It is surrounded by the Lepchas, the original inhabitants of Sikkim. It is bounded by mountains in the west, and the Teesta and Chu River in the east. To access the village in this area you need a prior permission from the Sikkim Tourism Office. Owing to this restricted entry, Dzongu is full of dense forests, lush green valleys, spellbound waterfalls, cardamom fields, and long stretches of untouched beauty. For the best experience of this land, stay with a local Lepcha family, learn about their traditions and culture, visit the Traditional Lepcha House Museum, and Hee Gyathang—the sacred lake of the Lepchas.