Mount Japfu

Mount Japfu is the second highest peak in Nagaland at 3,048 meters, located near Kigwema village about 15 km south of Kohima. It is notable for offering panoramic views of the Dzükou Valley and surrounding Naga Hills, its rich biodiversity, and for hosting the world's tallest rhododendron tree recorded at over 33 meters. The peak is a popular trekking destination in the Barail Range.

Visitors can expect a moderately difficult trek of 7-8 km from Kigwema village through dense temperate forests, bamboo groves and rhododendron stands to a rugged summit ridge. At the top, there are panoramic views of Kohima, Dzükou Valley and surrounding hills. The area is undeveloped with no built structures at the summit, offering natural landscapes, birdwatching and photography opportunities. A local guide is typically required for navigation.

Second highest peak in Nagaland at 3,048 meters in the Barail Range, long known to local Angami communities and later documented for its botanical record of the world's tallest rhododendron tree at 33 meters.

Revered landscape for the Angami Naga people of Kigwema and surrounding villages; the peak and adjacent Dzükou Valley feature in local folklore and seasonal community treks.