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Silk Route

Old Silk Route

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Duration

04 Nights 05 Days

Location

Silk Route & Gangtok Tour



🌿 Day 1: NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport – Rishikhola

Upon arrival at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB), meet our representative and begin your scenic journey to Rishikhola.

En route, take a short refreshment break at Sevoke before continuing through the picturesque Himalayan foothills.

Upon arrival, check in to your riverside homestay and enjoy lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may relax by the tranquil Rishi River, explore the surrounding village, or simply unwind amidst nature.

Overnight Stay: Rishikhola


🛶 Day 2: Rishikhola – Aritar

After breakfast, drive towards Aritar, a charming hill village known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Sightseeing En Route:

  • Visit the historic 400-year-old Monastery

  • Enjoy an optional Boating Experience at Aritar Lake

After sightseeing, check in to your homestay in Aritar. The remainder of the day is free for leisure.

Overnight Stay: Aritar


🏔️ Day 3: Aritar – Zuluk

After breakfast, proceed towards Zuluk (Approx. 55 km | Altitude: 9,400 ft), one of the most scenic destinations along the historic Old Silk Route.

Sightseeing En Route:

  • Quekhola Waterfall

  • Padamchen

  • Senchal Forest

  • Lower Zuluk

Upon arrival, check in to your traditional homestay. After lunch, spend the evening exploring the peaceful mountain village and enjoying panoramic Himalayan views.

Overnight Stay: Zuluk


❄️ Day 4: Zuluk – Nathang Valley – Gangtok

After breakfast, begin your unforgettable journey towards Gangtok via the spectacular Old Silk Route.

Sightseeing En Route:

  • Thambi View Point

  • Zig Zag Road

  • Laxmi Chowk

  • Nathang Valley

  • Kupup Lake

  • Elephant Lake

  • Old Baba Mandir

  • Nathula Pass (Cost extra & Subject to permit availability)

  • Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple

  • Tsomgo Lake

Upon arrival in Gangtok, check in to your hotel. In the evening, you may visit MG Marg, explore local cafés, and enjoy authentic Sikkimese cuisine.

Overnight Stay: Gangtok


🌸 Day 5: Gangtok Sightseeing – NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Gangtok.

Places to Visit:

  • Tashi View Point

  • Bakthang Waterfall

  • Lhasa Waterfall

  • Hanuman Tok

  • Ganesh Tok

  • Flower Exhibition Centre

  • Plant Conservatory

  • Banjhakri Waterfalls

After completing the sightseeing tour, transfer to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB) for your onward journey.


Tour Ends with Wonderful Memories of the Old Silk Route & Sikkim!

Itinerary

Enjoy the Adventure

💰 Popular Paid Add-On Services

These are the add-ons that travelers most commonly book:

  • 🚣 White Water River Rafting

  • 🛶 Boating at Aritar Lake

  • 🐂 Yak Ride at Tsomgo Lake

  • 🚴 Mountain Bike Rental

  • 🏍️ Royal Enfield Rental

  • 🚙 Private Nathula Pass Permit & Vehicle (subject to availability)

  • 🥩 Bonfire with Barbecue Night

  • 📸 Professional Photography Session

  • 🎭 Cultural Evening Program

  • 🎣 Riverside Picnic Experience

Included / Excluded

For Bookings above 4 Person,
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Package Inclusions & Exclusions


✅ Package Inclusions

  • 4 Nights accommodation in Hotels/Homestays as per the itinerary.

  • Daily Breakfast.

  • Pickup from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB).

  • Drop to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB).

  • Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.

  • Excursion to Rishikhola, Aritar, Zuluk, Nathang Valley, and Gangtok.

  • Sightseeing covering Quekhola Waterfall, Padamchen, Lower Zuluk, Thambi View Point, Zig Zag Road, Kupup Lake, Elephant Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, Tsomgo Lake, and Gangtok Local Sightseeing.

  • Boating at Aritar Lake (if included in the selected package).

  • All Toll Taxes, Parking Charges, Driver Allowance, and Fuel Charges.

  • All applicable Inner Line Permit (ILP) and Protected Area Permit (PAP) assistance for Indian Nationals.

  • 24×7 Travel Assistance throughout the tour.


❌ Package Exclusions

  • Airfare, Train Tickets, or Bus Tickets.

  • Lunch, Dinner, Evening Snacks, and Beverages unless specifically mentioned.

  • River Rafting at Teesta/Rangpo.

  • Yak Ride at Tsomgo Lake.

  • Royal Enfield/Bike or Scooty Rental.

  • Bonfire, Barbecue Dinner, Camping, or Cultural Program (unless included in the package).

  • Nathula Pass Permit Charges and Special Vehicle Charges (if applicable and not included in the selected package).

  • Entry Fees, Camera Charges, Boating Charges (if not included), and Tickets to Parks, Monasteries, Museums, or Attractions.

  • Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Telephone, Room Service, Tips, Shopping, and Porter Charges.

  • Travel Insurance.

  • GST (if applicable).

  • Additional expenses arising due to landslides, roadblocks, adverse weather, political disturbances, vehicle breakdowns, flight/train delays, or any circumstances beyond our control.

  • Any item or service not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions.


Important Notes

  • Visit to Nathula Pass is subject to permit approval, weather conditions, road conditions, and Government regulations.

  • Guests must carry valid Government-issued Photo ID proof and passport-size photographs for permit processing.

  • The itinerary may be modified due to weather conditions, traffic, road closures, or administrative directives.

  • Adventure activities and optional excursions are chargeable and subject to operational availability.

  • Foreign Nationals may require additional permits and are subject to different travel regulations in restricted areas.

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