Silk Route – Sikkim
Highlights
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An emerging and offbeat destination in East Sikkim
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Rhododendron-filled, snow-clad paths
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Sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjungha and its allied peaks from Thambi View Point
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Travel through Zuluk which makes almost 32 hairpin turns to reach Lungthung an amazing experience
Age : 12 yrs and above
Place : Zuluk - Sikkim
Date : 13 Apr / 11 May / 8 Jun 2019
Duration : 5 Nights and 6 Days Ex Bagdogra
Cost per person : On request
Located at a height of around 10,100 feet on the rugged terrain of the lower Himalayas in East Sikkim, Zuluk or Dzuluk is a small village beside a winding road. It was once a transit point to the historic Silk Route from Tibet to India. It is the very first village within this whole Silk Route circuit to offer home-stay facilities for tourists.
The sunset view from Zuluk helipad will surely overwhelm you. Just 14 kms away the Thambi View Point offers a panoramic view of the entire Mt. Kanchenjungha range.Zuluk is a hilltop and a transit point within the Silk Route. The road through Zuluk makes almost 32 hairpin turns to reach Lungthung,
Another great attraction of Zuluk lies in watching the sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjungha and its allied peaks from Thambi View Point (around 14 kms away) at 11,200 feet. While staying at Zuluk you can cover Padamchen, Lungthung, Nathang, Kupup Lake, Tukla Valley and all other spots in the Silk Route circuit in day trips
Cost Includes:
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Accommodation on triple share basis in NAC rooms
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Transfers and sightseeing by NAC Sumo / Tempo Traveller
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One time Police Permit at Rongli & Wild Life Permit at Padamchen
Cost does not include:
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5% Tax (GST)
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Air or Train fare from / to Bagdogra
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Any Personal Expenses / Tips
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Lunch / Any Beverages or Meals other than mentioned in the itinerary.
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Optional tours charges like Sunrise trip at Thambi or Lungthu
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Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies and acts of God.
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Anything that is not mentioned in the above list of inclusions.