Dzukou Valley

State: Nagaland, in the north eastern part of India.

Best Time to Travel: From June to September.

Location: Located in south western part of Nagaland. It is about 30 km south of Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.

The Dzukou Valley

The Dzukou Valley is tucked away at 2438 metres above sea level, behind the Japfu range in the north eastern state of Nagaland in India. As the month of June & September arrives, the entire valley is covered with a carpet of wild flowers. The Dzukou Valley is one of the most ideal place for peace and nature lovers. The D zukou Valley is just 30 km from Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland. The swirling streams that loiters through Dzukou freezes during extreme winter.

The Flora of Dzukou

ValleyUntouched by civilisation and splendiferous in its beauty, this valley otherwise called the valley of celestial charm has an tempting appeal to all who gaze it. In summer, wild herbs and shrubs sprout along the stream banks. Lilies in white and pink, euphorbias, aconitums and hundreds of other botanical species in varied colours adorn the valley in monsoon.
Though Dzukou is known for its bio-diversity, the predominant plant is the tough bamboo brush because of which it looks like a justly mown lawn from far away. Rhododendrons of different colours beatify the hills abounding the valley.

Dzukou Lily

Common name: Dzuko lily, Dzukou lily Botanical name: Lilium chitrangadae Family: Liliaceae (lily family)
A beautiful and rare species of lily, found only in the Dzuko valley. Dzuko valley is well-hidden among the high mountain ranges on the Manipur-Nagaland border. The endemic Dzukou lily was first identified, in the Dzukou valley, by Hijam Bikramjit of the Life Sciences Department, Manipur University, in the summer of 1991. Bikramjit was part of a Manipur Cultural Integration Conference team that trekked to the valley that summer. Bikramjit named it after his mother. Dzuko lily is similar in appearance to the revered Siroi Lily, but is deep pink in color.

Dzukou Valley - Trekker's Paradise

This is one of the best trekking spots in the North-Eastern Region. The valley is surrounded by hills, natural caves & rocks and is thus, ideal for camping. Inspite of the difficult terrain and non-availability of facilities, this is one of the most frequented trekking spots in the entire North East India. Its emerald green rolling hills interlinked by gentle flowing streams are trekker's fancy. A few tourist rest houses are constructed for trekkers.

Journey to Dzukou Valley in Nagaland

Airport : The nearest airport is at Dimapur. One can take a bus or taxi from here to reach the valley.

Railhead : The nearest railhead is at Dimapur. One can take a bus or taxi from here to reach the valley.

Rail Transport : The NH 39 is close to the Dzukou Valley. One can easily reach there by bus or taxi. The NH 39 connects Nagaland to rest of India via Guwahati(Assam)

Staying near Dzukou Valley in Nagaland

There are circuit house and PWD bunglows for the tourist come from several parts of the world.