4 Night 5 Days Bagdogra Airport To Silk Route Tour

Day 1: Bagdogra - Sillery Gaon

Pickup at NJP/ IXB and transfer to Sillerygaon,Situated at an altitude of 6,000 ft, Sillerygaon is a village of not more than 32 families and that too in the middle of a jungle. This place is being proclaimed as the New Darjeeling because of its beautiful view of the Kanchendzonga. Its serene atmosphere is an invitation to run away from the hum and din of the city. Rest of the day is to soak in the beauty of Sillerygaon. Visit the Ramitay view point, Tinchuley view point, Silent Valley and the Damsang Fort ruins. All these places can be hiked/trekked and no vehicle is required to visit these places. Ramitay view point offers the longest view of River Teesta with approximately 14 turns. Thereafter you can trek to Damsang Fort as well as the Silent valley. Rest of the day at leisure at Sillerygaon.
Night stay at Sillery Gaon.

Distance from NJP to Sillery Goan: 98 km
Travel Time : Approx. 3 hours 30 min

Day 2: Sillery Gaon – Aritar

After breakfast start your journey for your Silk Route trail to Aritar. Rest of the day is at leisure at Aritar. You can enjoy paddle boating (Optional and Own Cost) in the placid waters of the lake and do a Parikrama of this Holy Lake. Alternately, you can walk up to the Chandaney Falls or to the Mankhim Temple and enjoy the view of the Kanchendzonga as well as the Lampokhari Lake from there. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Travel Time : Approx. 3 hours.

Day 3: Aritar – Zuluk

After breakfast, leave for Zuluk. Thereafter, stop at Rongli for Restricted Area Permit. On the way see the Kuekhola Falls. Pass through Lingtam, Padamchen to reach Zuluk. If you so wish, you can visit the Shivalaya Baba Mandir (No vehicle required). Enjoy the sunset at Zuluk from Balasiur sunset point (Walkable distance, no vehicle required) Overnight at Zuluk/Padamchen.

Distance from Aritar - Zuluk: 137 km
Travel Time : Approx. 4 hours 55 min

Day 4: Zuluk Sightseeing

Sunrise viewing activity (Only if weather is expected to be clear): Start at 3:30 -a.m and leave for Sunrise from the Ganek View point/Lungthung. Enjoy the morning glory of the Kanchendzonga change from Golden to silver and thereafter enjoy the view the Sunrise over the Bhutan hills, a unique view, comparable to the best Sunrise anywhere in India.

Return to Zuluk after viewing sunrise and after breakfast, follow the Silk Route Trail. Enjoy the beauty of Thambi View point, Laxmi Chowk, Tukla Kalapokhari, Tukla Baba Mandir, Tukla valley, Jelepla Pass View Point and reach Kupup. Don’t miss the Hathi Pokhari Lake. At Kupup, see the World’s highest Golf course, the Yak Golf Course at 13025 ft (Guinness Book of World Records acclaimed), the Ice Hockey ground and the young Husband’s Track. Thereafter move on to Gnathang. Gnathang or Gnathang Valley is popularly called the “The Ladakh of East India”. Rest of the day is at leisure at Zuluk.

Note: Sunrise Cost is not included in the package and is extra payable on the spot, only if sunrise trip is availed. The cost of Sunrise is Rs 2000/- for the entire vehicle.

Day 5: Zuluk to Depart to NJP/ IXB

After breakfast start your journey for the last leg of your Silk Route trail to depart NJP or IXB and drive to to catch your Train / Flight for onward journey.
Tour ends with Sweet memories.