Dzukou Valley - Valley of Flowers

Beautiful flowers seem to be the trademark of the heavenly Dzukou Valley. It is located at an altitude of 2438 metres above sea level in the north eastern state of Nagaland. The hills surrounding the valley are covered with rhododendrons of different colours. During spring the entire valley is dotted with colourful flowers which attracts a lot of tourists from far and wide to spend some time in the picturesque and healthy environment. It offers tranquillity in plenty. It is often called the 'valley of celestial charm'. The beautiful streams passing through the Dzukou Valley dramatically change into ice during extreme winter. During summers the valley is flooded with wild herbs and shrubs. The rainy season festoons the valley with white and pink lilies, euphorbias, aconitums and several other species of plants. The valley is equally rich in fauna. It shelters endangered species of Indian Elephant, Leopard, Asiatic Black Bear and Tragopan.. Dzukou Valley is located at a distance of only 30 km from Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland. The nearest airport and railway station is at Dimapur.