Old Silk Route

Itinerary Overview

Includes

Hotel

Transfers

Sightseeing

Meals

Daywise Itinerary

Day 1: NJP / IXB → Sillery Gaon

4–5 hours (approx. 100 km) Arrival & Check-in: Drive from NJP or Bagdogra to Sillery Gaon (6,000 ft / 1,828 m). Known as the “New Darjeeling.” Activities: Visit Ramitey View Point for views of Teesta Valley & Kanchenjunga. Permits: Ashkim Tours collects Photo ID & Photos for Sikkim Inner Line Permit. Overnight stay at homestay.

Day 2: Sillery Gaon → Zuluk

3.5–4.5 hours (approx. 75 km) Scenic drive via Pedong, Reshi Khola, Rhenock & Rongli (permit check). Arrive at Zuluk (9,400 ft / 2,865 m). Tip: Acclimatize slowly; keep hydrated. Evening at leisure with village walks & local meals.

Day 3: Zuluk → Kupup Lake → Aritar / Reshi Khola

6–7 hours (sightseeing + driving) High-Altitude Circuit: Explore Thambi View Point (sunrise & zig-zag roads), Lungthung, Nathang Valley (“Ladakh of the East”), Kupup Lake (Elephant Lake) & Old Baba Mandir. Descent: Return to lower altitude — stay either at Aritar (Lampokhari Lake) or Reshi Khola (riverside retreat).

Day 4: Aritar / Reshi Khola → NJP / IXB Drop

3.5–4.5 hours (approx. 110 km) Morning: If in Aritar, visit Lampokhari Lake & Aritar Gumpa. Departure: Transfer to NJP / Bagdogra with buffer time for train/flight. End of trip.
Important Considerations

Permits (ILP/PAP): Zuluk & upper Silk Route require Protected Area Permits. Ashkim Tours handles this; carry multiple copies of Photo ID and passport-size photos.

Altitude Caution: Day 3 reaches 13,000 ft +. Risk of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Avoid running or heavy activity. If dizzy or nauseous, descend immediately.

Road Conditions: Roads are narrow & bumpy in high altitude zones.

Accommodation & Food: Primarily basic homestays with clean rooms and simple, home-cooked local meals. Limited luxury options.

Best Season: April–June: Flowers & mild weather Oct–Dec: Clear skies & mountain views. Avoid monsoon (Jul–Sep) & snow closures (Jan–Feb).

₹ 11,599/-

(Including Tax) Per Person

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