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The village of Lunghthung-Dhupidara located at almost 11,500 feet is perched on a hilltop with panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjungha on one side and the winding roads of Zuluk on the other. Thambi View Point which offers a great bird’s eye view of Mt. Kanchenjungha and the whole of Eastern Himalayas is within a kilometre of Lunthung–Dhupidara village. From January to April the whole of Lungthung–Dhupidara is virtually buried in snow and the only colour you can see is white. The mountain slopes and valleys are drenched in a riot of colours around Lungthung–Dhupidara from July to September when the wild flowers bloom. There are few homestays in Lungthung–Dhupidara which has recently been made available to the tourists. The home-stays are clean with all basic comforts and attached Western Bathrooms and great views of snow capped mountains.
By Air: Bagdogra is the nearest Airport. One can drive for around 6½ to 7 hours drive to reach Lungtung.
By Rail: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in West Bengal is the closest railway station. A drive of around 6 to 6½ hours drive will take one to Zuluk. By Road: Lungtung can be reached from Siliguri by various hired vehicle in roughly 6-6½hours. Tourists can also travel to Zuluk from Gangtok in roughly 4½ to 5 hours by hiring vehicles and visit Lungtung.
