The hairpin road to Zuluk and Thambi View Point - the old trading route to Tibet, now an offbeat drive.
The old Silk Route through East Sikkim is a driving trip more than a sightseeing one. The road climbs in tight hairpin loops from the Rongli valley to well above 12,000 ft, and the accommodation is mostly village homestays. It is not a luxury itinerary - it is a spectacular one, and it suits travellers who are comfortable with simple stays and long days in a vehicle.
Drive via Rongli, where permits are processed, and climb to Zuluk in the late afternoon. Rest early - the altitude is significant.
Overnight at ZulukSunrise at Thambi View Point over the Zuluk loops, then Lungthung, Nathang Valley, Kupup and the Elephant Lake, weather permitting.
Overnight at Zuluk or NathangCross to Tsomgo Lake and continue down to Gangtok. Evening on M.G. Marg.
Overnight at GangtokRumtek Monastery, the city viewpoints and the Tibetology institute.
Overnight at GangtokTransfer down to New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra.
Final inclusions, hotel names and costs are confirmed in writing for your specific dates before any booking is made.
The classic pairing - Sikkim's capital and the high lakes, then over to Darjeeling for the sunrise and the tea slopes.
Up into the high country - Lachung, the Yumthang valley floor and Zero Point when the road allows.
North, East and West Sikkim in one loop - the high valleys, Tsomgo Lake, and the monasteries around Pelling.
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