Day 1: Konoma – The Green Village, Dzuleke – A village without mobile network!

1. Travelers arriving by train at Dimapur Railway station will be picked around 11:30 AM in the noon.
2. Travelers deboarding flights at Dimapur Airport will be picked around 12 PM in the noon.
3. We will move towards capital city of Nagaland – Kohima, say hi to our amiable Trip Captain.
4. Finish quick, short Lunch enroute at a local restaurant.
5. (Optional / Time & traffic permits) Stop by at Nagaland State Museum which is in the middle of Kohima town and get to know about colorful local culture and different tribes that are part of this unique state.
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6. Reach the beautiful green village – Khonoma – and go on a village walk. If lucky, we will be treated with a beautiful sunset across the hill.
7. A journey of about an hour from Khonoma will take us back in time to a serene place called Dzuleke that has tiniest of population – only 34 households.
8. At Dzuleke, one can actually feel a sense of calmness that is totally undisturbed from the civilization. There is no mobile network also!
9. Check into our cozy village homestay.
10. Socially gather as we share each others stories and get to know each other better.
11. Finish delicious Dinner served at our Dzuleke stay and take a good night’s rest.

Day 2: Dzuleke Nature Walk, Kohima attractions

1. Go on a early morning nature walk to the Dzuleke stream and experience peace in the lap of mother nature.  One can hear birds chirping, wind blowing against the trees and witness clear blue skies with slowly moving clouds. If lucky, one can even spot some wildlife.
2. Fresh up, have Breakfast, check out of the stay.
3. Khonoma village walk (if not done yesterday).
4. Head towards Kohima, the capital town of Nagaland to visit colorful Cathedral Church & World War II Cemetery to know interesting stories about Japanese army attacking India through North East and how Nagas defended our country.
5. Reach Kisama village home stay by early evening and say good bye to the Dzuleke/Kohima driver.
6. Gather around socially, play some games.
7. Finish hot Dinner before calling it off for the day.

Day 3: Kisama Heritage Village Walk, Kigwema Village exploration

1. Start the day late with Breakfast.
2. Explore Kisama Heritage village by walk, the mystic piece of land that showcases rich culture, architecture and practices of The Nagas.
3. Kisama is also the venue of vibrant Hornbill festival that happens every year in December.
4. One can explore closed architectural pieces like Bamboo pavilion, Idols, and Morungs which are the arenas for the tribes to learn and display different skills like archery, arts, crafts and even headhunting!
5. Most of these places in Heritage village are actively decorated during Hornbill festival of early December.
6. Finish Lunch at one of the food joints of the village & walk back to the homestay.
7. After a brief rest, go on a short road trip by local vehicle to a clean & well maintained village named Kigwema.
8. Enjoy beautiful view point of step mountain fields of Kigwema and explore the village.
9. Head back to the Homestay, gather around Bonfire (weather permits).
10. Wrap up for the night with early Dinner.

Day 4: Dzukou Valley: Trek to Fairy Land, Camping

1. The day we have been waiting for has arrived. Today we shall trek to the heavenly Dzukou valley from the village.
2. Breakfast time.
3. Our Dzukou cab will arrive before 8 AM.
4. Note: Dzukou Valley doesn’t have mobile network. It is advised to carry some cash & pack some snacks.
5. You may put your bigger backpacks at the Homestay and carry only the small backpack with essentials. Our guide will give individual sleeping bags to each trekker and our Porter will carry heavier tents.
6. The initial part of the trek, around 2 hours of the mountain slope is steep and surrounded by rain forest. The locals have done a great job in maintaining the sanctity of the trail.
7. Once we hike up the mountain, a completely new world appears in front of our eyes. Tens of rolling hills carpeted by dwarf bamboo trees welcome trekkers with a captivating views.
8. This remaining part of trek of about 3 hours through the valley is relatively easy but long. The beauty of the valley will make trekkers forget everything else.
9. We will reach base camp located at a magnificent setting at the other end and drop our bags in the tents once our care taker pitches the tents.
10. After a well deserved hot black Tea, we will hike up nearest mountain peak which is the only place with mobile signal!
11. Gear up for a very very cold night. Weather permits, locals may even arrange a bonfire.
12. Have a basic but hot Dinner (self sponsored) before resting in your assigned tents.

Day 5: Explore the Fairyland, Trek back to Earth, stay at Kisama

1. Today we shall explore a Helipad and trek down the valley to reach breathtaking grasslands, pristine and cold flowing rivers, floating clouds that act as a crown to the majestic mountain peaks.
2. This 3 Km trek down is icing on the cake of already unimaginable setting of the Dzukou valley
3. After taking endless selfies, groupfies and Reels, we will finally trek up and have hot Lunch at our base camp
4. Resume our trek along the hills, and finally hike down the rainforest of the mountain slope to reach back to Jakhama village.
5. Our Dzukou vehicle will be waiting at the parking to pick tired and exhausted trekkers.
6. Once we are dropped to the stay by late afternoon, there is no more activity planned for the day.
7. Your body asks for rest after 2 days of trek and exploration.
8. Finish Dinner and have a tight sleep.

Day 6: Return

1. Good morning Nagaland one last time during the trip.
2. All the outgoing flights are scheduled around afternoon time from Dimapur Airport. Our Airport vehicle will drop you just in time for flight check-in / baggage drop.
3. People travelling to Guwahati on their own will be dropped at Dimapur Railway station.
4. Good bye Nagaland until next time!

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