A: It is a moderately challenging trek making it ideal for fit beginners and experienced trekkers alike. The most popular route from Viswema offers a gradual ascent followed by a steep 1 hour climb, then flattens out into a scenic walk across the valley’s grassy plateau. While the trek doesn’t require technical skills, decent fitness, proper footwear, and mental readiness are essential. 

A: Time your trek well
The best time is from June to September for blooming flowers or October to February for clear skies and crisp mountain views.

Flights, Trains, Buses, and All Essential Travel Details. Travespert’s base camp for the Dzukou Valley Trek is located in Jakhama Village, a peaceful hillside village about 18 km from the main bustling capital of Nagaland, Kohima.

You must reach on Day 1 of your trek at:

– Travespert Dzukou Base in Jakhama by 8:00 AM, or

– Viswema Village Sumo Station by 8:30 AM

You can arrive at the starting point on your own, or Travespert can arrange transportation from Kohima to either Jakhama or Viswema upon request.

We highly recommend that you arrive in Kohima, Jakhama or Viswema a day before. For example, if the Day 1 of your trek is 25th July, book your tickets to reach Kohima, Jakhama or Viswema by 24th July. This gives you a buffer to account for unexpected delays and also allows you to rest well before starting your trek.

Here is a detailed guide to help you plan your travel to Kohima:

Kohima is easily accessible by road from Dimapur. However, there are stretches that are prone to frequent landslides, often leading to delays. Keep this in mind while planning your journey.

The easiest way to reach Kohima is to:

Fly to Dimapur, take a direct taxi(shared or private) from Dimapur Airport to Kohima ISBT.

Take a train to Dimapur, take a direct taxi(shared or private) from Dimapur Airport to Kohima ISBT.

How to reach the Travespert Dzukou Base in Jakhama or Viswema Sumo Station

From Kohima–

Jakhama is 18 km from the main center of Kohima. Depart from the Kohima ISBT Bus Stand or BOC Taxi Stand and take about 30–40 minutes to reach Jakhama.

Viswema is 23 km from the main center of Kohima. Depart from the Kohima ISBT Bus Stand or BOC Taxi Stand and take about 25–60 minutes to reach Viswema.

A: Trekkers frequently ask us for reliable stay options before or after their treks. We understand that browsing through endless online listings can be time-consuming and confusing. That’s why, with our network of trekkers and trek leaders, we have put together the best hotel recommendations in the major cities near our treks which will be shared to you by our team when they will contact you post-booking for confirmation within 24 hours.

These are places we’ve personally vetted for their comfort, cleanliness, and convenient locations—close to both town centers and our designated pick-up points. 

During the trek, you’ll stay in dormitory-style huts or tents at the Dzukou base camp. These are minimal but cozy, offering everything you need to rest and recharge. Warm sleeping bags, simple meals, and the peacefulness of nature all around you.

If you’re planning to arrive a day early or stay after the trek, we can also recommend reliable homestays or guest houses in Kohima or Jakhama just let our team know and we’ll be happy to help!.

Gears
A rucksack bag of 60L and a day pack
3-litre water bladder or water bottle

Clothes

• A sun cap and a woollen cap
• UV-protected sunglasses
• At least 1 pair of inner thermals
• One cotton long-sleeve and 2 short sleeve t-shirts
• 1 fleece jacket
• 1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket
• 1 pair of gloves
• At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 2 pairs of socks
• A small towel
• A rain jacket or a poncho

Footwear

• Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
• Flip flops/sandals