Ikiye-Itovi Community Conserved Area, Zunheboto

Located on the Satoi Range, and recognized as an “Important Bird Area,” the Ikiye-Itovi Community Conserved Area is a significant tourist area owing to the beautiful forested landscape and mountains. The temperate and subtropical broad leaf forest is a prime habitat of several critically endangered species of flora and fauna. Additionally the forest is the catchment area of Tuzu, Tsutha, Ningathu and Hipu rivers, which are the major rivers originating from the landscape.

Traditionally, the forest conservation of Ikiye and Itovi villages was regulated by village ancestors demarcating specific forest patches for utilization, while limiting extraction of forest resources. To further strengthen the conservation efforts of Ikiye and Itovi villages, a portion of their shared community forest as was declared as the Ikiye-tovi Community Conservation Area in 2015. while adding wildlife conservation as an addition to the village conservation initiatives. The declaration has imposed a total ban on hunting in the conserved area, restricted hunting during breeding period in the village jurisdiction and completely banned hunting of Hoolock Gibbon and Blyth’s Tragopan.

Wildlife Watch 

• Considered as the best place to see Blyth’s Tragopan, Beautiful Sibia and probably Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant in their natural habitat. The Ikiye-Itovi Forest also supports other spectacle species like Rufous-necked and Great hornbill, elusive Green Pheasant, White cheeked partridge, Mountain Bamboo Partridge, etc.

• The Hollock Gibbon, an endangered ape, very few of the remaining population of which in Nagaland are found in the forests of Ikiye-Itovi. 

• In addition, other rare species such as the Himalayan Serow, Himalayan Black Bear, Eurasian Otter, Yellow throated Weasel, Slow Loris, and Capped Langur are some of the prominent animals found here. 

• Spectacular butterfly species like Bhutan Glory, Naga Sapphire & Jungle Queen can easily be spotted in the on the banks of the streams. 

• The high mountain ranges and rugged terrains of Chingkhu and Musuthsukhu make them a perfect trekking destination.

To visit, please contact:

Chairman

Ikiye and Itovi Community Conserved Area Management Committee

P.O. Satoi, District: Zunheboto, Nagaland 

Contact No: +91-8730934371