland on april 10th and enjoy the local food there. The valley is really beautiful and its known as valley of flowers. Peoples there are friendly and good in nature. peoples who visit Nagaland should try the local food there.
Written 19 July 2023
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Hirak Jyoti Roy
Guwahati, India259 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
Well if you want to want a real challenging trek then you should go there. The foothills of Viswema Village and another one is from foothills of Jakhma Village both in Nagaland. Trek from the former route is about 17 km.
Guwahati - Dzukou Valley(1night 2 days)
From Guwahati take a train to Dimapur at night, you will reach by early in the morning. From Dimapur railway station you will get share Taxi just adjacent to railway station to Kohima for Rs 220. You will reach Kohima by 3hrs. From Kohima take a taxi to Viswema Village(45 mins journey). You reach the village by 11AM-12PM, start your trek. Trek will take almost 4-5hrs to the valley. As you reach the top of the valley you will see the guesthouse. There you have to pay 100Rs per person for registration. You have to pay 300RS if you want Single room, 50RS for Dormitory, 50Rs per tent pitching. Chose whatever you want but my suggestion is to carry your own tent and pitch near the Helipad then you will enjoy the real feel of the valley.Take rest after selecting the accommodation. All the utensils for cooking are available for rent or if you want to eat from them then you have to pay Rs 200 per veg thali. After spending the night there next day morning at 7 AM go down to the main valley which is about 30mins where the actual heaven is located with flowers, caves & falls. Enjoy 3-4hrs there go back to the top, pack your tents & trek back to the Viswema Village(3-4hrs depends on you). From there you will get Taxis but very less to Kohima. Again from Kohima go to Dimapur take a night train come back to Guwahati.
Suggestion:
1. Avoid taking guides or travel agency its just a waste of money.
2. Take your own tents.
3. Book your train tickets before but maintain your timings while tracking.
4. Avoid planning on Sunday as its holiday & difficult to find taxis as whole Nagaland remains closed.
Guwahati - Dzukou Valley(1night 2 days)
From Guwahati take a train to Dimapur at night, you will reach by early in the morning. From Dimapur railway station you will get share Taxi just adjacent to railway station to Kohima for Rs 220. You will reach Kohima by 3hrs. From Kohima take a taxi to Viswema Village(45 mins journey). You reach the village by 11AM-12PM, start your trek. Trek will take almost 4-5hrs to the valley. As you reach the top of the valley you will see the guesthouse. There you have to pay 100Rs per person for registration. You have to pay 300RS if you want Single room, 50RS for Dormitory, 50Rs per tent pitching. Chose whatever you want but my suggestion is to carry your own tent and pitch near the Helipad then you will enjoy the real feel of the valley.Take rest after selecting the accommodation. All the utensils for cooking are available for rent or if you want to eat from them then you have to pay Rs 200 per veg thali. After spending the night there next day morning at 7 AM go down to the main valley which is about 30mins where the actual heaven is located with flowers, caves & falls. Enjoy 3-4hrs there go back to the top, pack your tents & trek back to the Viswema Village(3-4hrs depends on you). From there you will get Taxis but very less to Kohima. Again from Kohima go to Dimapur take a night train come back to Guwahati.
Suggestion:
1. Avoid taking guides or travel agency its just a waste of money.
2. Take your own tents.
3. Book your train tickets before but maintain your timings while tracking.
4. Avoid planning on Sunday as its holiday & difficult to find taxis as whole Nagaland remains closed.
Written 4 July 2016
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Neranjana G
Colombo, Sri Lanka29 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
Enough has been said about why you should trek to Dzuko to convince anyone to go.
I'd like to add some logistic info.
Background: solo female traveller from Sri Lanka, considerable traveling and trekking experience ( been at it for about 25 years!).
Route: Kohima, Viswema on the way up, night in Dzuko dorm, return via Jakhama night at Kigwema.
Kohima:
Imchan guest house, Monkhola. Rs. 800 plus meals. Call 7641008442
Location is perfect for logistics for Dzuko. The BOC Sumo stand is barely 5 min walk down hill which means you can grab that extra bit of sleep have tea / breakfast and still be on your way in a shared sumo latest by 7am.
