
Dzukou Valley
Dzukou Valley, Nagaland
At nearly 2500m above the sea level in the remote recess of Naga hills lies Dzukou valley of flowers serenaded by the pristine rivers. It is a valley of unparalleled picturesqueness, dotted with some of the world’s most exotic and rare wild flowers.
The valley welcomes the visitors with a carpet of lush green landscape in every month of the year. But, it’s during the monsoon when everything here comes to life, from exotic wild flowers, birds, rare butterflies, pristine crisscrossing rivers etc. One such exotic flower is Lilium Chitrangadae commonly known as Dzukou Lily and found only in the Dzukou valley in the world.
Rural Odyssey brings to you an amazing experience to hike to the Dzukou Valley this monsoon, to witness the beauty you have never witnessed before, to be one with the nature and the wild.
Dzukou Valley – Dzukou in Angami dialect mean “cold water” referring to the ice cold stream that flows through the valley and freezes into ice in winter months. Alternative explanation refers to the Mao Naga word dziikou that means ‘dreamlike’ referring to its serenity as a dreamscape. The valley spreads on small mounds of thick bamboo brush naturally strewn and polished, with snow covered streams and rivulets.
Lilium Chitrangadae –commonly known as Dzukou Lily is a rare variety of Lily found only in Dzukou valley in the entire world. It is pink in color with slight shades of white.
Bird-watching – Be ready to spot some beautiful and rare birds that will make you fall in love with nature once again. Therapists say that bird sounds work as a brain spa, so be ready to be left rejuvenated after the trek.
Fishing – Yes, you heard it right. Try your hands on fishing the Naga style.
Khonoma Green Village – Referred to as Khwunoria by its dwellers, is estimated to be 500 years old. The village is inhabited by Angami Nagas and by the joint efforts of its people it is the first green village in Asia. Khonoma’s fame chiefly comes through its standing as a warrior village and gallantry in warfare.
INR 18,000 per person from Dimapur to Dimapur.