Silk Route
East Sikkim (Silk Route) Tour Package
Overview
East Sikkim, popularly known as the Old Silk Route, is a hidden paradise for travelers who wish to experience untouched beauty, winding mountain roads, and charming Himalayan villages. The route takes you through misty valleys, centuries-old monasteries, frozen lakes, and breathtaking sunrise points like Zuluk and Nathang Valley.
Package Includes
• Accommodation in homestays/hotels (Standard/Deluxe).
• Meals (Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private cab for all transfers & sightseeing.
• Driver allowances, fuel, parking charges.
• All Silk Route permits (Rongli permit assistance included).
• 24×7 trip support.
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Package Exlcudes
• Flight/train tickets.
• Zero Point excursion (if clubbed).
• Entry fees, personal expenses.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Internary
• Pickup from NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
• Scenic drive to Sillerygaon – a peaceful village also called New Darjeeling.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
• Evening leisure walk, bonfire (optional).
• Overnight stay at homestay in Sillerygaon.
• After breakfast, transfer to Aritar, known for its beautiful Lampokhari Lake (boating available).
• Visit Aritar Monastery & Mankhim View Point for wide-angle mountain views.
• Explore pine forest trails and nearby orchid gardens.
• Overnight stay at Aritar / Mankhim.
• After breakfast, drive through Rongli Check Post (permits arranged).
• Visit Lingtham Village – first village on the Silk Route.
• Continue journey to Padamchen / Zuluk (9,500 ft).
• Evening: mesmerizing sunset view of snow peaks from Thambi View Point (if time permits).
• Overnight stay at Zuluk / Padamchen homestay.
• Morning sunrise at Thambi View Point (11,200 ft) – panoramic view of Kanchenjunga range and the iconic zigzag roads.
• Proceed to Nathang Valley (13,500 ft), known as the Ladakh of the East.
• Old Baba Mandir
• Kupup Lake (Elephant Lake)
• Menmecho Lake
• Drive through high-altitude routes with snow (seasonal).
• Return to Zuluk / Nathang for overnight stay.
• After breakfast, drive back via Rongli and Kalimpong road.
• Drop at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB) with unforgettable Silk Route memories.
