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Dzukou Valley Trekking

Dzukou Valley Trekking

Dzukou Valley

The word Dzukou is originally derived from the Viswema dialect of the Angamis which means "Soulless and Dull"
referring to when some ancestors of Viswema
who moved out to establish a new village in Dzukou,
due to the unfavourable weather conditions
 they were unable to harvest crops which led them to say
 "The valley is very Beautiful but is dull and soulless".


The Dzukou Valley is situated at an altitude of more than 2200 m above sea level, behind the Japfu Peak,Nagaland; the valley shares the border of the states of Nagaland and Manipur. This valley is well known for its natural environment, seasonal flowers and flora & fauna.



Miss Rajashree Khersa & Mr. Arjun Jahari
There are two routes to ascend the mountain from different areas, Jakhama Village being one of the starting point and the other is a beautiful village Viswema, who gave the name to the valley.
The shared sumo service also operates between Kohima and Zakhma. Zakhma is about 20 Kms from Kohima. The sumo service is available from NST Bus Station, Kohima.

We arrived at the end of this motor-able road,i.e Zakhma. There is a steep hike of about 3-4 Kms through stone carved stairs on the right side. OR There is a sign board instructing the way to Dzukou Valley before reaching the end of road perched on one of the trees on the right side. A long fleet of beautifully carved stones on the right leads one to the top of the Dzukou Valley. Some of the carved 
stones are marked noting the height from the sea level.



This is the best gateway for trekking, for adventure and nature lovers as it consists of hours of hike to reach the top and the journey high up the mountains covered with the clouds which is exotic and breathtaking. There is a lot of moss and green algae covering the stones as well as clinging on the barks of trees which only adds the beauty to it.

From the top of Dzukou Valley
From the top of Dzukou Valley, there is a straight walk to the Guest House or Trekkers Camp, which is about 5-6 Kms from top. A rain coat is necessary as the weather around Dzukou Valley can be very unpredictable. 

Life full of Adventure

The Dzukou valley looks like a mown lawn from a distance and the main vegetation 
 found is bamboo plants,family of Shibataea. 
The valley is watered by two meandering streams viz Dzukou river and the Japfu river which often freezes in winter.


Camping Life

The valley has many natural caves if you want to experience living life-like a caveman. But we chose to experience the life living in tents. Apart from that there is dormitory available at the guest house.
Whereas for food, either we bring along with us or can have it at the guest house. 
Mr. Sarporaj Hojai arranged the tent that we are looking at right now, and for food we are having special non-veg item of the guest house & our special curry that we prepared.




(Left to Right)- Joringdao Gorlosa, Sarporaj Hojai, Britijoy Khersa,
 Rajashree Khersa, Himsiringdao Hapila, Arjun Jahari

Wake up early in the morning, grab a cup of tea and stare at the valley as the sunlight
passes through the clouds. The relation between the sun and the valley is amazing, 
every time you stare at the valley it gives you a different and magnificent view 
that mesmerising your heart.


Dzukou Valley

The valley can be explored by descending down from the guest house area as it is located on
top of hillock. The view of the complete valley is breathtaking, the trail from the guest house to
the valley with ice-cold stream flowing with natural caves is a single way.


Pic taken by Mr. Joringdao Gorlosa

The Valley has a magic that steals your heart away, 
everywhere you turn it will only make you fall in love.






Thanking for travelling along :

with love from

Miss. Rajashree Khersa
Mr. Sarporaj Hojai
Mr. Arjun Jahari
Mr. Britijoy Khersa
Mr. Joringdao Gorlosa
Mr. Himsiringdao Hapila



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