Silk Route

Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days

✅ Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra to Sillery Gaon

  • Arrival: Pick up from NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (early morning recommended).

  • Drive to Sillery Gaon (~90 km / 4–5 hours)

    • A quaint village near Kalimpong, known as the “New Darjeeling” for its serenity and panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga range.

  • En-route attractions (optional):

    • Teesta River Viewpoint

    • Delo Hill (if time permits)

  • Check-in & Relax

  • Evening: Sunset view from Ramitey Dara or a short forest walk

  • Overnight: Homestay at Sillery Gaon

✅ Day 2: Sillery Gaon – Padamchen via Aritar

  • Distance: ~65 km / 4–5 hours drive

  • Morning: Early breakfast and check-out

  • En-route Sightseeing:

    • Aritar Lake (Lampokhari Lake) – boating if time permits

    • Aritar Monastery

    • Rongli Bazaar (permit formalities if not already done)

  • Drive up to Phadamchen – a beautiful hamlet on the Silk Route

  • Evening: Leisure time amidst forests and birdsong

  • Overnight: Homestay at Phadamchen

✅ Day 3: Padamchen – Zuluk – Thambi View Point – Return to Zuluk

  • Distance: ~40–50 km round trip (mountain roads, 3–4 hours total with stops)

  • Early Start (5–6 AM for sunrise view)

  • Highlights:

    • Zuluk Loops (32 hairpin bends)

    • Thambi View Point (best Kanchenjunga view)

    • Lungthung, Tukla Valley (if road permits)

    • Old Baba Mandir (optional if open)

  • Return to Zuluk by afternoon

  • Evening: Local exploration or chat with locals to learn about the Silk Route history

  • Overnight: Homestay in Zuluk

✅ Day 4: Zuluk to NJP/Bagdogra Drop

  • Distance: ~150–160 km / 6–7 hours

  • Route: Zuluk – Rongli – Rangpo – NJP/Bagdogra

  • Optional stops:

    • Kali Khola Waterfalls

    • Rangpo River View

  • Trip Ends: Drop at NJP or Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey

✅ Important Tips:

  • Permit Required: You’ll need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Zuluk and surroundings. Your tour operator or hotel can usually arrange it. Only voter card, driving license, passport allowed. No aadhar, pan.

  • Best Time to Visit: March–June (for greenery and blooms), Sept–Nov (clear views), avoid monsoons (landslides).

  • Weather: Carry warm clothes even in summer; nights are chilly at high altitudes.

  • Stay: Mostly homestays; limited mobile connectivity; basic but warm hospitality.

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