Introduction
Dzongu in the north district of Sikkim, although small in terms of area hold special historical and cultural signifi cultural significance for the indigenous Lepchas. Lepchas are the original inhabitant of Sikkim, Mayel-lyang. Dzongu is one of the beautiful geographical locales in north Sikkim and is encompassed by high mountains, hills, valleys and rivers owing to which it boasts of rich flora and fauna. Such regions prove to be suitable for hosting butterflies and it is primarily because of this that there are numerous fascinating species found here in Dzongu. 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 enthusiasts that are aime