Hornbill Festival & Dzukou Valley Trek
Okay, here's the deal
Come for the mountains.Stay for what they do to your brain.
Worth the early wake-up.
Immerse yourself in Nagaland’s rich tribal culture at the Hornbill Festival before embarking on a trek to the breathtaking Dzukou Valley. Experience authentic village homestays in Zakhama, explore local heritage and historical sights, and spend an unforgettable night under the stars at the top of Dzukou Valley.
The good stuff
Things you'll probably talk about later.
The views, the random conversations, the tiny moments that somehow become the whole point of the trip.
01Full day cultural immersion at Hornbill Festival
02Stay at a traditional homestay in Zakhama Village
03Visit the historical World War II Museum
04Guided trek to the emerald green Dzukou Valley top
05Overnight stay and exploration at Dzukou top
06Private car transfers from Dimapur and back
How this thing goes
One day at a time.
No speed-running the mountains. No checking boxes just because they're there.
Just a trail, good people, questionable amounts of chai, and enough time to actually be there.
01 Day
DimapurZakhama
Dimapur to Zakhama Homestay
Pickup from Dimapur to Zakhama Homestay. Local sightseeing & leisure day. Dinner at homestay.
Altitude
1400mWalking time
3-4 hours drive
02 Day
Zakhama HomestayKisama Heritage Village
Zakhama & Hornbill Festival
Breakfast, explore Zakhama village, and spend the day exploring Hornbill Festival. Drop back to homestay.
Altitude
1400mWalking time
Full day
03 Day
ZakhamaKisama / Kohima
WW2 Museum & Leisure
Breakfast, visit World War 2 museum, and drop back to homestay.
Altitude
1400mWalking time
Half day
04 Day
ZakhamaDzukou Valley Top
Trek to Dzukou Valley Top
Breakfast, packed lunch, drop to trek start point. Reach Dzukou top, explore the valley, and dinner.
Altitude
2452mWalking time
5-6 hours trek
05 Day
Dzukou Valley TopDimapur
Trek Down & Return to Dimapur
Breakfast, trek down from Dzukou Valley, pickup by car, and drop back to Dimapur.
Altitude
260mWalking time
4 hours trek + 4 hours driveA glimpse
Hornbill Festival & Dzukou Valley Trek
Good to know
What's covered.What isn't.
No fine-print scavenger hunt. Here's exactly what comes with the trip.
You're covered
Included in your trip
- 3 Nights Homestay accommodation + 1 Night stay at Dzukou Valley
- Breakfast, Packed Lunch (on trek day), and Dinner
- Transportation (Dimapur <-> Zakhama, Zakhama <-> Trek start point)
- Hornbill Festival Entry Fee
- Local Tour Guide & Trek assistance
- Inner Line Permits / Trek Permits
You're on your own
Not included in your trip
- Lunch (except packed lunch on trek day)
- Personal expenses
- Travel to and from Dimapur
From the trail
People who actually went.
Real experiences from people who have walked this trail.
From
₹13,999/ person