Hidden Treasure of Dzongu "Thamblyok - Butterflies"

Dzongu in the North District of Sikkim, though small in area, has a special historical and cultural significance for the indigenous Lepchas. The Lepchas are the original inhabitants of Sikkim, the Mayel-lyang. Dzongu is one of the most beautiful geographical areas in North Sikkim and is surrounded by high mountains, hills, valleys and rivers, which is why it has a rich flora and fauna. Such regions prove to be a suitable home for butterflies and it ismainly for this reason that numerous fascinating species are found here in Dzongu.  View of the mighty Himalayas from the 2000 meter high small village of Thingvong in North Sikkim. I believe that in future, places like Dzongu can prove to be important geographical habitats  for promoting conservation and protection measures for various butterfly species.  It will be equally potent to build awareness about these precious habitants with the help of  eco-tourism and by means of informative guided tours for nature enth...

Blue Duke (Bassaroan durga durga - Moore 1858).  The Blue Duke butterfly was named Sikkim's State Butterfly on World Environment Day 2022. View of the Mount Kongchen Chu in Dzongu Nord Sikkim - World Cultural Heritage It is said the pure spirit souls of our God and Goddess, ancestors lives in Mt. Kongchen Chu  and that is why we believe this Chu as as our guardian deity and offer prayers every years. Instead, I believe offering is done by all the people of this World butterfly enthusiasts. It is fairly recent, since I began appreciating the fact that our Nye Mayel lyang especially Dzongu, is  truly blessed with beautiful species of butterflies known as Thamblyok in Lepcha. During my explorations,  I had to acknowledge that Dzongu is indeed a paradise for butterfly enthusiasts. This has been established  earlier on by individuals like Isaac Kehimkar who published a book on Indian butterflies, similarly,  Ms. Meena Haribal and Mr. Nosang Muringla Limboo have ...

A young butterfly enthusiast is on a quest to chronicle the butterflies fluttering  in his native  Dzongu region and give them indigenous names in Lepcha language. Dzongu, a Lepcha protected area  in North Sikkim, is a bio-diversity hotspot and its richness in butterflies had already been recorded  way back in mid-19th century by the famous British botanist and explorer J.D. Hooker during his  Sikkim expedition. 

Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha A trip to Lingchi Chu Upper Dzongu - North District Sikkim - Himalaya Documentation was done during 2020 Best time to visit May to July & October to November 2 nights & 1 day will be the best trip to explore the nature into the wilderness Anyone interested to visit can contact me in my email : 📪 mythsofmutanchi @gmail.com

                                                                 He always had a good time for my book:  "The book on Dzongu Butterflies". I am very thankful to him for forwarding  my book. Firstly, I would like to thank  Mr. Nosang Muringla Limboo  (Green Ambassador of Sikkim),  who encouraged and inspired me  by his positive work.                                                                   I have more to mention President of "Butterfly & Moth of Sikkim" Mr. Nawangla G. Bhutia thank you so much for always supporting and guiding me. I believe that we can work ...

   Pale Grass Blue Snapshot by Sonam Wangschuk Lepcha in the village of Lower Dzongu Gnon Sangdong Butterflies are beautiful in their colors and dancing movements. In the fantastic Dzongu in North Sikkim the most beautiful and glorious butterflies flutter. Butterfly expert Sonam Wangschuk Lepcha has in and around his home town Noom Panang  in the Dzongu the masterly and rare butterflies are captured with the camera. In his book "Dzongu Butterflies" he presents the most beautiful butterfly photo s.  T he presentation of the book "DZONGU BUTTERFLIES" was led by Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling of Sikkim, the spokesman Shri Sonam Gyasto Lepcha, cum area MLA Dzongu, the "Joint Director" HRDD North Shri Sonam Lepcha,  the motivated me to this book and supported me in my work. "Dzongu Butterflies" by Sonam Wangschuk Lepcha  -A first-class book for all butterflies friends- The book is available in stores: ...

Ren. Nosang Muringla Limboo, author of "The Flying Pearls of Sikkim Himalaya".  A Picture Guide book on the butterflies of Sikkim cum President of Sikkim Ornithological Society  and Green Ambassador of Sikkim declared: "Guady Baron will be in Sikkim for the first time in  2016 Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha from Dzongu - North Sikkim recorded."                                                                  I am glad that "Guady Baron Butterfly" there are no records of it being photographed  earlier from Sikkim which makes me the first person to photograph and document it through  Good News, Sikkim magazine will no less than scientific journal for a beginner like me.  Thank you -Ren Nosang Muringla- for your guidance and support. Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha (SOS Member)

I'm glad to share you all about INDIAN TORTOISESHELL (Aglais cashniriensis)  whose wingspan is 55-65mm with beautiful colours and patterns like the legend  TIGER on the back. This butterfly are common and are mainly seen on the months  from Oct-Jan in and around Dzongu areas, North Sikkim. They are commonly seen  playing in the road sides and in deep forest specially at dry places also in village  areas with no fear with the people like us enjoying the sunny day. They are mostly found up to 4,945m. And yes they do flies very closed to ground level.  One can visit to above mentioned months for best spot for this butterfly in Dzongu  and get change to meet many others butterflies at the same time. Leebek Lee Homestay Ideal place for a butterfly safari. 웹 facebook. com/LeebekLee

Great Windmill - Bayasa dasarada (Moore - 1858)   Blue Bottle Yellow Jezebel Jungle Queen Striped Tiger Golden Sapphire Yellow Flat Hill Jebezel Videos of Sonam Wangschuk Lepcha Upper Dzongu - North Sikkim