Dzongu lies in the North district of Sikkim sitting cozily in between the steep mountains and the beautiful valleys just at the last piece of land before the mighty Himalayas start their reigning territory. The territory was designated as a special reserve for the Lepcha community in 1960 when Sikkim was still a kingdom ruled by Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal. The place perhaps remains the last place where Lepcha traditions and culture are still followed and the ancient animistic rituals are followed.

A Lepcha museum that’s constructed in a mode that is traditional here in Nam Prik Dong village that’s near the Sangkalang police check post near the scenic confluence of Teesta and Rongyoung rivers (the confluence is a 5-minute walk from the museum). The area can also be near Passingdang village.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Lepcha Museum&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Winters&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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This quaint century that is eighteenth, also known as Rigdzin Chhodubling, ended up being launched by Lhatsun Chenpo Lama who was simply implemented to preserve religious relics and ancient manuscripts and have them safe through the Gorkha invaders.
 
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 <li>Famous for: Monastery&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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You will find umpteen waterfalls in Dzongu but Lingzya waterfall is the better of these all. This fall is in Lingzi town regarding the route to Pentong and Sakyong. The journey towards the waterfall shall take you through the villages of Nom, Shibim, and Passingdang and hills, and bamboo bridges.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Waterfalls&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Winters&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 3 hours</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Swimming, Bird Watching&nbsp;</li>
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Nearby the Kingdom Kayeem spot there is a bubbling sulfurous springtime that is hot with different enclosures for entry of females and men. This is an excellent spot for the hot soak together with exceptional views associated with the hill is a bonus that is added. You are able to access this springtime that is hot from Mantan to Kareem.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Hot Springs&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Winters</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
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The cane and bamboo center here at Lingdong village provides some interesting collectible products through Dzongu just isn't a shopping location. You shall find bags, carpets, caps, other art products, and mats at this center. It is possible to shop for wood masks and tables made based on designs being regional.&nbsp;
 
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 <li>Famous for: Shopping&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 4 hours</li>
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The Lepchas believe lakes are sacred plus some of the clans actually come from them. Try to go to Kuching (this will involve a day’s trekking), Dewathang, Tung Kyong, and Ring Dem lakes. The homestay where you are determined to remain will request a Lepcha guide who can point the route out and help you in attaining the lakes.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Lakes&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Winters&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 3 hours</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Trekking, Swimming&nbsp;</li>
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By Air:
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 <li>The nearest airport is Bagdogra in West Bengal. From here one can either take a pre-paid Taxi (from within the Airport) or one can go to Siliguri to find a shared taxi. Indian Airlines, Jet (via Jet Konnect), and Go Air have flights to this airport.</li>
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By road:
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 <li>A shared Taxi from Gangtok, directly up to Dzongu, can be had from the Vajra stand in Gangtok. However, these taxis may not ply at all times of the day. Another option is to reach Mangan and get off at the main market.</li>
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By Train:
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 <li>The nearest Railhead is New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, not far from the Airport. One can take a taxi up to Gangtok or directly to Dzongu from here. Bus services from here can be availed up to Gangtok.</li>
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No suggestive time frame for a place as untouched and which has so much to offer as Dzongu will be appropriate to be reasonable to the area. Ideally, one should come and stay for a week. However, if someone is short on days, a two-three day venture at one of the villages will not disappoint anyone. It would just keep you wanting to come back at the end. One also has the option to tie up Dzongu with the rest of Sikkim or North Sikkim as per convenience. Or one could just make a dedicated trip to Dzongu itself for it is a place worthy of it in every way.&nbsp;

Breathtaking river spots in Rungyoung Chu, River Teesta, and Rung Kyoung offer fantastic fishing. You are able to catch Katla, mahseer, and trout along with other forms of seafood here.&nbsp;
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Location: Rungyoung Chu, River Teesta, and Rung Kyoung
Best Time to Do: Winters&nbsp;
Duration: 2 hours

Butterfly watching is a task that is major. There are more than 27 species of butterflies that flutter around the banking institutions of Rongyung Chu and other hotspots for butterfly watching are Lingdong and Namprikdang villages.&nbsp;
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Location: Rongyung Chu, Lingdong and Nam Prik Dang villages
Best Time to Do: Winters&nbsp;
Duration: 3 hours
Price Range: N/A

The Lepcha tribe possesses knowledge that is unusual medicinal plants and curing shrubs and they make potions that can chase away the absolute most stubborn of conditions. Therefore the Lepchas nowadays offer tours to tourists which sensitize them to different species of flowers and particularly the users of this Zingiberaceae (Ginger) category of flowers.
 
Location: Dzongu&nbsp;
Best Time to Do: Winters&nbsp;
Duration: 5 to 6 hours&nbsp;
Price Range: ₹200&nbsp;

The assorted landscapes of Dzongu valley, verdant greenery, zero air pollution as well as the as-yet unspoiled nature associated with the valley make it ideal for treks. Whatever homestay you determine to remain in… the Lepchas are sure to show you about treks…there are roads of varying degrees of trouble.&nbsp;
 
Location: Dzongu Valley
Best Time to Do: Winters&nbsp;
Duration: 1 day
Price Range: ₹400&nbsp;

Bird watching is another activity that is recommended to Dzongu as there are more than 200 types of wild birds here. The reduced 50 % of Dzongu has forests with a beautiful essence that is biodiversity and the population and lack of vehicular traffic have further contributed to your birding experience.&nbsp;
 
Location: Dzongu
Best Time to Do: Winters&nbsp;
Duration: 3 hours

Places to visit in Dzongu

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8 Apr 2026

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