Nagaland Tour With Dzukou Valley Trek | Budget Package

Day 1: Arrival at Dimapur, Konoma – The Green Village

• Travelers arriving by train at Dimapur Railway Station will be picked up around 11:30 AM at noon. Travelers deboarding flights at Dimapur Airport will be picked up around 12 PM in the noon.

• Reach the beautiful green village – Khonoma – and go on a village walk.
  If lucky, we will be treated with a beautiful sunset across the hill.

• Check into our cozy village homestay at Khonoma.

• Socially gather as we share each other's stories and get to know each other better.

• Finish Dinner served at stay, and take a good night’s rest.

Day 2: Kohima attractions, Kisama Heritage Village Walk

• Fresh up, have Breakfast, check out of the stay.

• We will move towards the capital city of Nagaland, Kohima.

• Stop by at Nagaland State Museum, which is in the middle of Kohima town, and get to know about the colorful local culture and different tribes that are part of this unique state.

• Visit the historic Cathedral Church with a grand view of Kohima town.

• Visit the World War II Cemetery to learn interesting stories about the Japanese army attacking India through the Northeast and how the Nagas defended our country.

• Explore Kisama Heritage village, the mystic piece of land that showcases rich culture, architecture, and practices of the Nagas. It’s at a walkable distance from our homestay. Kisama is also the venue of the vibrant Hornbill festival that happens every year in December.

• One can explore closed architectural pieces like Bamboo pavilion, Idols, and Morungs which are the arenas for the tribes to learn and display different skills like archery, arts, crafts and even headhunting! Most of these places in Heritage village are actively decorated during Hornbill festival of early December.

• Finish a hot Dinner before calling it off for the day.

Day 3: Dzukou Valley: Trek to Fairy Land, Camping

• Breakfast time.

• The day we have been waiting for has arrived. Today we shall trek to the heavenly Dzukou valley. Our Dzukou cab will pick people from the homestay.

• Note: Dzukou Valley doesn’t have a mobile network, no shops, no civilization. It is advised to carry some cash & pack some snacks.

• You may put your bigger backpacks at the Homestay and carry only a small backpack with essentials. Our guide will give individual sleeping bags to each trekker, and our Porter will carry heavier tents.

• The initial part of the trek, around 2 hours of the mountain slope, is steep and surrounded by rainforest.

• Once we hike up the mountain, a completely new world appears in front of our eyes. Tens of rolling hills carpeted by dwarf bamboo trees welcome trekkers with captivating views.

• This remaining part of trek of about 3 hours through the valley is relatively easy but long. The beauty of the valley will make trekkers forget everything else.

• We will reach base camp, located in a magnificent setting at the other end.

• After a brief rest, we will head to the Helipad and enjoy a beautiful sunset if the skies are clear.

• Gear up for a very, very cold night. Weather permitting, our Dzukou camp may even arrange a common bonfire.

• Have a basic but hot Dinner before resting in your assigned tents.

Day 4: Explore the Fairyland, Trek back to Earth, and stay at Kisama

• 6 AM start: Today, we shall trek down the valley to reach breathtaking grasslands, pristine and cold flowing rivers, and floating clouds that act as a crown to the majestic mountain peaks.

• This 3 Km trek down is the icing on the cake of the already unimaginable setting of the Dzukou valley

• After taking endless selfies, groupfies, and Reels, we will finally trek up to our base camp

• Finish Breakfast.

• Resume our trek along the hills, and finally hike down the rainforest of the mountain slope to return to the base village.

• Our Dzukou vehicle will be waiting at the parking lot to pick up exhausted trekkers.

• Once we are dropped off at the stay by early evening, there is no more activity planned for the day.

• Your body asks for rest after 2 days of trek and exploration; it deserves a hot water bath.

• Finish Dinner and have a tight sleep.

Day 5: Return journey

• Good morning, Nagaland, one last time during the trip.

• All the outgoing flights are scheduled around afternoon from Dimapur Airport. Our Airport vehicle will drop you just in time for flight check-in / baggage drop.

• People travelling to Guwahati on their own will be dropped at Dimapur Railway Station.

• Goodbye bye Nagaland, until next time.

Inclusions

• Travel (Dimapur to Dimapur)

• Stay for 4 nights

• 4 times Breakfast

• All entry tickets, permissions

• Dzukou Valley Trekking Fees

• Expert Driver (for smaller groups), Trip Captain (for bigger groups)

• At least 1 Campfire (if it doesn’t rain at the time)

• Airport pick up and drop at fixed timings (Ex, Dimapur)

• A unique cultural and offbeat experience of the most untouched state, Nagaland.

• GST

Exclusions

• Lunches & Dinners

• Any kind of insurance, activities, shopping, party, or medical expenses

• Any misc. expenses that are not included above

• Any extra cost arising due to any change in the itinerary/stay/route on account of bad weather, traffic congestion, landslides/roadblocks, natural calamities, political disturbances and/or any other factors beyond our control.

• Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste,

• A lightweight large Backpack for the entire trip (60 liters or more).
  Note: Trolleys are not recommended for this backpacking trip.

• A small backpack for basic items (to carry valuables, water bottles, etc, for outdoors)

• Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)

• Thermal inners and warm clothes (cold climate)

• A Poncho or a rainproof Jacket with a hood (to protect from cold winds, sudden rain/snowfall)

• Waterproof gloves, thick socks, track pants, full-sleeved t-shirts (to keep your body warm)

• Cap/Hat/Sunglasses (to protect from harmful sun rays)

• Sunscreen (SPF 50 or more)

• Power bank, charger, camera, binoculars (if you wish to)

• Hand sanitizer and liquid hand wash will help during journeys

• A proper water bottle for your trip. You may feel at our stay

• Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, wet/dry clothes)

• Water-resistant ,good grip shoes for travel, extra slippers to use at guest houses

• Personal medications that you may feel necessary (remember that roads, chill climate)

• You may also carry a good amount of snacks to munch on during your trip.

Starting points:

• Dimapur Railway Station: 10:30 AM on Day 1

• Dimapur Airport: 11:00 AM on Day 1

Drop points:

• Dimapur Airport: 10 AM on Day 5

• Dimapur Railway station: 10:30 AM on Day 5

Local Travel in Nagaland:

• Local Travel by Sumo/Innova/Eeco or similar tourist vehicles.

• Usually, we use multiple vehicles during the trip.

• Note: There is no night journey in this trip. All travel is during the day.

How to reach Dimapur by Train:

• Book a flight to Guwahati (much cheaper than a Dimapur flight).

• Take a morning train to Dimapur – just 5 5-hour journey from Guwahati.

Flight booking:

1. Our team can also assist you in booking your flight tickets from/to Guwahati or Dimapur as per your choice.

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