6 Days Sikkim Silk Route Tour Package Itinerary
Gangtok- When you arrive at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station, take a quick transfer to Gangtok.
- Don’t forget to take photos of the beautiful Teesta River along the way.
- When you arrive in Gangtok, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
- In the evening, you can go to Gangtok’s MG Marg to buy souvenirs and treat your taste buds to authentic Sikkimese cuisine.
- Stay at a hotel in Gangtok for the night.
Aritar
- Enjoy a great breakfast in your hotel as you awaken to a stunning morning.
- You will depart after breakfast to travel to Aritar, an area of East Sikkim renowned for its breathtaking scenery, including mountains and rivers.
- Once you arrive in Aritar, check into your accommodation and leave to explore the city.
- On your own dime, you can enjoy boating on the lake.
- Next, proceed to the historic British bungalow known as the Dak Bunglow of Aritar.
- Visit the Aritar Gumpa, one of Sikkim’s oldest monasteries, to round up your journey.
- Go back and spend the night at Aritar.
Zuluk- Before beginning your day, fuel up at the hotel with a great breakfast.
- After breakfast, get ready and follow the steps to obtain the necessary paperwork and permissions.
- After obtaining the necessary permits, get in your car and start the adventurous drive to East Sikkim.
- The remote village of Zuluk, which is perched on a rocky landscape not far from the Indo-China Border, formerly gained notoriety for serving as a stopover on the Silk Road.
- After a strenuous ride on the winding mountain roads, arrive in Zuluk and check into your hotel.
- Rest of the evening is yours to do as you like.
- Stay the night in Zuluk.
Nathang- After an early morning breakfast, board your vehicle and begin your journeyy on one of the toughest roads in the country.
- On your way to Nathang valley, you will have to stop at Rongli for permits and documentation.
- Further, take a small photo stop at the Thambi Viewpoint from where you can get a clear view of the famous winding road consisting of 32 hairpin bends and the town of Zuluk.
- Take a short stopover at Lungthung Viewpoint and relax yourself while soaking in the magnificent Himalayan views.
- Later, reach Nathang Valley and check-in to your hotel.
- Continue your sightseeing further by visiting the Tukla Valley which has a war memorial which was constructed to commemorate the death of British soldiers who died in the Battle of Tukla.
- Further, visit the high altitude Kupup lake that resembles the shape of an elephant.
- Visit the nearby Yak Golf Course as it holds its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the highest 18-hole golf course in the world.
- Conclude by visiting the high altitude mountain pass – Jelep La that connects India to Lhasa and soak in the surrounding views of the Himalayas.
- Upon completing the day’s sightseeing, return back to Nathang Valley.
- Overnight stay in Nathang Valley.
Reshikhola- After your breakfast in the morning, board your transfer to Reshikhola.
- Reshikhola is a scenic riverside town located on the border of Sikkim and West Bengal and is heaven for nature lovers.
- Upon reaching Reshikhola, check in to your hotel/ camps and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- You can explore this town on your own by going bird watching, indulging in adventure activities like rock climbing and angling, etc.
- You can also choose to sit leisurely by the river and seek some peace.
- Overnight stay at Reshikhola
Sikkim- After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and then board your vehicle to reach NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
- Your tour concludes once you are dropped at the airport/ railway station for your onward journey.
- It’s now time to head back home with a plethora of good memories.
Package Options
Semi Deluxe Package
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INR 28,627.94
INR 17,899
Price Per Adult
Price Includes
- Stay
Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hotels depending on the group size.
- Meals
Breakfast from day 2 to the last day as per the itinerary
- Transfers
Railway Station/ Bus Stop/ Airport pick up and drop will be done as per the arrival time
Comfortable, neat and clean vehicle like Sedan/SUV/TT will be provided as per the group size
Experienced and Professional driver for the entire tour - Sightseeing
Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary
Pickup and Drop
IXB Airport/ NJP Railway StationSikkim, India
IXB Airport/ NJP Railway StationPolicies
Confirmation Policy
- The booking confirmation email is sent to the traveler’s registered email address within 24 business hours, after the payment is done.
- In any unfavourable circumstances, if the booked slots are not available before the confirmation email is sent, then other available slots shall be offered & booked as per the traveler’s consent and an updated email will be sent to the traveler’s registered email address .
Know Before You Go
- In case of private booking, the minimum number of people required is 2.
- Any meals; other than the ones mentioned under the inclusions, will be considered as an exclusion of the package.
