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Dzongu – The Land Of Lepchas

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Dzongu in North Sikkim is the land of Lepchas – the original inhabitants of Sikkim. Situated about 70 km away from Gangtok, the place is all scenic and yet quite unexplored. The place is rich in exquisite flora and fauna and provides its tourists with a fascinating experience of Sikkim tourism altogether.

When At Dzongu, Be With Its People . . .

The speciality of Dzongu is its people – the Lepchas. The folks of the community believe in living in solitude and are thus quite aloof from the outside world. This, in turn, adds up to the beauty of touring through Dzongu. Encouraged here is the lovely experience of homestay. Probably every traveller going to Sikkim should visit Dzongu and enjoy a homestay, in turn experiencing and learning about the lifestyle of Lepchas, their unique traditions and culture.

And also, do not forget to taste the traditional Lepcha drink – Chee when you pay a visit to this homeland of the Lepchas.

Geography

Dzongu is situated at an elevation ranging from 3000-20,000 ft above sea level. Adjoining the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve, the place offers some exclusive views of Mount Kanchenjunga.

Where To Go When At Dzongu?

A visit to some of these places while at Dzongu will surely make your trip to the place further beautiful: Visit the Seven Sisters Waterfalls – the falls that are a visual treat, go on village hikes and enjoy traversing through the beautiful lanes within Dzongu's cardamom fields.

Angle and relax at the Teesta river, pass by the lovely cane bamboo bridge at Passingdon and do not forget to learn how beautifully the Lepchas treat and heal people using the locally grown medicinal plants! All these are sure to make your tour to Sikkim an all memorable experience!

Dzongu Weather

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How to Reach Dzongu

  • By Road
    Located about 70 km away from Gangtok, Dzongu id easily reachable by road. While there are good bus services to Dzongu from Gangtok, one can also pick up private taxis or shared taxis to reach this destination. However, one has to obtain permission from the Sikkim Government to enter Dzongu. The same can be obtained from the tourism office at Gangtok or Delhi.
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  • By Train
    To Dzongu, the nearest railway station is the New Jalpaigudi Railway Station. Tourists can take a taxi to reach Dzongu easily from here. They can also reach Dzongu via Gangtok.
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  • By Air
    The Nearest Airport to Dzongu is the one in Bagdogra, West Bengal. One can hire a taxi from the airport and reach Dzongu either via Gangtok or via Singthem. It takes approximately five hours to reach Dzongu from the airport. Go Air, Indian Airlines and Jet flights have flight to the Bagdogra Airport.
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