There is a outdoor outfitter store in the bazaar where you can get whatever you forgot. I was desperate for a rain poncho and mentioned it to aunty over a cup of tea and she sent me to this store. She can also help with a guide, etc if you have not yet sorted it ( I had already got one).
The food was super. And take the option of eating with her in the kitchen with her....good food and good conversation! She asked if I was vegetarian and proceeded to provide a table full of food half of which I was tasting for the first time..
Room and toilet was very clean...And the hot water was working!
Guide:
Menoviko (Ako) 8837274713
RS. 3500 (1500 per day and 500 for the night). There are cheaper guides I spoke to a couple who were 2500, but I decided to go with Ako as he was recommended by a Assamese friend who treks often in Dzuko.
Good decision. Ako was perfect as he could judge my capacity and offered a hand up only when needed. He let me have the illusion of solo hiking while always being alert to where I was. I was the only hiker on the trail and in the rest house and totally loved it.
At the night stop Ako sorted the food and dorm perfectly. I was the only hiker that night with the guys looking after the place. Very safe.
Rest house dorm:
You don't need to carry up any food or bedding. It's all available up there. Dinner of rice is RS.200 or you can buy a Maggie which is slightly marked up. You also have to pay for firewood. Given how difficult it is to carry all the stuff up and maintain the facilities, the price is very reasonable. Block of toilets in quite clean. Very usable.
Kigwema homestay on the return night:
As there was no reason to return to kohima after the hike, I called up a homestay in kigwema recommended in this thread. I ended up staying three nights!!
Rovi 8575826863 Akieno 8837350125
Rs. 800 with breakfast and dinner.
Very easy to get to as its just by the road on which sumo from kohima, viswema, jakhama run.
Lovely family with loads of kids and young boys. Sitting and chatting by the fire in the kitchen while the sisters cooked was addictive! Rovi is a mine of information and will try her best to help you with your onward travel plans.
Kisama (naga heritage village and site of hornbill festival) is a short walk/climb through the village. Rovi's nephew and his friend from Mon joined me and it was great fun...they had participated in the festival and knew all sorts of interesting bits of info. What they did not know we theorized together!!!
The highlight surely was the evening with Rovi and the kids when we visited their parents home. What a fantastic walk through hills and fields...And what an interesting village.
Ok. This was supposed to be just logistics. Got a bit carried away. Hope it's useful to someone!!!
I'd like to add some logistic info.
Background: solo female traveller from Sri Lanka, considerable traveling and trekking experience ( been at it for about 25 years!).
Route: Kohima, Viswema on the way up, night in Dzuko dorm, return via Jakhama night at Kigwema.
Kohima:
Imchan guest house, Monkhola. Rs. 800 plus meals. Call 7641008442
Location is perfect for logistics for Dzuko. The BOC Sumo stand is barely 5 min walk down hill which means you can grab that extra bit of sleep have tea / breakfast and still be on your way in a shared sumo latest by 7am.
There is a outdoor outfitter store in the bazaar where you can get whatever you forgot. I was desperate for a rain poncho and mentioned it to aunty over a cup of tea and she sent me to this store. She can also help with a guide, etc if you have not yet sorted it ( I had already got one).
The food was super. And take the option of eating with her in the kitchen with her....good food and good conversation! She asked if I was vegetarian and proceeded to provide a table full of food half of which I was tasting for the first time..
Room and toilet was very clean...And the hot water was working!
Guide:
Menoviko (Ako) 8837274713
RS. 3500 (1500 per day and 500 for the night). There are cheaper guides I spoke to a couple who were 2500, but I decided to go with Ako as he was recommended by a Assamese friend who treks often in Dzuko.
Good decision. Ako was perfect as he could judge my capacity and offered a hand up only when needed. He let me have the illusion of solo hiking while always being alert to where I was. I was the only hiker on the trail and in the rest house and totally loved it.
At the night stop Ako sorted the food and dorm perfectly. I was the only hiker that night with the guys looking after the place. Very safe.
