Nagaland Adventures

Nagaland's green hills, high valleys and traditional villages are perfect for trekking and camping.

Dzukou Valley

The trek to the Dzukou Valley starts from Viswema or Zakhama near Kohima. The valley is famous for its rolling green hills and, in summer, its Dzukou lilies; trekkers stay in a rest house or camp.

Peaks

Mount Japfu, near Kohima, is a popular day climb, and Mount Saramati, the highest peak in Nagaland at about 3,841 metres, rises on the border with Myanmar in Kiphire district.

Villages

Khonoma, India's first green village, has walking trails, terraced fields and a forest reserve protected by the villagers.

Indian visitors from outside the state need an Inner Line Permit, which can be applied for online.

Sources

Nagaland Tourism: Government of Nagaland
Nagaland Forest Department: Government of Nagaland
Hornbill Festival: Government of Nagaland
Indian Mountaineering Foundation: New Delhi: climbing and trekking in the Indian Himalaya
Adventure Tour Operators Association of India: safety guidelines and registered operators

Plan a trip to Nagaland

Places in Nagaland for adventure, from our list of places to visit:

Dzukou Valley – best time: June to September for flowers; October to March for clear views
Japfu Peak – best time: October to March

Places to visit in Nagaland, with the best time to visit and official booking for each place. More: Nagaland Wildlife, Nagaland Festivals, Nagaland Cuisine, Nagaland Culture.