Dzuluk
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Dzuluk | |
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Hamlet | |
Pakyong District | |
| Elevation | 2,900 m (9,400 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 306 |
Dzuluk or Zuluk or Jhuluk or Jaluk is a small hamlet located at a height of 9,400 feet (2,900 m) on the rugged terrain of the lower Himalayas in
History
Dzuluk was once a transit point to the trade route between
Geography
Dzuluk is located at 27°15′06″N 88°46′39″E / 27.2518°N 88.7775°E.
Climate
Dzuluk is at an altitude of about 9,400 feet. The summer temperature would be near 20 °C (68 °F) with substantial difference between the day and night temperature. The rainy season is a little protracted, and heavy to very heavy showers are common. The winter may see snowfall in the area of about 3–5 feet (0.91–1.52 m) of snow.
- October to February — winter, cold and snow.
- March to May — cold.
- June to September — the monsoon season.
Flora and fauna
Dzuluk lies on the
have also reportedly been sighted in the area.Population
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This small village accommodates a population of around 306 people and 65 households. Historically, Zuluk provides the accommodation facilities to the trader and porters of the trade route to Tibet. The trader and porter are mostly from Tibet and Nepal at that instant. In Indo-China war, the pass has closed the trade between India and Tibet were stop, due to the agitation of Indo china War, the most of trader and porter retreat from trade route and some settle there after the war. The remaining settlers used to work in BRO (Border Road Organisation), some in agriculture and the Indian army as a porter. There is an Indian Army base at Dzuluk, which has been used as a transit camp for the army movement to the Indo-Chinese border nearby. Farming is near-impossible due to soil quality and weather, and most of the land is fenced and military-controlled, making it unfit for grazing. BRO (Border Road Organisation), Tourism and porter in the Indian army are the only livelihoods of zuluk.
Transport
- Air
The Pakyong Airport,[2] (IATA airport code PYG) in Pakyong, Sikkim is the nearest airport. One can drive for around 1-3 hours from there to reach Dzuluk.
- Train
- Road
Dzuluk lies on the National Highway-717B connecting Rhenock and Menla, via Rongli.[3] Dzuluk can be reached from Siliguri by various hired vehicle in roughly 7 hours. Tourists can also travel to Dzuluk from Gangtok in roughly 4 hours by hiring vehicles.
- From Gangtok – 90 kilometres (56 mi), about 4 hours
- From NJP / Bagdogra- 160 kilometres (99 mi), about 6 hours
- From Kalimpong – 87 kilometres (54 mi), about 3.5 hours
- From Pelling – 150 kilometres (93 mi), about 7 hours
- From Darjeeling – 140 kilometres (87 mi), about 5 hours
Nearby places
The three-level switchback roads of Dzuluk offer views of the Kangchenjunga and its mountain range. The other attractions of the place include lakes, temples, forests, and a route that leads to Tibet.
References
- ^ Freshfield, D. W. (1903). Round Kangchenjunga: a narrative of mountain travel and exploration. London: Edward Arnold.
- ^ "Airports Authority of India". Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "NHIDCL floats tender for road works in Sikkim". Construction Weekly. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
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