Rest house dorm:
You don't need to carry up any food or bedding. It's all available up there. Dinner of rice is RS.200 or you can buy a Maggie which is slightly marked up. You also have to pay for firewood. Given how difficult it is to carry all the stuff up and maintain the facilities, the price is very reasonable. Block of toilets in quite clean. Very usable.
Kigwema homestay on the return night:
As there was no reason to return to kohima after the hike, I called up a homestay in kigwema recommended in this thread. I ended up staying three nights!!
Rovi 8575826863 Akieno 8837350125
Rs. 800 with breakfast and dinner.
Very easy to get to as its just by the road on which sumo from kohima, viswema, jakhama run.
Lovely family with loads of kids and young boys. Sitting and chatting by the fire in the kitchen while the sisters cooked was addictive! Rovi is a mine of information and will try her best to help you with your onward travel plans.
Kisama (naga heritage village and site of hornbill festival) is a short walk/climb through the village. Rovi's nephew and his friend from Mon joined me and it was great fun...they had participated in the festival and knew all sorts of interesting bits of info. What they did not know we theorized together!!!
The highlight surely was the evening with Rovi and the kids when we visited their parents home. What a fantastic walk through hills and fields...And what an interesting village.
Ok. This was supposed to be just logistics. Got a bit carried away. Hope it's useful to someone!!!
Written 4 April 2018
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Yirmiyan
New Delhi, Delhi, India9 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
I took the trek to Dzukou with my family in mid-June. Being from the area itself, I'm surprised I hadn't travelled there earlier. It is an easy trek for those who enjoy walking. The climb up is a bit steep but upon reaching the summit, it is a lazy and lovely 5 kilometer walk to the guesthouse. The valley is just half an hour downhill from this point on.
Dzukou Valley is what we call pristine. It is glorious! I drank the water straight from the stream... it was oh-so-sweet. And my tummy didn't act up either!
I think it would be best to carry camping equipment and lay yourself out in the valley and not at the guesthouse. Word of caution: most area in the valley has very very short bamboo stumps so it is impossible to walk barefoot or even footwear with thin soles.
I am told there is quite a bit to explore, depending on which side you made the climb from. The valley had enough flowers in June but I could see many, many more on their way to blooming. Locals say July is the best time for the lilies. If it rains, there are quite a few leeches during the climb but it hadn't rained for a few days (luckily) when we visited so i was spared the blood-suckers!
I'd rate it as one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. One of nature's best for sure. It is serene. If you're thinking of visiting, don't think, just pack your bags and go!
Best way to travel? Take a flight to Imphal or Dimapur. It will be about 4 hour drive each from either point to Viswema village (that's the route I took) or you could take a train to Dimapur.
Dzukou Valley is what we call pristine. It is glorious! I drank the water straight from the stream... it was oh-so-sweet. And my tummy didn't act up either!
I think it would be best to carry camping equipment and lay yourself out in the valley and not at the guesthouse. Word of caution: most area in the valley has very very short bamboo stumps so it is impossible to walk barefoot or even footwear with thin soles.
I am told there is quite a bit to explore, depending on which side you made the climb from. The valley had enough flowers in June but I could see many, many more on their way to blooming. Locals say July is the best time for the lilies. If it rains, there are quite a few leeches during the climb but it hadn't rained for a few days (luckily) when we visited so i was spared the blood-suckers!
I'd rate it as one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. One of nature's best for sure. It is serene. If you're thinking of visiting, don't think, just pack your bags and go!
Best way to travel? Take a flight to Imphal or Dimapur. It will be about 4 hour drive each from either point to Viswema village (that's the route I took) or you could take a train to Dimapur.
Written 28 June 2013
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Sourav_fullPower
Kolkata4 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Dzukou valley derives its meaning from the Angami/Mao(Naga tribe name) word which translates to "Cold Water" referring to the ice-cold stream that flows through the valley. It is situated at the border of Nagaland and Manipur and at an altitude of 2452 m above sea level, behind the Japfü Peak located in Nagaland. Mao legend said that when lovers go to Dzükou the night also turns like day and moonlit shines as of the sun. However, it is famous for its variety of flora and locals call it valley of flowers of north-east.
