🗓️ Nagaland Itinerary: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Start & End Point: Guwahati Airport (Assam)
Major Highlights: Kohima, Kisama Heritage Village, Dzukou Valley Trek
Day 1: Arrival at Guwahati Airport – Drive to Kohima (Approx. 8-9 hrs)
- Morning: Arrive at Guwahati Airport.
- Start drive to Kohima (via Dimapur – 350 km, 8-9 hours).
- Evening: Check-in to hotel in Kohima. Light walk to explore local market if time permits.
- Overnight: Kohima
🛏 Suggested Stay: Hotel Japfü or similar
Day 2: Kohima Sightseeing – Explore Naga Culture
- Morning: Visit
- Kisama Heritage Village (Hornbill Festival venue)
- World War II Cemetery
- Naga Bazaar
- Afternoon:
- Visit State Museum and Catholic Cathedral
- Evening: Explore local cafes and Naga cuisine
- Overnight: Kohima
🍛 Don’t miss: Smoked pork, bamboo shoot curry, axone dishes
Day 3: Kohima – Dzukou Valley Trek
- Early Morning: Drive to Viswema Village base point (~20 km, 1 hour)
- Start the Dzukou Valley trek (~4-5 hours)
- A moderately difficult but scenic hike through bamboo groves and pine forests
- Reach Dzukou Valley, check into the basic guest hut or pitch tents
- Evening: Explore the valley, enjoy sunset views
- Overnight: Dzukou Valley (Basic dorm or camping)
🎒 Tip: Carry light woolens, torch, power bank, and ready-to-eat snacks
Day 4: Return Trek – Kohima – Drive to Dimapur or Khonoma (Option)
- Morning: Sunrise view in the valley
- Start descent back to Viswema, drive to Kohima
- Afternoon Options:
- Drive to Khonoma Village – Asia’s first green village (for nature and heritage)
- OR Stay in Kohima and rest
- Evening: Bonfire dinner (if staying in Khonoma)
- Overnight: Khonoma or Kohima
Day 5: Return to Guwahati Airport
- Early Morning: Start drive back to Guwahati Airport (~8-9 hrs)
- Evening: Drop at airport for onward journey
✈️ Suggested flight departure after 6 PM or take an extra night in Guwahati if needed
✅ Inclusions to Consider
- Private vehicle from Day 1 to Day 5
- All accommodation (3N in hotels/guesthouses, 1N in Dzukou dorm/tent)
- Guide for Dzukou Trek
- Entry permits and heritage village tickets
