Dzuko Valley

The Dzuko Valley is a valley located at the border of the Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland. This valley is well known for its natural beauty.

The Dzuko lily can be found only in this valley [http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-fHdioUc_cqKgu9oWPzHcfkGnxA--?cq=1&p=12] .

The question of ownership of this valley has often been a topic of hot debate. Both the states have claimed the area as an integral part of their state. Political area of Manipur covers a major part of this valley while the inhabitants and etymology of the valley is Naga [http://nagarealm.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2050] . In 2008, Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi said that there is a common understanding that about 70% of the Zuko valley are within Manipur territory while remaining 30% within Nagaland boundary. [http://ifp.co.in/FullStory.asp?NewsID=3243]

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