Be welcomed at
Zhavame
The wild-flower village under Kapamodzü.
- People
- Pochury
- Known for
- Wild flowers, Kapamodzü base
- Festival
- Dec 3–4 in the 2026 calendar
- From Pfutsero
- About 25km
Zhavame is the Pochury village under Kapamodzü Peak, known across the state for its flowers: wild rhododendron, trumpet flowers, wild roses, ferns, holly and orchids across the slopes, per the state’s own festival feature.
The 2026 official calendar lists the Kapamodzü and Zhavame Village festival for December 3–4: village welcome, then the peak-hike camp.
Quick answers
Zhavame at a glance
When is the Zhavame festival?
December 3–4 per the 2026 official calendar; each year’s dates are announced by the state.
Practicals
Permits & season
ILP required for Indian nationals outside the Hornbill window (waived Dec 1–10 with photo ID), online at ilp.nagaland.gov.in; foreign nationals pay a fee.
October to March is the clean window; December adds the Hornbill Festival, and the monsoon makes eastern roads slow.
When to go
Plan around these months
Festivals
Time your trip
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Flower slopes
Rhododendron and wild-rose ridgelines.
Festival hospitality
Village-wide reception and homestays.
Tours
Trips that come here
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Nagaland tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26