Surprising Silk Route Tour
Description
Silk Route, also known as the Silk Road, the wondrous Old Silk Route is located in east Sikkim of India and is considered to be an integral part of the ancient nexus of trade routes that connected India to China. This famous archaic route passes through Lhasa, Nathu-La, Jeep-La Pass.
Day : 1 Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/ New Jalpaiguri Railway Station & Transfer to Sillerygoan
After pick up, start your wonderful trip to the Silk route starting from Sillerygoan, a god-gifted gem in the hills. Sillerygaon is a picture-perfect hamlet in Kalimpong district of west Bengal & it is at an elevation of 6000ft. Check into the Homestay and after lunch take a Nature walk around Sillerygoan and explore the village & In the evening enjoy the sunset with hot snacks and tea. If you would like to relax and see Kanchenjunga from your cottage for a few days, this is the place for you. Sillerygaon is a magical place to spend time in leisure. You can see the snow-capped Kanchenjunga through the windows of your room.
Day : 2 Transfer to Zuluk
Early morning enjoy the sunrise from Ramitey View Point (45 mins walking). After breakfast proceeds towards Zuluk covering sightseeing Kuikhola Waterfalls and enroute covering Rongli for an inner line permit. Zuluk is a small village settled on snow-covered hills. It is said that it was a transit point to the historic Silk Route from Tibet to India. Zuluk is located at an altitude of 10,100 ft. is a remote village in East Sikkim. After lunch, explore Zuluk and enjoy the evening as leisure.
Day : 3 Transfer to Rishikhola via Kupup Lake Sightseeing
After breakfast, leave for a memorable journey to Rishikhola covering sightseeing Zig-Zag Road, Thambi View Point, Lungthung, Gnathang Valley, Old baba mandir, Elephant Lake, Kupup Lake. Nathang Valley is a high-altitude valley in East Sikkim, the altitude is 13200 ft. It is one of the remotest Tibetan villages in the Himalayas.
After reaching, have lunch at the riverside and enjoy the music of the Rishi River. Rishikhola is a tiny village in East Sikkim which is at an elevation of 3,000 feet, the village is situated on the banks of the Rishi River surrounded by lush green forest & stunning hills. You can also indulge in bathing and fishing in the crystal-clear Rishi River. At night you can enjoy the Barbeque and campfire beside the river( On spot Payment Basis) and you can have dinner there.
Day : 4 Rishikhola to NJP Drop
After Breakfast Proceed for NJP from Rishikhola with sweet silk route memories..