From Nagaland, Dzukou valley has two entry points, foothills of Viswema Village and the foothills of Jakhama Village. Initially, my plan was to trek to Dzukou valley through Viswema village as its the easier way and while coming back I planned to take way through Jakhama which is a steep descend. Almost everyone who treks to Dzouku valley uses trail through Viswema. The cab I booked to reach Viswema took me to Jakhama instead of Viswema by mistake, though I was completely unaware of the fact that I was trekking through Jakhama. While trekking I could not locate a single human on my way to Dzukou valley. The trail was pretty clear except one point where I faced a diversion. I was lucky enough to find an arrow mark towards the right direction. It was a steep ascend through the rain forest. Trees were covered with green mosses and they were big enough to cover the sky. It was cold moist forest walk as the sun was hardly reaching there. I reached to a point from where the meadows of Dzukou valley was visible to me.I started walking through the meadows crossing the small hard grasses( species of bamboo I reckon) and after walking for a while I was able to locate the trekker's hut.
There is accommodation option up there in trekkers hut.They provide dormitory service for Rs 50 per bed. Also, they have two huts which costs around Rs 300. Food is a bit costly up there as they have to carry everything from the foothill villages. A maggie costs around 60 bucks.
However, as I faced problem regarding information to stay there I collected detailed information if anybody planning to stay up there. For staying there the contact number is 8575821644/8575075130 email id: naame2006@gmail.com. Please contact on these number before planning your trip to avoid confusion. I am also proving the check I received there which will give you a detailed idea about the cost for other necessary stuffs up there.
I was not sure about the staying option up there as locals could not provide me concrete information. They said as it is winter, up there everything will be vacant and if I decide to stay up, I have to carry my own tent. However, after reaching up I was a bit upset as I really missed the opportunity to stay a night in Dzouku valley. I would recommend anyone who is trekking to Dzouku valley to spend one night up there to have the proper feel of that place.
As I planned for a day hike ,I arranged a cab to pick me up from the foothills. After spending a good amount of time in Dzoukou valley, I started to descend again. This time I choose the trail through Vishima as I wanted to explore another path. This trail was easy meadow walk through grasses with lush green scenery everywhere.
When I came down, it was almost dark. As I was mentioned earlier , my cab driver dropped me to Jakhama instead of Viswema. I had to communicate with him about the new pick up place for few time to make him understand the new place. By the time he reached to pick me up it was completely dark and I had a exciting solo jungle walk towards the main road.
I can be reached at 9474300192
From Nagaland, Dzukou valley has two entry points, foothills of Viswema Village and the foothills of Jakhama Village. Initially, my plan was to trek to Dzukou valley through Viswema village as its the easier way and while coming back I planned to take way through Jakhama which is a steep descend. Almost everyone who treks to Dzouku valley uses trail through Viswema. The cab I booked to reach Viswema took me to Jakhama instead of Viswema by mistake, though I was completely unaware of the fact that I was trekking through Jakhama. While trekking I could not locate a single human on my way to Dzukou valley. The trail was pretty clear except one point where I faced a diversion. I was lucky enough to find an arrow mark towards the right direction. It was a steep ascend through the rain forest. Trees were covered with green mosses and they were big enough to cover the sky. It was cold moist forest walk as the sun was hardly reaching there. I reached to a point from where the meadows of Dzukou valley was visible to me.I started walking through the meadows crossing the small hard grasses( species of bamboo I reckon) and after walking for a while I was able to locate the trekker's hut.
There is accommodation option up there in trekkers hut.They provide dormitory service for Rs 50 per bed. Also, they have two huts which costs around Rs 300. Food is a bit costly up there as they have to carry everything from the foothill villages. A maggie costs around 60 bucks.
However, as I faced problem regarding information to stay there I collected detailed information if anybody planning to stay up there. For staying there the contact number is 8575821644/8575075130 email id: naame2006@gmail.com. Please contact on these number before planning your trip to avoid confusion. I am also proving the check I received there which will give you a detailed idea about the cost for other necessary stuffs up there.
