Sikkim Old Silk Route & Homestay Tour in 6 Days
Highlights
Gangtok
nature, sightseeing, homestay
Private Tour
6 Days
Medium
English
Description
Go through the Silk Route in Sikkim, a part of the ancient trade route which started from all the way to Lhasa to the port of Tamluk in West Bengal while crossing the Chumbi Valley and Nathula Pass in North Sikkim. This Silk route of 900km was considered and still is the most hostile one.
Itinerary
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Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station to Sillery Gaon
Arrival at NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport & Transfer to Sillery Gaon - Our representative will receive the Guest at NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport - He will assist guest for the forwarding journey to Sillery Gaon– situated at an altitude of 6000 ft. The locals lovingly call it as New Darjeeling. Sillery Gaon is a village of not more than 24 families and that too in the middle of a jungle. This place is being proclaimed as the New Darjeeling because of its beautiful view of the Kanchendzonga. Its serene atmosphere is an invitation to run away from the hum and din of the city. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Sillery Gaon.
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Sillerygaon to Aritar
Post breakfast Aritar - Aritar in East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim is known for its natural and landscaped beauty - Known for the lush forest, mountains and rivers - The Aritar Lake Ghati-Tso is a nearby attraction, Aritar under Rongli subdivision of East Sikkim is a tiny village situated on the Himalayas. The Lampokhari Lake, emerald forests, the sweeping hills with deep gorge and occasional waterfalls, and the mountain slopes are strewn with terrace farming and the mighty panoramic view Khangchendzonga range cast an indelible imprint on the mind of the traveller never to be effaced with time. Overnight stay at Aritar.
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Aritar - Zuluk
After morning breakfast, proceed to Zuluk. Before that, all the permit proceedings have to be finished. Zuluk is a relatively new offbeat destination of Sikkim and has a primitive charm. The emerald forests, the sweeping hills with deep gorge and occasional waterfalls, the mountain slopes are strewn with terrace farming. Overall, the panoramic view of the mighty Khangchendzonga range cast an indelible imprint on the traveller's mind never to be effaced with time. Zuluk or Duluk is situated at an altitude of 10, 000 ft. of sea level and has a primitive charm. Zuluk perched on the lower Himalayas' rugged terrain in East Sikkim is a hamlet close to Indo-China border. Zuluk is located on the famous Old-Silk-Route. Evening free for individual activity and leisure. Overnight stay at Zuluk.
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Zuluk - Nathang
The drive is subjected to the condition of ice in road / Weather, etc. - Early morning breakfast – Zuluk - Lungthung - Nathang Valley – Kupup – The drive will be to a higher altitude – One has to stop at Rongli for permit and documentation – Travel onward to The Thambi View Point at 11000 feet - Next is Lungthung at about 13000 feet, Gnathang Valley, Tukla Valley 12500 feet, Jepepla Pass View and reach Kupup Lake - The Yak Golf Course is the highest in the world at 13025 feet – Evening free for individual activity and leisure. Overnight stay at Nathang.
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Nathang - Reshikhola
After breakfast, start for Reshikhola. Reshikhola is a riverside destination just 37 km from Kalimpong and very near to Pedong. The little village of Reshikhola received its name from the Reshi River running along this small place. Overnight stay at Reshikhola.
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Departure
Early morning breakfast - Next one has to drive to Bagdogra Airport IXB / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station NJP or Siliguri via Rangpo - The drive will be via Rangpo, Chitrey - On the way a stop at Coronation bridge for photography if time permits - Proceed on the way to Bagdogra Airport IXB / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station NJP - It will be 4 to 5 hours by drive.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |