5D Silk Route

Meet & Greet at NJP Rly St. - Transfer to Sillery Gaon - Check in Guest House - Relax & Leisure at afternoon - Roam around enjoy picturusque beauty of the setting Sun - Overnight stay at Sillery Gaon. Enveloped with tranquility, Sillery Gaon is a picture-perfect Himalayan hamlet, which nestles at a height of around 6000 feet. Sillery is located 96 kms from New Jalpaiguri via Kalimpong. The scenic beauty of the place is undoubtedly eye appealing. Gorgeous view of the mighty Mt. Kanchenjungha can be savored from Sillery Gaon. The music of wilderness, the chirping of the birds and the fragrance of nature of this pristine hamlet will soothe your senses and refresh your mind. This intimate village adorned with pine trees is nowadays lovingly called New Darjeeling. This charming village is the haven of varieties of exotic bird species, which makes it an ideal place for passionate bird watchers. Enjoy a nature trail, while enjoying the beauty of the picturesque landscape of the destination.

Witness the changing colours on Mt. Kanchenjungha & Himalayan Range from resort - After breakfast move out for Zuluk covering Rangli (for inner line permit), Kuekhola Water Falls, Lingtam, Nimachen, Padamchen - Visit to View Points - Overnight stay at Zuluk. 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 relatively an emerging and offbeat destination in East Sikkim. This small village accommodates a population of around 700 people. There is also an Indian Army base at Zuluk, which has been used as a transit camp for the army movement to the Chinese border, a few kilometres away. It is the very first village within this whole Silk Route circuit to offer home-stay facilities for tourists. Zuluk itself does not offer views of the snow peaks but only 14 kms away the Thambi View Point offers a panoramic view of the entire Mt. Kanchenjungha range. 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. The glittering rays of the rising sun kisses the snow clad peak of Mt. Kanchenjungha, which slowly turns crimson and then golden and finally silver. The spectacle is truly breathtaking.

Gnathang is located at an altitude of 13,500 ft above the sea level and is basically an army cantonement. The valley is beautiful especially in the summers ie. April, May, Sept, Oct and November. However, during winters i.e Dec to Feb, the climate is extreme and is not for fainthearted. One needs to be well prepared and well equipped with winter clothing to enjoy one's stay at Gnathang. During winters, the entire valley is covered with snow and is a sight to behold. Nathang Valley is popularly called the " Ladakh of the East India". Situated at the height of 13,000 ft. above the sea level Nathang Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Old-Silk-Route. Surrounded by snow capped hills and mountain landscape.Chinese Watch Towers on Jelep La are clearly visible from Nathang valley in naked eyes. This area is being developed as a Ski point in Sikkim and now it is the closest ski resort from Calcutta. This is a remote valley with a meandering stream crisscrossing it. Nathang is the highest location to stay in the Indian part of the Old Silk Route. It is one of the remotest Tibetan habitations in Himalayas. Nathang Valley usually remains covered with thick snow from January to April. The long four-month of sub-zero temperature makes the valley a cold desert and one of the most beautiful parts of Himalayas.

After breakfast proceed for Ramdhura/Thanghulam via Zuluk & Rangli - Overnight stay at Ramdhura. Ramdhura is a hamlet close to Deollo and is an ideal place for leisure holiday. Two to three night stay here is recommended. Organic vegetables grown here are in the daily menu. Nature Walk and participate in cultivating and ha vand so is Jalsa Bungalow. View of the Himalayan range and the Rangit - Teesta Valley is worth observing. The best time to visit is in October June. Activities are many but the best is short trek to wards Munsong or Sillery Gaon, etc. One can idle there for weekends or can visitors can go around in the village trail and in the forest. It is good for birding and nature study. Lava and Lolaygaon is nearby similarly Pedong, Kalimpong is also nearby. There are a variety of birds and butterflies. Amidst this peaceful environment, the only sound you will hear is the chirping of the birds and sound of crickets.

After breakfast it is time for pack up - Move out for NJP for your return flight - The tour ends here with a sweet memory and a promis to join in Eastern Heavens once again.