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Nagaland

Kohima, Khonoma and the Dzukou valley

Naga food and history in Kohima, a night in the green village of Khonoma, and a two-day trek into the Dzukou valley.

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A crowd gathered around a bonfire at a festival ground
Length
6 days
Starts from
Dimapur
Best months
October to May
Good for
Trekking, Food, Festivals

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Kohima

    Drive up from Dimapur. Visit the war cemetery and the local market.

  2. Day 2

    Kisama

    The Naga heritage village at Kisama, where the Hornbill festival is held, then back to Kohima for a Naga dinner.

  3. Day 3

    Khonoma

    A homestay night in Khonoma, with a walk through its terraced fields and stone gates.

  4. Day 4 to 5

    Dzukou valley

    Trek in from Viswema or Zakhama, stay the night at the valley rest house, and walk out the next day.

  5. Day 6

    Dimapur

    Drive down to Dimapur for your flight or train.

Good to know

  • The Hornbill festival runs from 1 to 10 December. Rooms in Kohima fill months ahead.
  • Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit for Nagaland.
  • The Dzukou rest house is basic: carry a sleeping bag and warm layers.

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