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EasyAMS lowJun–Sep (flowers), Oct–Nov (clear)

Dzükou Valley

Nagaland · Naga Hills · Nagaland–Manipur border · from Viswema / Zakhama

The 'Valley of Flowers of the Northeast' — a rolling green valley that erupts with seasonal blooms (including the rare Dzükou lily), straddling the Nagaland–Manipur border.

Plan this trekOpen in the grader
Max altitude
2452 m
Distance
16 km
Days
3
Honest grade
Easy
AMS risk
low · 0
The flyover

Fly the route in 3D

Real SRTM terrain, with the trail colored by each night’s AMS risk — watch where Dzükou Valley starts pushing your body too fast.

The map

Where you’ll sleep, on real terrain

The elevation profile traces the full climb and descent; tap a camp on the map and the SpO₂ gauge and safety numbers follow.

Elevation profile — the whole climb
Highest-risk night: Viswema (base) · sleeps 1,800 m · tap a camp on the map for its numbers
2,0002,5000 km22 km
Hover the profile to read altitude & AMS zone at any point.
Below 2,500 m — AMS rare2,500–3,500 m — acclimatise
D1 8 km · 3–4.5 hD2 6 km · 1.5–2.5 hD3 8 km · 2.5–3.5 h

Reconstructed from real per-day distance, ascent and camp altitudes. The line between points is a straight approximation — not a surveyed terrain profile.

When to go

Best months

Prime window: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Curated season (Jun–Sep (flowers), Oct–Nov (clear))— off-months reasoned from the region’s monsoon and winter.

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Trail path

Stage by stage

Start · Viswema→End · ViswemaLoop~22 km walked · est 7–11 h total
Day 1Viswema → Dzükou rest house~8 kmest 3–4.5 hSteep steps, then the valley rim
Day 2Rest house → Valley loop → rest house~6 kmest 1.5–2.5 hLily blooms Jun–Jul
Day 3Rest house → Viswema~8 kmest 2.5–3.5 h

Distances are approximate operator-standard figures. Times are computed— Naismith’s rule (pace + climb + descent) slowed for altitude, for a fit trekker with breaks — not copied from brochures. Plan generously; groups move at the pace of their slowest member.

The route

Night by night, stop by stop

Each stop is where you sleep — the altitude that drives acclimatisation. Exact camps and per-day distances vary by operator; the safety flags are computed from this profile.

  1. 1
    Viswema (base)1800 m · est SpO₂ 94%
  2. 2
    Dzükou valley (rest house / camp)2400 m (+600 m) · est SpO₂ 92%
  3. 3
    Valley (exploration day)2400 m · est SpO₂ 92%
Why this grade

Sold as "Moderate"; our numbers put it at Easy. Broadly consistent.

Max altitude
5
Acclimatisation load
0
Daily distance
4
Length & remoteness
3
7-day weather window

Overnight lows lapse-adjusted to the high camp (~2400 m).

Sun
10°
Mon
11°
Tue
11°
Wed
11°
Thu
10°
Fri
10°
Sat
10°
Permits (Indian nationals)

Nagaland: an Inner Line Permit is required to enter — for domestic Indian travellers too.

Inner Line Permit (ILP)
Nagaland Govt (online / at entry points)
Forest / national-park permit
State Forest Dept / park authority
Full permit navigator →
⛑Emergency & evacuation
Nearest roadhead
See the trek roadhead
Nearest hospital
Nearest district / community health centre
Helipad
Charter only — arranged via operator/administration
Trek area (approx)
25.573, 94.090
If things go wrong

Descend to the roadhead; arrange onward transport to the nearest hospital. Carry evacuation insurance.

Approximate planning info — confirm with your operator. HAPE/HACE signs = descend immediately.

Known hazards
  • •Cold nights in the valley — carry warm layers
  • •Remote with limited water; a 2021 wildfire shows how dry it gets
  • •Nagaland ILP required even for domestic trekkers
Highlights

On the trail

Photo credits →
Before you go

Necessary preparations

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Fitness

  • Build to a comfortable 5 km jog/brisk-walk in ~40 minutes, 3–4× a week for 4–6 weeks.
  • Expect ~5 km of walking a day — train on stairs and inclines, not just flat ground.
  • Do a few hikes carrying your actual daypack weight so your legs and shoulders are used to it.
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Acclimatisation & health

  • Know the AMS golden rules: don't ascend with symptoms; if worse, descend; HAPE/HACE = descend now.
  • Stay hydrated (3–4 L/day), eat well even without appetite, and avoid alcohol at altitude.
  • Carry a personal first-aid kit; tell your operator about any medical conditions in advance.
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Gear & clothing

  • Layering system: moisture-wicking base, fleece/down mid, waterproof-breathable shell (jacket + pants).
  • Broken-in waterproof trekking boots with ankle support + 3–4 pairs of wool/synthetic socks.
  • 40–55 L backpack with rain cover; a 20 L daypack if porters carry the main load.
  • 3-season sleeping bag rated to at least −5 °C; a liner adds warmth cheaply.
  • Trekking poles, sun hat, and warm hat + gloves for cold camps.
  • UV protection: category-4 glacier sunglasses, SPF 50+, lip balm — UV is brutal at altitude and on snow.
  • Headlamp (+ spare batteries), 1 L insulated bottle, and a power bank (cold drains batteries fast).
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Documents & permits

  • Government photo ID (original + several photocopies) and passport photos for permits.
  • Line/area permit (ILP for Indians, PAP for foreigners) — see the permit navigator for this state.
  • Forest/national-park entry & camping permit — often arranged at the roadhead or by your operator.
  • Travel + trek insurance that explicitly covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation.
  • Emergency-contact card: family contact, blood group, allergies, and your day-by-day itinerary.
Ask about this trek

Dzükou Valley copilot

Grounded strictly in this trek’s data — route, computed times, AMS grade, permits and field notes. It won’t invent water sources or clear you medically. Ask in English or Hindi.

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