|  Dzongu
Dzongu in North-West Sikkim near Mongan, the
district head quarter, is a restricted Lepcha territory. The
area, used to be treated as forbidden for the outsiders even
few years back, has been reserved exclusively for the Lepcha
community. Lying at the close proximity to the Kanchendzonga
Biosphere Reserve at an elevation ranging between 3000ft and
20,000ft above sea level, Dzongu is an unpolluted and least
trodden territory in Sikkim Himalayas. Still uninfluenced of
modern civilization the traditional Lepcha Communities in Dzongu
live in relative isolation from the outside world with their
own traditional practice and believe.
 Most
part of Dzongu is forested region and fed by two important rivers,
the Teesta and Tolung. Nestled in the shadow of Mt Kanchenjunga
and the icy castle of Mt Siniolchu, the region offers some fabulous
high altitude treks in the Kanchenjunga reserves. The most important
trek originates from Dzongu is Tolung- Green
Lake trek in North Sikkim. This is one of the most strenuous
treks in Sikkim, which crosses some of the highest passes over
17000ft at Kishongla and Kishongda.
 Most
of Dzongu region is still unexplored because of its inaccessibility
and the forests in these area has a rich variation of flora
and fauna.
Recently there has been an eco initiative
in Dzongu offering simple homestays in ethnic Lepcha village.
There are 8 to 12 Homestays where accommodation and food are
arranged for all the visitors. All basic amenities with clean
room, attached bath, hot water, and local Lepcha meal are provided
in these Homestays. naturebeyond organises tours to Dzongu for
special interest guests who want to visit this remote region
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