Entry fee to the monuments and camera charges are not included in the package. - Any personal expenses like shopping, porter charges, tips or rewards, laundry, meals or drinks other than specified etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
- Price mentioned shall vary during the seasonal or special dates such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas and New Year weeks.
- Any personal expenses like shopping, porter charges, tips or rewards, laundry, meals or drinks other than specified etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
- Any additional cost occurrence happening due to bad weather conditions, flight cancellation, insurrection etc are not included into the package.
Applicable GST to the booking amount will be charged. - In case of addition of new member to a booked package, the applicable difference amount should be borne by the client depending upon the amendment in the package.
In tour packages, children with the age 8 years and more will be considered Adults only.
Package price may fluctuate subject to any amendments in services/hotels. - Hotel bookings are subjected to their availability, and will be booked accordingly. In case of unavailability, a similar category accommodation will be provided to the traveler.
In case of any irregular disturbance or unfortunate conditions such as bad weather, insurrection/political unrest etc; we as an organization reserve the right to reorganize the planned itinerary without making any changes to the duration and quality of services. - It is mandatory for the traveler to carry a valid address proof such as Aadhar card/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport along with them during the trip.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the travel date will incur a 30% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations made within 15 – 30 days will incur a 50% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations made within 0-15 days will incur a 100% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances occurring due to medical ground or sickness, within 48-72 hours before the travel date may stand valid for a rescheduling to a different date of the same booking. This shall be validated through the supportive medical documents.
- Any cancellation request of the booking shall be entertained only till 1800 Hrs.
- If the booked accommodation type lies in 4-5 star category then the charges and timeline may vary depending upon the property’s regulations.
Payment Policy
- The payment terms finalized at the time of booking will remain the same and can not be changed once the booking is done.
- 100% advance of the total booking value shall be paid well ahead of the travel date adhering to the finalized payment terms.
FAQs
You can fly to Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri(WB), then take the taxi to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take the taxi to Gangtok.
There are many religious places in Sikkim which are sacred sites for people from all faiths and religions. Some of the most famous religious places in Sikkim include Gahesh Tok, Siddheshwara Dham and numerous places of worship across faiths throughout the state.
You can talk to a travel agent or you can also book a taxi from Gangtok or anywhere in Sikkim with reasonable price.
There might be some update regarding online permit in future but currently permits are not issued online. You can issue a permit when you reach Gangtok.
Adventure activities in Sikkim to be enjoyed, are many. You can hike up to the lush mountain trails, feel the high adrenaline rush while fighting fierce river rapid, or can enjoy mountain biking on the paths created by former adventure junkies. Sikkim owns some of the best trekking trails in the country, offering stunning natural vistas and exotic wildlife spotting. Along with trekking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Mountain biking, Hang gliding, River rafting and Mountaineering are some of the popular adventure activities in Sikkim.
In summers Sikkim stays pleasant and lovely. The temperature stays between 5 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. Nights of the summers can be chilling, so it is advised to pack in some woolen clothes as well. This is the best time to visit Sikkim’s Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang Valley, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Khangchendzonga National Park and others are the places to definitely visit.
Yes, beyond Singhik all areas in North Sikkim require permits for tourists.
What are the places from where we can shop during the Sikkim trip?The best time to visit Sikkim is between months of March to June and from October to December
Summer: April to June ( Best season to visit Sikkim)
Monsoon: July to September ( Should Avoid during Monsoon)
Winter: October to March ( Good for adventure lovers and Young age people)
Ans: You can easily shop for the best souvenirs, handicrafts, prayer flags, woollen carpets and necessary thing’s.
MG Road Gangtok: One of the major places for shopping in Sikkim, it has many restaurants and shops to visit. You can get various types of handicrafts
Lal Bazar East Sikkim: Lal Bazaar is the important place of Sikkim’s kitchen. It is the best place where you can buy fresh organic products. You can explore the various eatables to buy.
Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms: Best place to buy authentic Sikkimese handicraft items or artwork.
The official languages of Sikkim are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepcha. The language percentage of Nepali = 64%, Lepcha = 11% and Sikkimese = 11%. English is also frequently used here. Other spoken languages of Sikkim are Tibetan and Bhutia.
Sikkim cuisine is famous for its traditional taste, which is a combination of Tibetan, Nepalese and native Sikkimese food. Rice is the chief food of the Sikkimese. Some of the local dishes include momo (dumplings), thukpa (Tibetan noodle soup), gundruk (leafy dish), sha phaley, Pork curry, Chhurpi – a fermented dairy product, Ring shaped Nepalese bread, Traditional fermented vegetable products – Gundruk & Sinki and Sishnu Soup.
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