Mayal Lyang Homestay
The hosts, Gyatso and his wife, are very nice people and have great tales to tell about the Lepchas and Dzongu in general. The village is set amongst dense vegetation, on the side of a hill, with the Rongyung Chu River flowing at the hill's base. This place is far from the tourist hustle bustle and most peaceful. Visit here if you like to stray from the beaten path. The whole area is picturesque and unspoiled.
There are no hotels in Dzongu. As eco-tourism initiative, some families have started 'Homestays' here. One can experience the hospitality of the Lepcha people by living as a part of their family in their home. It also provides an excellent opportunity to understand this old tribe.
Eco-tourism was started by some NGOs Non-Government Organizations working in this area in around 2006. Training were given to the families and lot of effort was put in to make this area more attractive to the tourists. However, the NGOs left the area after some time and now the project has no leader. Some families continue to provide homestay and the hosts can arrange everything on request.