Overview
An offbeat Sikkim journey along the historic Silk Route, from the quiet homestay village of Aritar through the dramatic switchback roads of Zuluk to Gangtok, then on to Namchi and the monasteries of Pelling. Priced at Rs 15,500 per head for 4 adults.
Highlights
- Mankhim Temple and Aritar Gumpha
- Zuluk's Silk Route hairpin bends and Balasura Point sunset
- Thambi View Point, Nathang Valley and Tukla Pass
- Kupup's Hathi Pokhari and the world's highest Yak Golf Course
- Namchi's Char Dham and Buddha Park
- Pelling's Skywalk, Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdantse Ruins
Day-Wise Itinerary
Arrival and transfer to Aritar
Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station, transfer to Aritar (110 km, 3.5 hrs via NH10). Check in to homestay, overnight at Aritar.
Aritar sightseeing and transfer to Zuluk
Sunrise viewing, visit Mankhim Temple and Aritar Gumpha. Drive to Zuluk via Rongli, Lingtham and Padamchin. Sunset from Balasura Point. Overnight at Zuluk.
Zuluk sightseeing and transfer to Gangtok
Follow the Silk Route Trail via Thambi View Point, Laxmi Chowk, Nathang, Tukla Kalapokhari, Tukla Baba Mandir, Tukla Valley and Jelepla Pass View to Kupup, seeing Hathi Pokhari and the Yak Golf Course (world's highest, Guinness-recognized). Continue to Gangtok. Overnight at Gangtok.
Gangtok to Pelling via Namchi & Ravangla
Drive to Namchi, visiting Char Dham and Buddha Park. Overnight at Pelling.
Pelling sightseeing and departure
Half-day sightseeing: Skywalk, Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdantse Ruins with Kanchenjunga views, then transfer to NJP Railway Station or IXB Bagdogra Airport (4.5 hrs, 135.5 km).
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Hotels: Lake View Village Homestay Aritar (1N, 2 deluxe rooms, AP), Lamakhang Homestay Zuluk (1N, 2 deluxe rooms, AP), Alpine Hills Retreat Gangtok (1N, 2 deluxe rooms, CP), Rufina Palm Bliss or similar Pelling (1N, 2 deluxe rooms, CP)
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included at Aritar and Zuluk; breakfast included at Gangtok and Pelling
- Transfers: 1 Innova/Xylo, luxury AC vehicle, point-to-point transfers
- Sightseeing: Sightseeing as per itinerary along the Silk Route
- Toll, parking, driver batta and government tax included
What's Excluded
- Flights: Air fare / train fare not included
- Room heater, drinks, personal expenses
- Tips and porter charges
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Flight/train delay or cancellation, weather, political closures, technical faults etc.
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