Japfu Peak

Japfu Peak rises to around 3,048 meters near Kigwema village, Nagaland's second-highest peak, notable for hosting a rhododendron tree recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest of its species anywhere on Earth. The trek to the summit, typically undertaken from Kigwema, rewards climbers with wide views over the surrounding Naga hills, and the route can be combined with Dzükou Valley for trekkers with additional time and stamina, given the two destinations' geographic proximity. Japfu Peak suits trekkers wanting a genuinely rewarding climb in its own right, or as an extension of a Dzükou Valley trip — the record-holding rhododendron tree adds a specific botanical curiosity, particularly rewarding when visited during the spring bloom.