Village rhythms in a restricted Lepcha homeland
Dzongu Village Immersion
Duration
3N/4D
Group size
6 guests max
Start
Meet at Mangan town, North Sikkim
Dzongu is a protected Lepcha tribal reserve in North Sikkim, accessible only with special permits. This immersive group stay lets you live alongside a Lepcha family and walk their forest trails.
Places you'll visit
Day 1
Mangan
Day 1–4
Dzongu Village
Day 2–3
Lingdong Forest
Day-by-day plan
4 days · 3N/4D
Group meets in Mangan. Inner Line Permit check. Drive into Dzongu. Welcome by the host Lepcha family with traditional millet beer. Settle into the homestay. Village evening walk.
What's included
Not included
Manoj Tamang
Wellness & Village Host · Dzongu
“I've been hosting slow travel and village immersion retreats across the eastern Himalayas for over a decade. Dzongu is the most special place I work — it demands respect, presence, and slowness. I only take small, committed groups.”
Guest reviews
Smita Rao
Feb 2026
“The most human travel experience I've ever had. Sitting with the Lepcha elder in the evening, hearing stories about the forest — I didn't want to leave.”
Nikhil Jain
Jan 2026
“Dzongu is extraordinary. The family was so generous. Manoj set everything up with such respect for the community. This is what responsible tourism looks like.”
Aditi Sharma
Dec 2025
“Completely off the tourist grid and completely worth it. The river on Day 3 was perfection. Book this before word gets out.”
Special offers
Early Bird
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Return Guest
Previously stayed with SOL
₹500 loyalty credit
Things to know
Meeting point
Mangan town, North Sikkim
Fitness level
Easy — gentle forest walks
Group size
6 guests max
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure
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