NAC with other officials and participants of adventure trail at Pulie Badze Chahe Ki on October 2. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 3
The Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC), in collaboration with the Jotsoma Village Council and the Jotsoma Nature Conservation and Eco Tourism, organized the NAC Adventure Trail to Pulie Badze Chahe Ki, located at the base of Mt. Japfü, the highest motorable road in Nagaland, on October 3.
The trail, aimed at promoting rural adventure tourism and responsible adventure activities, commenced from the Kohima Science College Junction in Jotsoma. NAC Adventure Trail convenor Peter Rutsa stated that the government-registered club approached Jotsoma village authorities to organize the group visit.
He clarified that the trail was neither a competition nor a race and carried no prize money, but was instead designed to provide people an opportunity to explore difficult-to-access destinations under the guidance of experienced adventure enthusiasts.
Rutsa noted that group adventure activities allow participants to meet new people, build friendships, and strengthen bonds and mutual support, particularly during off-road excursions.
Highlighting the challenging nature of the route, he recalled experiencing mechanical problems such as a broken vehicle spring and a burst petrol tank during previous trips, adding that such challenges are part of off-roading and expressing confidence that participants would assist one another.
Nagaland’s Joint Director of Tourism, Toka Tuccumi, emphasized that nature tourism is closely linked to Naga identity, culture, and way of life. He stated that the state's mountains, forests, natural resources, and pristine landscapes offer significant potential for ecotourism and adventure tourism, provided they are undertaken responsibly and sustainably to protect the environment.
Tuccumi urged participants to take memories from nature without taking anything away and to leave only footprints behind, while appreciating the NAC for the collaboration and wishing everyone a safe and memorable trail.
Jotsoma Nature Conservation and Eco Tourism president Melie Nakhro warmly welcomed the NAC and expressed appreciation for choosing the Japfü range—which he described as a source of pride holding deep stories and history—as the destination.
The flag-off program was chaired by NAC member Bharat, with Rev Kelhuseto Nagi, Pastor of Calvary Church Phezhu, Jotsoma, pronouncing the invocation. NAC president Burakum Ao delivered the welcome address, and Kedo presented a special musical number.