I was not sure about the staying option up there as locals could not provide me concrete information. They said as it is winter, up there everything will be vacant and if I decide to stay up, I have to carry my own tent. However, after reaching up I was a bit upset as I really missed the opportunity to stay a night in Dzouku valley. I would recommend anyone who is trekking to Dzouku valley to spend one night up there to have the proper feel of that place.
As I planned for a day hike ,I arranged a cab to pick me up from the foothills. After spending a good amount of time in Dzoukou valley, I started to descend again. This time I choose the trail through Vishima as I wanted to explore another path. This trail was easy meadow walk through grasses with lush green scenery everywhere.
When I came down, it was almost dark. As I was mentioned earlier , my cab driver dropped me to Jakhama instead of Viswema. I had to communicate with him about the new pick up place for few time to make him understand the new place. By the time he reached to pick me up it was completely dark and I had a exciting solo jungle walk towards the main road.
I can be reached at 9474300192
Written 19 September 2017
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artifact19
MP175 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
If your feet are itching for short and small trek to dream land, Dzukou is the place to strike off ASAP (before tourists cover it with used plastics in different form).
All the detail are already shared, thanks to amazing people who been there and wrote back.
Just to add few more important things to help you out:
1) There are two trek routs for the place. so i will suggest take one for climbing up and other for coming back. I took the path 3 km away from Zakhma village for climbing up and returned back frm other which end at Viswema.
2) Any day you can take shared local taxies going and coming from Mao-gate. Hiring a private taxi cost me Rs. 500 in july 2016.
3) All the essentials are available at rest house but take one torch, lighter, small blanket, sleeping bag/mat, batteries and throw away your phone. dont forget to carry small water bottle and some snacks to eat in the way since average time of the trek is about 6-8hrs with no shops on the way.
4) Food is available at the small canteen, you can also rent utensils to cook there. But best way is to eat at canteen untill you are in big group.
5) Although theres not many sign boards in the trek route but taking a guide is just waste of money untill the guide is through with history, culture of the place which surely will be add-on for your trek.
6) Best places to pitch tent as per me are;
a) at the hill cliff behind the guest house room (not towards canteen and dorm)
b) cliff near the helipad
c) somewhere close to river in valley.
7) Try to avoid cooking at the place, more over near caves since its just to provide you shelter, its not your kitchen.
8) Carry a bag to take all your litter back or collect it and handover to management for disposal.
9) Trek route which connects to viswema is best for return journey, since theres high chance get hitch hike ride till village from where you can take shared taxi to kohima.
10) Not to mention start early, walk, walk, walk for spellbinding dzukou awaiting for you.
# "Be responsible human being". Dont leave your foot print in the form of your litter. Its one of the pristine places we have so let our younger generation enjoy it too in its bloom.
All the detail are already shared, thanks to amazing people who been there and wrote back.
Just to add few more important things to help you out:
1) There are two trek routs for the place. so i will suggest take one for climbing up and other for coming back. I took the path 3 km away from Zakhma village for climbing up and returned back frm other which end at Viswema.
2) Any day you can take shared local taxies going and coming from Mao-gate. Hiring a private taxi cost me Rs. 500 in july 2016.
3) All the essentials are available at rest house but take one torch, lighter, small blanket, sleeping bag/mat, batteries and throw away your phone. dont forget to carry small water bottle and some snacks to eat in the way since average time of the trek is about 6-8hrs with no shops on the way.
4) Food is available at the small canteen, you can also rent utensils to cook there. But best way is to eat at canteen untill you are in big group.
5) Although theres not many sign boards in the trek route but taking a guide is just waste of money untill the guide is through with history, culture of the place which surely will be add-on for your trek.
6) Best places to pitch tent as per me are;
a) at the hill cliff behind the guest house room (not towards canteen and dorm)
b) cliff near the helipad
c) somewhere close to river in valley.
7) Try to avoid cooking at the place, more over near caves since its just to provide you shelter, its not your kitchen.
