While Zunheboto town is perched on a hill, the wider district is drained by several significant rivers that carve through the valleys.
* **Doyang River:** One of the largest and most important rivers in Nagaland, flowing through the western part of the district. * **Tizu River:** An important eastward-flowing river that eventually makes its way toward Myanmar. * **Tsitha and Tsurang Rivers:** Smaller rivers and tributaries that provide fresh water for agriculture and local fishing. * **Waterfalls:** During the monsoon season, numerous seasonal waterfalls and streams become active in the hills surrounding the city.