3 Nights 4 Days
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Dzukou Valley, on the border of Nagaland and Manipur, is a lesser-known pocket of heaven for trekkers and wanderers seeking seclusion in nature. Dzukou Valley, at 2438 metres above sea level and behind the second highest peak in Nagaland, is thought to have gained its name from its namesake river, which meaning ‘cold waters.’
The lovely scenery provides a panoramic view of gentle undulating hills that is sure to enchant visitors. The entire valley is carpeted with flowers during the rainy season, giving it a unique appeal. The walk offers rich green landscapes dotted with a diverse range of flora, as well as the company of the meandering twin rivers of Dzukou and Japfu, which guarantee a sense of solitude and tranquilly.
The steep ascent, followed by 3-4 hours of walking through thick bamboo thickets and deep forest terrain, explains why this track is regarded as one of Nagaland’s top trek routes. This challenging trek expedition will be entirely worth the fascinating vistas throughout this particular route for all you keen trekkers, adventure seekers, and photographers. If the prospect of a new experience hasn’t piqued your interest yet, simply look at the magnificent photographs of the valley; you’ll be as awestruck as we are! Book your place now to experience the most lovely spot in the North – eastern with Desi Nomadz and cross another adventure off your travel bucket list!
The Hornbill festival is a popular festival in the Indian state of Nagaland. The festival is held every year from December 1 to 10 and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the people of Nagaland. The festival is named after the hornbill, a bird that is found in abundance in Nagaland. The festival is an opportunity for the people of Nagaland to showcase their culture and heritage. It is also a time for them to socialize and enjoy themselves.
The Hornbill Festival is a celebration of the rich culture and heritage of the Nagaland people. Held every year in December, the festival is a time for the community to come together and celebrate their unique way of life. The festival features traditional music and dance, as well as handicrafts and food stalls. There is also a Miss Hornbill pageant, which is a highlight of the event. The Hornbill Festival is a great opportunity to learn about the fascinating culture of Nagaland. If you’re looking for an adventure, this is definitely the place to be!
Desi Nomadz Hornbill festival and Dzukou valley trek is a great combination to witness the festival and also to enjoy the thrill of Dzukou valley trek in one single trip. So what are you waiting for? Prepare yourself for a visual feast as you ascend towards the Dzukou valley and the heritage culture of Hornbill festival.
Day 1: Start early morning from Kohima to reach Kisama village. Spend the day visiting Hornbill festival. Reach to Kisama village, Dinner, stay.
Day 2: Start early morning for Dzukou valley trek, enroute lunch, Reach the valley, sightseeing to dead valley, helipad ground, dzukou river, reach to the campsite. Dinner & night stay at camp.
Day 3: After breakfast start descending from Dzukou valley, Pick up from Vishwema point and drop to Kohima. Dinner and Night stay at Kohima.
Day 4: Breakfast at Kohima. You can spend few hours for sightseeing in Kohima town. After that you can depart for Dimapur
You can also check out the detailed itinerary from here.
For the duration of this adventure, you will be staying in guesthouses or in lodges, on a sharing basis Starting from day 1 to day 4.
We’ll provide Non veg/ Veg meals on all days of the trip.
one must also follow some basic guidelines laid down by us so that the trek execution is smooth and easy. Here are few of the guidelines that are mandatory while you enroll for the trek
P.s -Though the list is exhaustive, we may add or remove some norms if required which will be informed prior to the start of the trek.
The more earlier your decide to go more easier it gets- As the trek traverses to arduous regions with no connectivity as such , home stays bookings need to be booked advanced many weeks back, also availability is another hurdle so its better to book in advance .Same goes for fooding. Desinomadz won’t take last minute requests for enrollment for an ongoing batch.
Pack what’s necessary– Pack only what’s necessary. You would require to climb steep inclines and declines along the trek and needless to say a lighter baggage would go along way for a delightful trek. Pack what’s necessary only , avoid taking more baggage’s ,it will wear you down badly. If you are unsure what to take and what not to take we will be happy to help you for recommendation. Also we would share a list of items that need to mandatorily taken for the trek.
