The Zuluk Silk Route, located in East Sikkim, is a historic and scenic mountain road that was once a major trade path connecting India to Lhasa in Tibet via the Jelep La Pass. Today, it is an offbeat tourist destination renowned for its breathtaking Himalayan views, the thrilling 32-hairpin bent “Zig Zag Road”, and its tranquil natural beauty
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Reserved vehicle as per your requirement
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2 Star/ 3 Star
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(3000 m)10100ft
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IXB/NJP
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Jan, Feb,March ,April,May, June,October, November, December
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Couple Tour, Family Tour, Business Tour, Corporates Tour, Eco-Tour, Hiking
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As per the Plan
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English, Hindi, Nepali
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Easy to Moderate
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As per your Requirement
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5
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65
4days 3 nights
Arrive at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra (IXB) Airport. You will be transferred by car towards Mankhim or Aritar, an approximately 5-hour drive. En route, your driver will handle the necessary Inner Line Permits at the Rongli Police Station.After checking into your homestay, take a nature walk around the forest and visit the nearby Aritar monastery. You can also visit Mankhim Viewpoint for a panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Overnight stay at Mankhim/Aritar.
Wake up early to catch the stunning sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga from Mankhim Viewpoint. After breakfast, head toward Zuluk.Make a stop at Lampokhari (Aritar Lake). At an altitude of 4,600 feet, this is the only lake in Sikkim with boating facilities.Pass through the villages of Lingtam and Padamchen. You will also stop to see the picturesque Kuekhola Falls.
Continue your drive to Zuluk. The quaint village, at 10,000 feet, is known for its unspoiled natural beauty. Overnight stay at Zuluk homestay.
Start the day very early to reach Thambi Viewpoint (11,600 ft). From here, you can watch a breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas and see the famously winding, 32-hairpin turn "Zig-Zag Road".Continue your drive towards Nathang Valley (13,500 ft), also called the "Ladakh of the East." The landscape here is magnificent and changes with the seasons.Visit significant high-altitude attractions, including: Old Baba Mandir,Kupup Lake (Elephant lake),Nathula Pass. Overnight Stay at Zuluk after returning from your day trip.
After breakfast, begin your return trip. The route will take you back towards Rongli and then to NJP or Bagdogra for your onward journey.
