GETTING THERE

Dimapur is the nearest air terminal. Daily flights operate between the nearest metro, Kolkata, and Dimapur. Cabs charge `2,000/US$29 onwards for one way. The ideal base to start the trek is Viswema village or Zakhma village, both at an hours’ drive from capital, Kohima.

STAY

Dzukou offers small rest houses with basic facilities (read bed and a washroom) for as low as `300/US$5. It is advisable to trek Dzukou in the day and stay in Kohima. De Oriental Grand offers comfortable accommodation (starts from `4,500/US$65, deorientalgrand.com). Hotel Vivor is another fine hotel replete with all the

amenities and popular for its impeccable hospitality (starts from `3,300/US$48), niathugroup.com).

WHEN

June to September is the period when the flowers are in full bloom. However, trekking in the monsoons can be a bit difficult.

IDEAL FOR

Trekkers and nature-lovers.

MUST-SEE

Once you’ve reached at the end of the trek path (where the rest houses are built), go further below and explore the River Dzukou. The place also has a helipad, where tourists have their packed lunch while enjoying views of the hills.