6-Day Sikkim Old Silk Route Homestay Tour through Offbeat Villages

Arrival at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport, followed by a transfer to Sillery Gaon. Our representative will receive the guest at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and assist with the onward journey to Sillery Gaon, situated at an altitude of 6,000 ft.

The locals lovingly call it New Darjeeling. Sillery Gaon is a village of no more than 24 families, set in the middle of a jungle. This place is proclaimed as the New Darjeeling because of its beautiful view of the Kanchendzonga. Its serene atmosphere is an invitation to escape the hum and din of the city.

The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Sillery Gaon.

After breakfast, proceed to Aritar. Aritar, in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, is known for its natural and landscaped beauty, as well as its lush forests, mountains, and rivers.

The nearby Aritar Lake Ghati-Tso is one of its attractions. Aritar, under the Rongli subdivision of East Sikkim, is a tiny village situated in the Himalayas. Lampokhari Lake, emerald forests, sweeping hills with deep gorges and occasional waterfalls, mountain slopes strewn with terrace farming, and the mighty panoramic view of the Khangchendzonga range cast an indelible imprint on the traveller's mind, never to be effaced with time.

Overnight stay at Aritar.

After breakfast, proceed to Zuluk. Before departure, all permit formalities have to be completed.

Zuluk is a relatively new offbeat destination in Sikkim and has a primitive charm. The emerald forests, sweeping hills with deep gorges and occasional waterfalls, and mountain slopes strewn with terrace farming create a memorable landscape. Overall, the panoramic view of the mighty Khangchendzonga range casts an indelible imprint on the traveller's mind, never to be effaced with time.

Zuluk, or Duluk, is situated at an altitude of 10,000 ft above sea level and is perched on the rugged terrain of the lower Himalayas in East Sikkim. It is a hamlet close to the Indo-China border and is located on the famous Old Silk Route.

The evening is free for individual activity and leisure. Overnight stay at Zuluk.

This drive is subject to road ice and weather conditions. After an early morning breakfast, travel from Zuluk to Lungthung, Nathang Valley, and Kupup.

The drive takes you to a higher altitude, with a stop at Rongli for permit and documentation. Travel onward to Thambi View Point at 11,000 feet. Next is Lungthung at about 13,000 feet, followed by Gnathang Valley, Tukla Valley at 12,500 feet, Jelepla Pass View, and finally Kupup Lake.

The Yak Golf Course, the highest in the world at 13,025 feet, is also part of the route. The evening is free for individual activity and leisure. Overnight stay at Nathang.

After breakfast, start for Reshikhola. Reshikhola is a riverside destination just 37 km from Kalimpong and very near Pedong.

The little village of Reshikhola received its name from the Reshi River, which runs along this small place.

Overnight stay at Reshikhola.

After an early morning breakfast, drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), or Siliguri via Rangpo.

The drive will be via Rangpo and Chitrey. On the way, there may be a stop at Coronation Bridge for photography, if time permits.

Proceed onward to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). The drive will take approximately 4 to 5 hours.