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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: IN-NL-04

Indian visitors from outside Nagaland need an Inner Line Permit (online); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit and police registration. A small entry fee is collected by the village council; carry all litter out. Campfires have caused major fires here.

https://ilp.nagaland.gov.in

Dzükou Valley Trek from Viswema

Added on 14 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

One of the most popular treks in north-east India, climbing from the road head above Viswema through forest and bamboo to the rim of Dzükou Valley, a rolling meadow valley at about 2,440 m behind Mount Japfü on the Nagaland-Manipur border. The valley is known for seasonal wildflowers, including the Dzükou lily.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Most people take half a day from the Viswema road head to the rest house. Many visitors stay a night at the rim. Use a local guide, carry rain gear, warm layers, food and water. Avoid open fires; trekking is suspended during forest fires.

Mission Logs44 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient
0.0 km	SW Start Point	7%
0.2 km	SW Steep Ascent	12%
0.3 km	S Steep Ascent	20%
0.4 km	S Steep Ascent	28%
0.4 km	N Steep Ascent	36%

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

2401m

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25.5426, 94.0992

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Quick Stats

Distance

7.83 km

Type

Hiking Trail

Elevation Range

2401m - 2708m

Max Elevation

2708 m

Max Gradient

36.6%

19%

Highlights

Watch sunrise over the valley from the rim
Stay in the rest house or camp at the valley rim
See the wildflowers in summer
Walk the stream meadows in the valley
Return via the Jakhama route for a traverse

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+339 m

Total Descent

-273 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

78.2

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)38%

Moderate (3-8%)28%

Steep (>8%)34%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%

Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

Dirt Track

59%

Rugged/Rock

39%

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 31

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 25.537054

MAX LAT: 25.561810

MIN LON: 94.062421

MAX LON: 94.099224

Point Spacing: 13.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Dzükou Valley Trek from Viswema

Best time to go

Oct–Mar

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.