8) Carry a bag to take all your litter back or collect it and handover to management for disposal.
9) Trek route which connects to viswema is best for return journey, since theres high chance get hitch hike ride till village from where you can take shared taxi to kohima.
10) Not to mention start early, walk, walk, walk for spellbinding dzukou awaiting for you.
# "Be responsible human being". Dont leave your foot print in the form of your litter. Its one of the pristine places we have so let our younger generation enjoy it too in its bloom.
Written 13 July 2016
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Amritendu r
Kolkata (Calcutta), India51 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
A two hour drive from Kohima, first on a smooth highway and then up a back-breaking mountain road brings you to the spot from where you start the 8 km trek to the Dzukou Valley.
A 3 hour walk straight up 4000 feet through a beautiful rain forest brings you to the top of the mountain . Then the valley starts. An amazing place which has mainly one type of vegetation- stunted bamboos. Then you walk through a carper of bamboos for a 5 km walk to the Trekker hut beautiful perched on the edge of the main valley.
A really wonderful and different place, Dzukou Valley is a paradise for those who want a lighter trek and and amazingly beautiful place.
A two nights stay at the Hut allows you to spend a full day in the valley, which incidentally takes about 2 hours to descend and 3 hours to climb back to the Hut.
You definitely need local guides, porters to have a smooth trip. And the Naga people are real friendly and helpful. You also need to take most of your supplies from the town below.
A 3 hour walk straight up 4000 feet through a beautiful rain forest brings you to the top of the mountain . Then the valley starts. An amazing place which has mainly one type of vegetation- stunted bamboos. Then you walk through a carper of bamboos for a 5 km walk to the Trekker hut beautiful perched on the edge of the main valley.
A really wonderful and different place, Dzukou Valley is a paradise for those who want a lighter trek and and amazingly beautiful place.
A two nights stay at the Hut allows you to spend a full day in the valley, which incidentally takes about 2 hours to descend and 3 hours to climb back to the Hut.
You definitely need local guides, porters to have a smooth trip. And the Naga people are real friendly and helpful. You also need to take most of your supplies from the town below.
Written 6 December 2014
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Naushad H
13 contributions
Dec 2014
My first trip to Dzukou valley was in the month of December 2014. It was really a wonderful and beautiful trip. The day long trek to dzukou valleyis worth taking. But the best time to travel is between June to September.
Written 17 December 2014
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Sanjeev S
Bhubaneswar, India501 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
One of the main reasons for our trip to Nagaland was to hike Dzukou valley. Was keen to take the hike with my wife and children aged 11 and 12 years. Planned to take the hike on 12th Oct, but decided not to, due to heavy overcast and rain on that day. Went there on 13th Oct as the sky was clear and it was a very bright sunny morning. Used the services of Eastern Green Tour recommended by our hotel de Oriental, since we were hiking with kids.
