Dzongu – Hidden treasure in Sikkim idle for trekking near Kachenjunga

Unni Mohanadas December 20, 2019 Destinations, Uncategorized 0

Dzongu lies in the North district of Sikkim sitting cosily 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 place is almost virgin yet untouched by commercialization and materialism inhabited by the original native population of Sikkim – the Lepchas.

History

Dzongu was Lepchas harem for centuries
After Sikkim joined Indian Union in 1975, it became part of the state Sikkim

Activities for tourists

Trek through the picturesque landscape
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Trek to a waterfall behind Shingring Ten
Visit Lepcha museum
Trek to Pentong or visit hot spings

How to reach there

Air

The airport nearest to Dzongu is about 159 kilometres away in Bagdogra, West Bengal. It has flights to Delhi, Kolkotta, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Ahmedabad and Mumbai

Train

The closest railways are located in New Jalpaiguri, New Jalpaiguri which is 154 km far from Dzongu. The railway station is well linked with both major and minor parts of the country

Road

Dzongu is connected to Gangtok by road. Gangtok is well linked by road with Siliguri, Darjeeling and Kalimpong as one can opt for National Highway 31A to reach the region

Nearby destinations for tour operators / travel agents