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Package Name : Magical Silk Route Package - East Sikkim Tour

Tour Duration : 5 Nights & 6 Days

Places to Visit : Sillery Gaon-1N / Aritar-1N / Zuluk-1N / Nathang-1N / Rongpokhola-1N

Pickup and Drop : Bagdogra Airport [IXB] / Siliguri Station / NJP Station

Why Book Silk Route Tour Package With NatureWings?

NatureWings is Silk Route Package Specialist for more than 8 years

Dulux Homestays in Zuluk, Gnathang, RongpoKhola and Sillery Gaon

The team of experience Passionate Travelers

Choice of more than 10 hands picked destinations

Personally visited & certified by NatureWings team

Expert in conducting Silk Route Group Tour

Complete day to day guidance and assistance from NJP to NJP by NatureWings team member

Always handled by NatureWings Team itself, not handed over to a Sub-Agent

Talk to our Silk Route Tour Super Specialist Mr. Akash +91-98314-35505

Day 1 : NJP/IXB to Sillery Gaon [3 hr 59 min (91.7 km) via NH10]

Meet & greet on arrival at NJP/IXB at very first day of Silk Route Package Tour and proceed towards Sillery Gaon. Sillery Gaon is a small village, situated at a distance of just around 10 kilometers from Delo in Kalimpong and the hamlet is winning hearts by offering a stunning view of the Kanchenjungha and the Teesta River, flowing beneath a majestic green valley. The village is situated at an altitude of 6000ft, above and a dense forest of pine and other hilly trees and cinchona plantation offers absolute tranquility, which many vacationers look for. Being a small, underdeveloped village, which has caught the limelight very recently, Sillery Gaon cannot provide you with luxurious accommodation options, but once you reach the place, perhaps those luxuries will not mean much to you since Sillery Gaon will delight you with its natural treasures by that time. Overnight Stay at Home Stay in Sillery Gaon

Home Stay in Sillary Gaon : Mountain View Village Resort

Address : Upper Kashyone, Sillary Gaon, Kalimpong, West Bengal 734311

Day 2 : Sillery Gaon to Aritar / Mankhim [1 hr 45 min (38.6 km) via Reshi Rhenock Rd]

After breakfast start for Aritar / Mankhim Tour just on top of Lampokhri Lake [Altitude of Aritar 1,498 m]. This lake is the highest lake with a boating facility in Sikkim. Enjoy the boating in Post Lunch session. Enroute Sightseeing to Mankhim Temple, Mankhim View Point, Aritar Monastery and Aritar Dakbunglow. Overnight Stay at Home Stay in Aritar / Mankhim

Home Stay in Aritar : Orange Court Resort

Address: Aritar Road, near Shiv Mandir, Aritar, Sikkim 737133

Day 3 : Aritar/Mankhim to Zuluk [2 hr 1 min (41.1 km) via Rhenock - Rongli Hwy]

This day is the most important day for your Silk Route Tour. After breakfast, start for Zuluk Tour via Rongli Dam, Lingtam, Lingtam Monastery, Keukhela Falls, and finally reach zuluk.

Rongli [Altitude: 5200 ft.] - Rongli is an east Sikkim small township located on the bank of river Rongli. The inner line permit for visit towards Nathula granted over there.

Rongli Dam - The Rongli dam is a concrete dam on the Rongli river with a height of 41m and can hold 45,200 cubic meters of water.

Lingtam [Altitude 5082 ft.] - Lingtam is a small village next after the Rongli permit zone at an altitude of 5000 feet from sea level. It's known for his sun kissed peaceful weather surrounded by the hills of all it four sides. You can visit Lingtam Monestry also.

Keukhela Falls - The Keukhela falls or Kali Khola falls located on the way of the old silk route in between Lingtam and Padamchen. This fall is 100m in heights and beautifully surrounded by scenic nature. Reach zuluk before lunch.

Zuluk [Altitude: 7000 ft.] - A small village in East Sikkim, part of Old Silk Route 10000 ft. above the sea level gaining popularity amongst the tourists because of its natural virginity, unspoiled nature and amazing Himalayan beauty. Catching a glimpse of the snow capped mountain ranges or sun rising on the sea from the window of the hotel room is something that you might have experienced a lot of times. Overnight stay at Zuluk Homestay

Home Stay in Zuluk : Dilmaya Resort

Address: Zuluk, Sikkim 737131

Day 4 : Zuluk to Nathang [53km /2.30hrs]

Early morning go for sunrise from Lungthung Viewpoint. After breakfast, proceed towards Nathan valley via Zig Zag road, Thambi viewpoint, Lungthung, Tukla Valley, Jelep La Pass view, Yak golf Course and Old Baba Mandir

Zig Zag Road - Zig Zag Road or Bhulbhuliya is a one in kind of road in the entire Sikkim. This spiral road has so many hairpins bent and counts as the top 10 dangerous roads in the world. one can get a splendid view of Zuluk from every hairpin bend of the road.



Thambi Viewpoint [Altitude: 11,200 ft.] - At a distance of 14 km from Zuluk and at a height of 11200ft Thambi viewpoint offers a splendid view of Mt Kanchenjhangha and another snowcapped mountain. It is located on a famous hairpin bent named zigzag road or bhulbhuliya and a must-see spot.

