0.5–1.5 h₹800–1,500 a car
Taxi
After collecting your permit in Mangan, hire a local taxi from the bazaar to your village. Prices depend on distance and road condition; upper villages cost more. Agree the fare before setting off.
Route · North Sikkim
Mangan to Dzongu
Mangan to the Lepcha villages of Dzongu is roughly 10–25 km across the Teesta, 30 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the village and road. You need a Dzongu permit, usually from Mangan. Bridges and roads were damaged in 2023; check current status before you travel.
Dzongu20km
Climb956→1,200m
Departures · shared and reservedFares indicative · check on the day
| From | To | How | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANGAN | DZONGU | Taxi | 0.5–1.5 h | ₹800–1,500 A CAR |
| MANGAN | DZONGU | Homestay pickup | 0.5–1.5 h | ₹800–1,500 A CAR |
| MANGAN | DZONGU | Shared jeep (locals) | 1–1.5 h | ₹50–150 (INDICAT |
From our route pages. Fares change with fuel prices, season and demand: check current status before you travel.
0.5–1.5 h₹800–1,500 a car
Homestay pickup
Most Dzongu homestays send a car to Mangan or arrange a driver, often at a similar price. This is the easiest option, since your host knows which roads and bridges are open that week.
1–1.5 h₹50–150 a seat (indicative)
Shared jeep (locals)
Local shared jeeps link Mangan with some Dzongu villages, mainly in the morning and afternoon. Ask at Mangan bazaar. You still need your Dzongu permit.
On the way
- Teesta crossing
- cardamom groves
- waterfalls in side valleys
Local tip: Reach Mangan before noon on a working day so you can get the Dzongu permit and cross the same day.
Questions people ask
Good to know
How do I get from Mangan to Dzongu?
Collect your Dzongu permit in Mangan, then take a taxi, homestay pickup or local shared jeep across the Teesta to your village. Taxis cost about ₹800–1,500 depending on the village. Ask your homestay which route is open that week.
Where do I get the Dzongu permit?
Usually from the district administration in Mangan, with photo ID and photographs, often on the same day if you arrive early on a working day. Many homestays help with it in advance. Rules change; check current status before you travel.
Were the Dzongu bridges damaged in 2023?
The 2023 Teesta flood and later landslides damaged roads and crossings in and around Dzongu, and some upper villages were cut off for long periods. Repairs have continued. Ask your homestay about the current route before you travel.
How long does it take from Gangtok to Dzongu?
About 2.5–3 hours to Mangan by shared jeep, plus time for the permit and 30 minutes to 1.5 hours across to your village. Plan a full day, leaving Gangtok early in the morning.