Silk route 4N/5D
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Sillery Gaon 1N | Aritar 1N | Lingtam 1N | Gangtok 1N
The Sikkim Silk Route tour offers a historical journey through the ancient trade route connecting India to Tibet. It covers vast landscapes with high-altitude lakes like Tsomgo, mountain passes like Nathula, and charming villages like Zuluk. An experience of rich culture and serene monasteries with breathtaking views of the Himalayas is encountered by travelers in Sikkim.
DAY 1:
Pick Up from NJP/Bagdogra/Siliguri and transfer to Sillery Gaon. Enroute sightseeing- Sevakeswari Temple, Kalijhora Hydro Electric Project, etc. Night stay at Sillery Gaon.
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DAY 2:
After Breakfast Sillery Gaon to Aritar via Rishikhola, Sidhdhi Binayak Temple. Night stay at Aritar.
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DAY 3:
After Breakfast transfer to Lingtam via Mankhim View Point, Aritar Monastery, Aritar Lake. Night Stay at Lingtam.
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DAY 4:
After Breakfast transfer to Gangtok via Q-Khola Falls, Padamchen, Zuluk, Thambi View Point, Lungthung, Gnathang Valley, Old Baba Mandir, Kupup Lake (Elephant Lake). Night stay at Gangtok.
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DAY 5:
After Breakfast transfer to NJP/Siliguri/Bagdogra.
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Sillery Gaon
Sillery Gaon is a serene village offering stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, ideal for nature lovers and trekkers.
Rishikhola
Rishikhola is a peaceful riverside spot, ideal for camping, birdwatching, and enjoying nature along the Silk Route.
Aritar Lake
Aritar, a peaceful village in Sikkim, offers scenic landscapes, Aritar Lake, monasteries, and stunning views of the Himalayas.
Aritar Monastery
Aritar Monastery, located in Sikkim, India, is a serene, historical Tibetan Buddhist site with stunning Himalayan views and rich traditions.
Mankhim View Point
Mankhim View Point offers stunning views of Aritar Lake, Eastern Himalayas, and is perfect for sunrise, sunset, and nature lovers.
Lingtam
Lingtam, a picturesque village in East Sikkim, offers stunning Himalayan views and serene surroundings, serving as the gateway to the Old Silk Route.
Bakhutar Khola
Bakhutar Khola is a serene river flows at Lingtam in East Sikkim, offering lush surroundings and peaceful ambiance for nature lovers.
Q-khola Falls
Q Khola Falls, located in Sikkim near Lingtam, India, features stunning cascading waters amidst lush greenery, creating a picturesque natural attraction.
Padamchen
Padamchen, 12 km from Lingtam, is a scenic Himalayan village with a monastery, hotels, and homestays, and a Silk Route permit check point.
Zuluk
Zuluk, perched at 10,000 feet in the eastern Himalayas, offers Zig Zag roads, lush valleys, and breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks.
Thambi View Point
Thambi View Point, named after a road engineer, offers stunning sunrise and sunset views of Kanchenjunga and Zuluk’s zigzag roads.
Lungthung
4 km past Thambi View Point, Lungthung View Point offers closer views of Kanchenjunga and has a nearby army barrack.
Gnathang Valley
Nathang Valley, in East Sikkim at 13,500 feet, offers breathtaking landscapes with snow-capped mountains, meadows, and tranquility.
Old Baba Mandir
The Old Baba Temple, near Laxman Chowk, honors Harbhajan Singh, a soldier who died in 1968 and inspired legends.
Kupup Lake (Elephant Lake)
Kupup Lake, or Elephant Lake, at 4,000 meters near Kupup village, is sacred and stunning, with a nearby golf course.
Changu Lake
Changu Lake, a glacial beauty in East Sikkim, offers stunning reflections, snow-clad mountains, and tranquil alpine surroundings.
Nathula Pass
Nathula Pass, a historic Indo-China border point in Sikkim, features breathtaking mountain views and rich historical significance.
Gangtok
Kupup Lake, or Elephant Lake, at 4,000 meters near Kupup village, is sacred and stunning, with a nearby golf course.