Fooding– Prior to the start of trek we would be sharing the day to day menu for the entire trek. It would contain nutritious and light food that would keep you pepped up for the trek. The food won’t be over the the top level but will be sumptuous and locally prepared. Any extra food except what is there in the menu shared beforehand would be chargeable . You need to carry water all along the trek , though you would be getting packaged water all along the trek except few parts which you can buy.So it is advised to fill up your bottles in the hot springs sources or camps we would be staying in. We would carry zeoline for emergency purposes if required.
Accommodation – We would put ourselves in tents. During the stay kindly follow the local rules of the area and of the tents. Misbehavior, intoxication or any other means that may occur as unlawful or demeaning will not be tolerated.
Timeline – Desinomadz has fixed timeline and plan that need to be followed rigorously. Our Itinerary will stay fixed and it needs to be followed with utmost care. It is designed in a way to give you the balance of ample amount of rest and exertion for the trek.
Trek leader – A trek leader will be accompanying you the entire stretch of the trek . You need to thoroughly listen to his/her direction at all times. Problems faced if any while on the trek should immediately be informed to the trek leader and wait for his instructions.
Teamwork – You will be trekking as team with the trek leader at helm followed by the local guide. It is advised to stick together and share the common team vision and brotherhood as you go along. Be on the lookout for any problems faced by any other fellow trek mate and inform us. Moving as a unit makes the trek all the more , less tedious and more joyful.
Smoking, drinking or any other form of intoxication is not recommended during the trek. You would be trekking a lot and that puts your body under lot of toil and at that altitude you may feel nausea, vomiting and and many other health complications may arise. So its advised not to take any sort of intoxicating substances during the trek.
You are responsible for your safety – Though the trek to sandakphu is of moderate nature we strictly forbid any of our fellow trekkers to take shortcuts , stop at undesignated places without informing the trek leader. It is easy to get lost or get injured due to self made decisions. Listen and follow the trail taken by the trek leader and avoid putting unnecessary physical exertion to your body,it might cost you big time.
Prior to the start of the trek it is mandatory to sign and fill an agreement devised by us with your signature. It’s a standard level agreement consisting of your basic details and your agreement on the part that you are willing to take this trek in your own free will.
If a trip is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rains, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc), Desi Nomadz will issue a trek voucher for the full amount. The voucher can be redeemed for the same trek or another trek in the next one year.
In case you wish to cancel your trek please e-mail us at support@desinomadz.com. Cancellation requests are not taken over phone.
The cancellation charges are as under:
Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek — full refund.
Cancellation between 30 days and 20 days to the start of the trek — 50% refund.
Cancellation less than 20 days to the start of the trek — no refund.
Please note:
If service purchased with a voucher code, then voucher amount will be deducted from deposit amount while refund to customer.
In case of refund, there will be a deduction of bank charges (if applicable) from the total fee you have paid. Also, if you have opted for a trek insurance, the amount will not be refunded.
Meet with trek leader at Kohima. Before leaving, take stock of necessary things. This is where you can purchase additional supplies if needed. From here you will start the trip to Naga Heritage village, where Hornbill Festival is celebrated in a grand way. The estimated time to cover this trip is 30-45 minutes, varies depending upon road condition. Packed lunch will be served. Enjoy the rich culture and heritage of Hornbill festival. Around afternoon we will start our journey towards Kisama village.It will be within a short distance, so we will be covering this distance by walk, It will take hardly 10-15 minutes. Once we will reach to the village, unload your backpacks and have some rest. After some times, dinner will be ready for you, before retiring to your beds for the night. Lights out!
8:00 AM – Wake up early. After refreshment, you’ll be served with breakfast. Hurry up to pack your backpack as we have to start the journey shortly. After breakfast, you will start your trip from Kisama towards the cultural Vishwema village. This will be our start of the trek. We’ll start the trek by this trail & by afternoon its planned to reach to the Dzukou valley base. If reached by the planned time, we will be out for sightseeing. We’ll settle here for the night. Have your dinner under the moonlight sky in Dzukou valley.
After breakfast if time permits some more time into sightseeing. After that we will be descending towards Vishwema village. Take transportation from there to Kohima town. Night stay at Kohima
After breakfast, our trip ends. You can expand at your wish or availability. you can spend 1-2 hours for local sightseeing on walk / as per your choice of vehicle. After that you can depart for Dimapur.
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