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This 6-day travel package along the historic Silk Route will allow you to explore Sikkim's hidden beauties. Today, the Silk Route section provides clear and beautiful views of Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, as well as the zig-zag roads, vision-less bends, and long-lived villages in between.

Sikkim, with its excellent location in the Himalayan foothills, is a dream come true for many. The Silk Route was not only essential as a trade route; it also played an important part in the development of civilization. Discover the hairpin bends of Zuluk, the Nathang Valley, named the "Ladakh of East India," and much more.

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Day 1 : Arrival at IXB/NJP

Transfer to Sillery Gaon  Welcome and greetings upon arrival. Our representative will help you to transfer the small village of Sillery Gaon. Sillery Gaon is situated at an altitude of 6000 ft. and also known as New Darjeeling. This place comfortably gives you a beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga mountain.  Overnight at Sillery Gaon .

 Day 2 : Transfer to Aritar
 

Rise with a delicious breakfast while viewing mountain peaks.  After breakfast, you will be leaving to reach a district in East Sikkim called Aritar known for unbeatable greenery, mountains and rivers.  Marvel at The Lampokhari Lake, emerald forests, the sweeping hills with deep gorge and occasional waterfalls.  Overnight at Aritar.

Day 3 : Transfer to Zuluk/ Dzuluk 

After morning breakfast proceed to Zuluk.  Before that, you will first have to go through procedures and documentation to get permits for the place.  Perched on a rugged terrain, the primitive town of Zuluk lies very close to the Indo-China Border, and was once famous for being a stop point on the Silk Route.  You will be free in the evening free to spend it at your leisure. Overnight at Zuluk.

Day 4 : Transfer to Nathang

After an early morning breakfast, drive to Nathang.  The route is interesting and subjected to the condition of ice in road. This will take you as high as 13000 ft above sea level. You will be stopping at Rongli for permits and documentation.  From there, you will make your way to the Thambi View Point at 11000 ft.  Also falling on the day are visits to Lungthung at 13000 ft, Gnathang Valley, Tukla Valley (12500 ft), Jepepla Pass Viewpoint and Kupup Lake. Also visit the Yak Golf Course, highest in the world and located at a height of 13,025 ft above sea level.  Overnight at Nathang.


Day 5 : Transfer to Rishikola

After breakfast, get a transfer to Rishikola, which is a riverside town just 37 km from Kalimpong.  The little village of Rishikola received its name from the Reshi River running along this small place.  Over Night stay at Rishikola.

Day 6 : Return to IXB/NJP Railway Station

Early morning breakfast today.  If time permits, stop at Coronation bridge for photography while on the way to airport. Enjoy the flight with amazing memories.

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● Meal Plan : Breakfast on all Days.
● Airport transfer and local sightseeing.
● Accommodation on double/ triple sharing basis.
● Permit fees, driver, parking and toll charges.
● Transportation : Airport pickup and drop & Local sightseeing as
per itinerary.
● Vehicle : 0-4 in Hatchback/Similar 4-6 in MUV/SUV/Similar.

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