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Dzukou Valley Trek
Senapati · Kangpokpichallenging4.7 · 61 reviews
About this route
Three days to reach and camp in the valley behind Mount Iso: a flat green bowl of dwarf bamboo cut by an ice-cold stream, filling with lilies in late monsoon. Includes a night in Senapati, the climb in, a night in the valley rest house or tents, and the descent. Fires are banned since the 2020 burn; everything is carried in and out.
Day by day
Day 1: Imphal to Senapati
Drive north on NH-2 through Kanglatongbi and Karong, acclimatise at Senapati and prepare kit.
- Stops
- Kanglatongbi War Memorial → Karong junction → Senapati town
- Meals
- Lunch en route, Dinner at the homestay
- Stay
- Garden Oasis Homestay, Senapati
Day 2: The climb into the valley
Early transfer to the trailhead, a 4–6 hour climb to the valley rim, then the descent onto the valley floor and camp.
- Stops
- Mount Iso trailhead → Valley rim viewpoint → Dzukou stream and rest house area
- Meals
- Breakfast, Packed lunch, Camp dinner
- Stay
- Dzukou rest house bunks or tents
Day 3: Valley morning and return
Sunrise on the valley floor, a walk to the cross-valley viewpoint, then the descent and drive to Imphal.
- Stops
- Dzukou valley floor → Cross-valley viewpoint → Descent to trailhead
- Meals
- Breakfast, Packed lunch
What is and is not included
Included
- All transport from Imphal
- One homestay night and one night in the valley
- All meals on trek
- Certified trek leader, porters for group kit, trekking fees
Not included
- Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag
- Insurance
- Tips
- Emergency evacuation costs
Departures
- 9 Oct 2026
- 23 Oct 2026
- 13 Nov 2026
- 27 Nov 2026
- 12 Jun 2027
Dates can change. Check with the operator before you plan around one.