Our Homestay is situated in the Lingthem area of Upper Dzongu in Northern Sikkim. Dzongu is a place reserved for the Lepcha people, the original inhabitants of Sikkim. Lingthem, a beautiful portion of Dzongu, is blessed with picturesque views of the mighty Kanchenjunga Mountain, the highest in India and the third highest in the world.
The Homestay is surrounded by rice paddy fields and cardamom groves, guarded by the lofty Himalaya Mountains and rolling hills, and it is blessed with many beautiful cold streams gushing down as waterfalls. The colorful folklore of Dzongu has captivated the minds of readers, luring people to visit this land from far off places.
Dzongu is the unexplored land of the Lepcha people. It is off the beaten path of the traditional North Sikkim tours. This area of North Sikkim requires visitors, both Indian and foreigners, to obtain a special permit specifically for Dzongu. Our Homestay can help visitors secure this permit for Dzongu as well as the permit for the rest of the North Sikkim area through the government offices in Mangan.
Our Homestay aims to provide Eco-friendly tours where travelers can enjoy a real taste of the Lepcha culture, customs, and language while participating in a range of activities. The cost of your homestay will include three traditional Lepcha/Sikkimese meals a day, cooked with locally grown ingredients (our fields!), as well as plenty of tea and biscuits.
We hope that the warmth and hospitable nature of our community will engrave right into your hearts, compelling you to stay here forever. We truly care for you with arms wide open and hope that our Homestay becomes a home away from home.
Although it is only a small and modest wooden house, it is beautiful and cozy with all the possible facilities to make your stay enjoyable and worthwhile. The Homestay showcases the fine features of traditional Lepcha architecture. We have 5 rooms, each furnished with 2 double beds. The First 2 room are with 1 double beds which can accommodate 2 guests each and other 3 rooms are with 2 double beds which can accommodate 4 guests. All the rooms are well laid with a comfortable living condition and a peaceful ambiance.
The nearest Airport is Bagdogra Airport and the nearest Railway Station is New JalPaigudi Railway Station in West Bengal. Gangtok is about 4.5 hours by road and a shared Taxi/an exclusive vehicle are available from there. There is also a helicopter service available between Bagdogra Airport and Gangtok. One can directly reach Dzongu from the Airport/Railway station via the Singtam road, which takes approximately 5 hours. We can arrange a pick-up for you from Gangtok or the Airport/ Railway station.
A hired Taxi/a Shared vehicle to Dzongu is available from Vajra Taxi to Stand in Gangtok. You can ride up to Mangan and then take another Taxi or come directly in the same vehicle to Lingthem Village in Dzongu. However, for entering into Dzongu(reserved place for Lepcha)special permit is issued by the Government of India. The permit will be arranged by us before you arrive here.
Stringent: No charges will be levied if booking is canceled 61 days prior to check-in. If cancellation is done between 30 to 60 days prior to check-in, 50% of the total booking amount will be charged. Post that, there will be no refund.