We started at about 8:00 AM from the Hotel and took us about an hour to reach Viswema village and another 45 minutes on the kutcha yet motorable road from Veswama to the Dzukou base (roughly 6 km) from where the hike starts. However we had to stop about a km before the starting point (Trekker's Point) as a tree had fallen on the road and the vehicle could not go any further. After walking for about 25 minutes reached the starting point for Dzuko Valley and started climbing up the steep hill. The climbing was steep for about an hour and 30 minutes (guess its about1.5 km) and reached the top. It took us more time than is required as the rocks and climb up was wet and slippery due to previous day rain. At the top is a resting point where we rested for a while. As soon as we started walking on the side ridge of the valley, to our misfortune it started raining heavily. The hike is largely on a flat track on the narrow ridge for about 6/7 km till Dzuko trekker's hut. To our misfortune the weather turned ugly raining incessantly and the track became muddy, with slush water flowing above ankle and dangerously slippery. We were determined to complete the hike and kept on walking under rain on the treacherous slippery track for about three hours till 1:30 PM. Several times the kids slipped and fell on the mud slush and all of us were completely wet with the downpour. The kids had rain coat, we had umbrellas and our guide Albino had rain coat while Riizono had umbrella. At 1:30 we had the good sense to decide not to go any further and return immediately, as we estimated that it would be really dark while returning and the steep climb down on slippery rock in darkness would be quite dangerous. The trekker's hut was visible and was just about 1 km away from the point we returned. Though all of us were terribly disappointed to return after coming so close, but as I now recollect the turn of events on that day I feel that the decision to return was perhaps the wisest thing of that day. By the time we returned to the resting place on the top of the hill it was about 3:30 PM and everyone was shivering with our cloths completely drenched and the cold chilly wind along with rain blowing heavily. We gathered some chips wrappers, twigs and small pieces of wood and lit a fire, which gave some relief to everyone. Had some food as everyone was hungry. Children were unable to eat as their fingers were numb with cold and had to be fed. After about 30 minutes we started climbing down the hill. It was a very slow dangerous walk down on wet rocks. We kept holding hands in pairs all the way down. By the time we reached the base point it was beyond 5:00PM and completely dark. Our tour operator Reiko was waiting with the vehicle at the base. We went back to hotel and thanked our stars that we could return back safely. Some advice to fellow travelers based on our experience;
• Do not hike in Dzukou in monsoon (not till Oct end), it is dangerous and scary.
• Do not hike with children below 10 years and between 10-14 years only if they have trekked before. This is about 20 km both ways, my family had trekked occasionally so perhaps we could make it back safely.
• While trekking with children, remember once the kids are tired their steps would become wobbly and they have higher chance of slipping. Hold their hand, constantly ask them to walk slow. In our case it was a necessity as with every step we were slipping and there was great risk of slipping from the narrow ridge.
• Weather in monsoon is unpredictable and it would rain surely in the afternoon even if it is a bright sunny morning with clear sky.
• Temperature falls as you go up and is about 7/8 degrees lower. Have some standby warm cloths. We did not had any as we were expecting a sunny afternoon.
• Never with umbrella, it keeps your one hand busy all the time. We had assumed that it won't rain and had rain coats only for the kids.
• Always start early morning, we wanted to start early, but our tour guide advised us to start at about 8:00 AM.
• Take guides if trekking with children, it surely helps, at least in our case they were a great advantage.
• Think calmly and estimate time required, evaluate situation closely and decide. We could return safely because we turned back at the right time. Things could have gone horribly wrong for us had we not taken the decision to return at the right time.
We started at about 8:00 AM from the Hotel and took us about an hour to reach Viswema village and another 45 minutes on the kutcha yet motorable road from Veswama to the Dzukou base (roughly 6 km) from where the hike starts. However we had to stop about a km before the starting point (Trekker's Point) as a tree had fallen on the road and the vehicle could not go any further. After walking for about 25 minutes reached the starting point for Dzuko Valley and started climbing up the steep hill. The climbing was steep for about an hour and 30 minutes (guess its about1.5 km) and reached the top. It took us more time than is required as the rocks and climb up was wet and slippery due to previous day rain. At the top is a resting point where we rested for a while. As soon as we started walking on the side ridge of the valley, to our misfortune it started raining heavily. The hike is largely on a flat track on the narrow ridge for about 6/7 km till Dzuko trekker's hut. To our misfortune the weather turned ugly raining incessantly and the track became muddy, with slush water flowing above ankle and dangerously slippery. We were determined to complete the hike and kept on walking under rain on the treacherous slippery track for about three hours till 1:30 PM. Several times the kids slipped and fell on the mud slush and all of us were completely wet with the downpour. The kids had rain coat, we had umbrellas and our guide Albino had rain coat while Riizono had umbrella. At 1:30 we had the good sense to decide not to go any further and return immediately, as we estimated that it would be really dark while returning and the steep climb down on slippery rock in darkness would be quite dangerous. The trekker's hut was visible and was just about 1 km away from the point we returned. Though all of us were terribly disappointed to return after coming so close, but as I now recollect the turn of events on that day I feel that the decision to return was perhaps the wisest thing of that day. By the time we returned to the resting place on the top of the hill it was about 3:30 PM and everyone was shivering with our cloths completely drenched and the cold chilly wind along with rain blowing heavily. We gathered some chips wrappers, twigs and small pieces of wood and lit a fire, which gave some relief to everyone. Had some food as everyone was hungry. Children were unable to eat as their fingers were numb with cold and had to be fed. After about 30 minutes we started climbing down the hill. It was a very slow dangerous walk down on wet rocks. We kept holding hands in pairs all the way down. By the time we reached the base point it was beyond 5:00PM and completely dark. Our tour operator Reiko was waiting with the vehicle at the base. We went back to hotel and thanked our stars that we could return back safely. Some advice to fellow travelers based on our experience;
• Do not hike in Dzukou in monsoon (not till Oct end), it is dangerous and scary.
