Campsite Yedikha and Dzükou Valley Trek

Campsite Yedikha and Dzükou Valley Trek

From trekking through a forest to leisurely walking in an alien bamboo land at 8,000 ft; tasting rice beer to bathing in a cold stream; exploring the Naga bazaars to meditating between terraced rice fields. Experience the unexpected in the land of the Nagas!

Have you ever felt like unzipping your tent to a surreal view of the sun rising over terraced rice fields and stretch your arms wide?

Camp to one of the best views Nagaland has to offer. Dine on fresh cooked Naga cuisines. For those who like red meat, varieties of smoked and fresh meat, infused with local herbs and generous portions of bamboo shoot is on offer.

Interaction at nights with the locals around a bonfire and gaze at the stars to sleep. When we say live like the Nagas, we mean it.

Itinerary

Day 1: SOAK IN THE ANGAMI AIR

Stop At: Kohima, Kohima, Kohima District, Nagaland
Your adventure begins with an important group meeting at 11am. Gather and meet Symphony Cafe for introductions and housekeeping. Lunch at nearby local restaurants to taste the authentic Naga cuisine & veg, by not missing the good view of historic Kohima, “land of warriors”.

We head to our campsite in Jakhama village. We will have Sumos/small cars pick us up and drop at Campsite Yedikha. Enjoy the beautiful Japfüphiki Southern Angami landscape, 30 minutes drive and after settling in the tents, enjoy the view on offer from the campsite, sipping hot laal cha.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Loyola Higher Secondary School, Zakhama, Nagaland 797005, India
Explore the Rice fields

People who aren’t tired and exhausted from the journey and hungry to explore more can head to the rice fields down the campsite. Look around and feel you are in Bali or Vietnam. Watch the sunset, shoot a time-lapse or just seize the moment in your eye.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Campsite Yedikha, Jakhama, NH2, Campsite Yedikha, Zakhama, Nagaland 797005, India
Sip on some Rice Beer

Have the local fresh made Rice Beer (available on pre-orders only); get high like the Nagas do around the bonfire. Dance around, sing and interact at the last night at the campsite.
Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner: Veg And Non-veg meals for all, sip on some rice beer let the food settle in and stargaze lying down in your tent.
Accommodation included: Overnight camping in private tents

Day 2: DZÜKOU CALLING!

Stop At: Dzükou Valley, Mao, Manipur, India
Wake up for Dzükou

Today is the day for Dzükou Valley. We have to be up early and ready by 7 am. It’s best that we start our trek early so that we have more time spent in the valley. Breakfast at the campsite and we start from Sumos waiting for us.

Pack light, we are going for a trek not for War!

Ride to the starting point of the trek

The ride from the campsite to the starting point of the trek, Viswema will take about an hour depending on the conditions of the road on the climb. Enjoy the mist following you and capture the green mountains holding back the clouds.

Trek to Dzükou

The trek to Dzükou will average 4 hours considering the first time and slow trekkers. It starts with a 45-minute hike to the viewpoint. It’s a bit steep, slippery climb up the stairs. Large beautiful canopies around, with evergreen moss, covered trees around for an hour.

Reach the viewpoint and soak in the fresh air, sadly very rare these days. The valley starts here. What follows now is a straight trail along the sea of bamboos. The trek should not take more than 2 hours, but considering the weather the trail might leave its mark on your shoes. Walk, look around, stand, breathe, soak in! Let Dzükou be your guide.

Rest and Lunch at the Dormitory

Our next stop will be the dormitory, which offers a beautiful view of the valley. Relax, stretch out and energize yourself with Naga style fried or vegetable mixed curry for lunch. There are washrooms, feel free to ease out.

Admire the sunset with Laal Cha (black/red tea)

Admire the sunset from the green hilltops in the evening, have dinner and enjoy the night sky full of stars.

Sleep tight, it will be COLD.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight camping in private tents

Day 3: RETREAT TO KOHIMA

Stop At: Dzükou Valley, Mao, Manipur, India
Wake up and hike down the Valley

Wake up by 5 am to catch the sunrise in the valley. So far you have been admiring the valley from the hills; it’s time to head into the valley. The trail down takes about 1 hour. Walk through the mist, look around the dead trees in the middle of the green bamboo sea, Live!

Breakfast and start the trek back

Reach the dormitory, breakfast and Laal Chaa awaits before we start the trek back at 10 am. Walk back but don’t forget to look back, these are the last moments you share with the valley. Bid farewell and reach the starting point of Viswema trek route where our Sumos will be waiting for your rescue.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Campsite Yedikha, Jakhama, NH2, Campsite Yedikha, Zakhama, Nagaland 797005, India
Reach Campsite and hog on Puri Bhaji

An hour ride back and some hot delicious Puri Bhaji awaits you at the campsite. Freshen up before you set out for Kohima and eventually your overnight train at Dimapur.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.