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5-Night Scenic Sikkim Old Silk Route Tour with Zuluk and Aritar

Aritar(1N) → Dzuluk(2N) → Gangtok(2N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 NJP / IXB → Aritar
  • Route: Siliguri → Rongli → Aritar
  • En-Route Sightseeing Stops
    • Sevoke Coronation Bridge - Iconic pink bridge over the Teesta River
    • Teesta River Viewpoints - Several scenic stops for photos
    • Rongli River Valley - Beautiful river and forest views (Also a permit point for the Silk Route)
  • Aritar Sightseeing
    • Lampokhari Lake (Aritar Lake) - Boating available
    • Aritar Monastery (Aitabhir Gompa)
    • Mankhim Viewpoint
    • Sunset and mountain range views
  • Overnight: Aritar
  • Route: Aritar → Rongli → Lingtam → Zuluk
  • Distance: 45–50 km
  • Time: 2–2.5 hours
  • En Route Attractions:
    • Rongli Permit Office: Permit formalities
    • Lingtam Village:
      • First entry point to the Silk Route
      • Army check post
    • Kuwa Khola Waterfalls: Beautiful roadside waterfall
    • Padamchen Forest Zone: Pine forests, birdlife, cool weather
  • Arrival in Zuluk:
    • Elevation: 10,000 ft
    • Surrounded by mountains
    • Popular for sunrise views
  • Overnight: Zuluk / Padamchen (as per booking)
  • Best Start Time: Early Morning (5–6 AM)
  • To enjoy sunrise and clear weather.
  • Highlights of Zuluk Sightseeing
  • Thambi View Point
    • Distance: 10 km / 30 minutes from Zuluk
    • Famous for its view of 32 hairpin bends
  • Zig Zag Road Viewpoint
    • World-famous S-curves
    • Aerial photography spot
  • Lungthung Village (12,000 ft)
    • Tea and snacks point
    • View of the Himalayan range
  • Ganek / Sunrise Point
    • Spectacular Kanchenjunga sunrise
  • Nathang Valley (13,500 ft)
    • Known as the “Ladakh of East Sikkim”
    • Snowfields in winter
  • Tukla Valley & Memorial
    • Battlefield memorial of the 1903 war
  • Baba Mandir (Old Baba Mandir Route)
    • Spiritual army-maintained shrine
    • Stunning valley view
  • Return to Zuluk by afternoon.
  • Overnight: Zuluk / Padamchen
  • Zuluk → Nathula Pass
    • Distance: 55–60 km
    • Time: 2.5–3 hours
    • Altitude: 14,140 ft
    • India–China border (Requires advance permit)
  • Nathula Pass → New Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
    • Distance: 15 km / 30 minutes
    • Army temple with paranormal folklore
  • New Baba Mandir → Tsomgo Lake
    • Distance: 20 km / 40 minutes
    • Altitude: 12,400 ft
    • Snow in winter
    • Yak rides available
  • Tsongmo Lake → Gangtok
    • Distance: 40 km / 1.5 hours
  • Evening free at MG Marg.
  • Overnight: Gangtok
  • Tashi Viewpoint – View of Kanchenjunga
  • Ganesh Tok
  • Hanuman Tok
  • Flower Exhibition Centre
  • Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
  • Do-Drul Chorten Stupa
  • Enchey Monastery
  • Banjhakri Waterfalls
  • Ropeway Cable Car Ride (optional)
  • Cottage Industries & Handicrafts Centre
  • Overnight: Gangtok
  • Optional Stops (If time permits)
    • Lover’s Point
    • Teesta Rangeet Viewpoint
    • Peshok Tea Garden Viewpoint
  • Drop off at NJP/IXB with amazing Silk Route memories!

Accommodation Details

Package Policies

  • Pick up from NJP/IXB
  • Drop to NJP/IXB
  • Accommodation at mentioned hotels
  • All quoted rooms are base room category, unless indicated separately
  • Meal Plan as per itinerary
  • Executive vehicle as per mentioned tour itinerary for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Vehicle will be on a point-to-point basis as per mentioned tour itinerary and will not be on disposal
  • Driver and vehicle service shall be available from 8 AM to 6 PM with a 1-hour lunch break for the driver (under emergency conditions, the vehicle will be provided whenever needed)
  • Airfare / Train Fare
  • Sightseeing / Monument Entry Fees / Boat safari / Bamboo rafting / Elephant safari / Jeep safari
  • Room Service, Laundry, International / Domestic Telephone Charges
  • Additional Sightseeing or additional vehicle usage
  • Personal expenses including tips / Porterage
  • Passport-related services
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in the above inclusions

Travel Duration: 05 Nights / 6 Days. No of Pax: 02 Adults. Hotel Category: Home Stay/3 Star. No of Rooms: 01 Double Bed. Meal Plan: AP (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), MAP( Breakfast + dinner )

  • Less than 7 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 100% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge
  • 7 – 15 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 75% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge
  • 16 - 30 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 50% of Package Cost as cancellation charge
  • More than 30 Days: Full Refund of Package Cost Excluding Processing Fees @ INR 1000 per head

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