Along nominates Dzukou Valley for India’s top 50 tourist destinations

Nagaland minister of Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along, has proposed ‘Dzukou Valley’ as the State’s nominee under the “Development of 50 Tourist Destinations of Global Standards” initiative during a two-day state tourism ministers meet in Udaipur, Rajasthan on October 14-15, 2025.
The meet convened by the Ministry of Tourism, brought together tourism ministers and senior officials from all states and Union Territories and served as a key milestone in advancing the Prime Minister’s vision of “One State: One Global Destination”- a call to develop at least one globally benchmarked tourist destination in every State and UT.
Nagaland’s proposal envisions a transformative development plan amounting to Rs.250 crore, aimed at establishing Dzukou Valley as a premier eco-tourism destination of international repute.
The project would include construction of an eco-friendly luxury hotel, construction of other tourist facilities, and supporting infrastructure designed to enhance accessibility and visitor experience while preserving the valley’s pristine natural eco-system.
Speaking at the conference, Along emphasized the valley’s unique ecological significance and pristine valley. He noted that Dzukou stands as a symbol of God’s beautiful creation in Nagaland for the world to see and experience.
The proposal marks a significant milestone in Nagaland’s ongoing efforts to promote its natural heritage and position Dzukou Valley as a world class destination for eco and sustainable tourism. The meeting focused on continuing the ongoing stakeholders’ consultations, where State/UT Tourism Ministers presented their vision on the draft frameworks for ‘Development of 50 Destinations’ and ‘Providing Performance Linked Incentives’ – the two key pillars of India’s tourism transformation agenda.
The discussions also focused on developing globally competitive destinations, promoting regional tourism circuits, and strengthening cooperation between the Centre and the States in building a more vibrant tourism economy.