Lungthung [Altitude: 11,500 ft.] - Lungthung is a small village located at a height of 11600ft on the old silk route and it offers a panoramic view of Mt Kanchenjhangha.

Tukla Valley [Altitude: 12,500 ft.] - Another must-stop destination is Tukla valley at an altitude of 11600 ft. You also find a war memorial over there in the memory of British soldiers fought in the War of Tukla.

Jeelpla Pass View [Altitude: 13,999 ft.] - Jeelp-la pass which means The Lovely Level Pass located nearby Tukla valley at an altitude of almost 14000ft. It is a mountain pass between India and Tibet Autonomous Region (China). It directly connects India to Lhasa in Tibet and used by ancient traders of the Silk route. Although it is higher than Nathula pass but the easiest pass among the entire pass in Sikkim. Nowadays the pass is prohibited for civilians.

Old Baba Mandir [Altitude: 13,123 ft.] - Old Baba Mandir is dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh the martyr of 23 regiments of the Indian army. It is the original bunker of Baba where he stayed during the Indo China War in 1962. The temple is maintained by the Indian army. Finally, reach Gnathan valley before lunch.

Nathang Valley [Altitude: 13,200 ft.] - Or Nathang Valley is popularly called the "Ladakh of East India". Situated at the height of 13,000 ft. above the sea level, Nathang Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Old Silk Route Tour surrounded by snow-capped hills and mountain landscape. Nathang Valley is the most scenic destination in the whole of Old Silk Route. Few streams crisscross the valley and prayer flags flutter on the mountain edges on this vast plain of nothingness. Nathang Valley appears in different colors at different times of the year. In autumn it looks golden when the grass dries up, in the rainy season it's covered in flowers and in winter it is buried in 5 feet of snow. Overnight stay at Gnathan valley.

Day 5 : Nathang to Rongpokhola [118.6 km /3.50hrs]

After Breakfast, start for Rongpokhola Tour [Altitude: 6,000 ft.] from Nathang. Have lunch at Riverside and enjoy the music of Rangpo River. You can also indulge yourself in the luxury of bathing and fishing in the crystal clear Rangpo River. Overnight stay at Rongpokhola Homestay

Home Stay in Rongpokhola : Rangpo Khola Village Resort

Address: Address: Sikkim 737131

DAY 6 : Rongpokhola to NJP / IXB [135 km / 5.00 hrs]

Proceed towards NJP / IXB with Sweet memory of Silk Route Tour

Silk Route Package Tour Includes

• Accommodation in the listed Hotels / Homestays
  
  
• All Meals (Breakfast / Lunch / Evening Snacks / Dinner)
  
  
• All transfers in an exclusive non-ac vehicle (NJP-NJP)
  
  
• Driver allowances, fuel, toll tax
  
  
• All permits and applicable taxes
  
  

Silk Route Tour Package Excludes

• All items which are not included in the inclusion list
  
  
• Sunrise from Lungthung, Entry Fees for Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
  
  
• Room Heater
  
  
• Syndicate Charge at NJP / Siliguri (Rs 200/-)
  
  

Some facts to know before booking Silk Route Group Tour

• Do not expect modern facilities in the silk route as most of the places are remote villages and away from modern cities. Guests can get general facilities like commode, running water, hot meals (mostly egg curry and local vegetables), etc but no luxury meals, TV, Internet connection, Cable Channel, Geyser, etc.
  
  
• Staying in Nathang Valley (altitude 13, 200 ft) is not recommended for children and elderly people due to high altitude. They can experience dizziness, vomiting, headaches. In that situation, guests can travel nathang but should not stay there, they must return to a lower altitude. If possible a portable oxygen cylinder can be carried.
  
  
• Guests must carry original and photocopy of ID proof like Voter card, Passport along with at least 10 passport size color photograph. A birth certificate or school id must be carried for the minor.
  
  
• Guests must always carry adequate dry fruits, nuts, chocolate, and biscuits for emergency purposes.
  
  
• Medicine for fever, cold, cough, headache, stomach upset, and paracetamol, ointment, Band-Aid, Vaseline, boroline, etc must be in the first aid box while traveling the old silk route.
  
  
• Good amount of woolen clothes, gloves, hats, wind-protective glass, must be taken as in some places sub-zero temperature may prevail.
  
  
• Guests must carry adequate cash as in Old Silk Rout, there are not ATM facilities.
  
  
  

What are the Best Sightseeing Places to explore in Silk Route Tour?

While travelling Silk Route, travellers can visit amazing places like:

• Zuluk Loop : 32 hair-pin curves
  
  
• Thambi View Point : Best for Zuluk Zigzag view and Himalayan Range
  
  
• Nathang Valley : Offer best snow all round year
  
  
• Kupup Lake : Named as Elephant Lake with picturesque natural beauty
  
  
• Menmecho Lake : Lake with good ambience and awesome scenic beauty
  
  
• Lungthung : A remote village at 11,500 ft offering great Himalayan view
  
  
• Tukla Valley : Offer great view of Mt. Kanchenjungha from 12,500 ft altitude
  
  
• Old Baba Mandir : A temple of faith dedicated to sepoy Baba Harbhajan Singh near kupup village
  
  
• Tsomgo Lake : A must visit place for every Sikkim Gangtok Traveller