• Do not hike with children below 10 years and between 10-14 years only if they have trekked before. This is about 20 km both ways, my family had trekked occasionally so perhaps we could make it back safely.
• While trekking with children, remember once the kids are tired their steps would become wobbly and they have higher chance of slipping. Hold their hand, constantly ask them to walk slow. In our case it was a necessity as with every step we were slipping and there was great risk of slipping from the narrow ridge.
• Weather in monsoon is unpredictable and it would rain surely in the afternoon even if it is a bright sunny morning with clear sky.
• Temperature falls as you go up and is about 7/8 degrees lower. Have some standby warm cloths. We did not had any as we were expecting a sunny afternoon.
• Never with umbrella, it keeps your one hand busy all the time. We had assumed that it won't rain and had rain coats only for the kids.
• Always start early morning, we wanted to start early, but our tour guide advised us to start at about 8:00 AM.
• Take guides if trekking with children, it surely helps, at least in our case they were a great advantage.
• Think calmly and estimate time required, evaluate situation closely and decide. We could return safely because we turned back at the right time. Things could have gone horribly wrong for us had we not taken the decision to return at the right time.
Written 18 October 2016
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Hi, Avishek et al: If I do a trek for a day, which route is easiest but also has great views?
I am 66, have two replaced knees but strong quads. Unfortunately very low stamina. I climb 40% slower than others, as I experienced during the Inca Trail at Machu Picchu a month ago.
Any recos for the best route with a view, and how long that USUALLY takes?
Help!
Written 22 November 2023
I am planning a 7-day trip to nagaland which also covers trek to Dzukou valley. I'm aware that much cannot be carried on the trek as baggage, can anybody tell me if there are any luggage storage options near the starting points of the trek. Or else I'll either have to carry all my stuff to the trek or pay extra for occupying a room at a homestay for storing my luggage.
Written 18 August 2022
Guide22925685939
Karbi Anglong District, India
Weather at Dzukou Valley at first week of October?
Written 18 September 2021
The weather at the valley is quite cold in 1st week of october. In 2021 slight rain is also there.
Written 2 January 2022
Can i take my own camp in dzukyu valley? Is there any charges for the spot to camp? Is cooking allowed? Can i get rented utensils? Are there porters available to carry extra goods? Porter charge? Is there place available to pitch own camp in Kohima, jakhama and viswema?
Written 19 November 2019
Madhukar P
Guntur, India
I am going to dzuku vally trek in December 1st week
Is it best time
How many days it will take from kohima back to kohima
Written 28 October 2019
Hi! Sorry for late reply. Going December is okey but the best time for seeing the lily is on June. And for trekking it’s only 4 to 6 hours. From Kohima to guest house you can go reach in 1 day and you can stay at the guesthouse whatever you want and coming back to Kohima in 1 days
Written 20 August 2020
Is it possible to reach Dzukou valley from Khonoma? How long does it take?
Written 28 June 2019
can we visit Dzuko valley in the month of Oct end and Nov first week ? how is weather there ?
Written 28 June 2019
You can visit anytime but the best time is June. And the weather is always cold
Written 20 August 2020
Is it safe to travel on Sunday and easy to get vehicles from Viswema village to kohima and dimapur??
Can someone provide contact number of any driver or transport owner who drive in this route
Written 22 May 2019
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