The upcoming festive Puja holidays are swiftly approaching, aren't they? With just a few months left, your quest for the finest Silk Route package tour from Kolkata near you may already be underway. Before embarking on the captivating journey of a Silk Route Package Tour from Kolkata, let's delve into the essence of the Silk Route. This awe-inspiring historical route, also known as the Silk Road, is nestled in East Sikkim, India. It played a pivotal role as a crucial link in the ancient network of trade routes connecting India to China. This historic path meanders through Lhasa, Nathu-La, Jeep-La Pass, and ultimately reaches the port of Tamluk in West Bengal before continuing its maritime passage. Discovered by traders in the early first century AD, the Old Silk Route in East Sikkim has gained popularity as a unique tourist destination, offering an extraordinary Silk Route Tour experience. Discover our Silk Route package, explore the competitive and affordable Silk Route package tour offered by NatureWings Holidays Ltd., known as the premier Silk Route Travel Agent in Kolkata for Silk Route tour packages starting from NJP.
The Silk Route Tour is perched at a lofty altitude in Gnathang (13,200 ft) and beckons travelers, especially those hailing from Kolkata, seeking solace during Summer Vacation and Puja Holidays. This pristine East Sikkim location, relatively undiscovered by many, unfolds as an absolute paradise, adorned with natural lakes, snow-capped mountains, serpentine roads, and untouched natural beauty—a perfect haven for Silk Route enthusiasts.
In the current era, where people yearn for a breath of fresh air and respite from the challenges posed by the recent Covid-19 pandemic, a Silk Route Package Tour from Kolkata emerges as an ideal escape. For those who cherish absolute serenity and seek a close connection with nature, this tour offers an opportunity to reconnect with oneself while creating enduring memories with friends, family, and loved ones. As popular destinations in Sikkim, such as Gangtok and North Sikkim (including Lachen, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Gurudongmar Lake, Tsomgo Lake, Pelling), have become increasingly crowded and bustling, NatureWings recommends opting for a Silk Route tour package from Kolkata to ensure a tranquil and unforgettable holiday experience. Join us in exploring the uncharted gem of India, the Silk Route, and take advantage of our top-notch Silk Route Package, featuring Deluxe and Standard Homestays with excellent amenities for an unparalleled travel experience.
SILK ROUTE PACKAGE TOUR FROM KOLKATA DURATION : 5 Nights | 6 Days
SILK ROUTE TOUR COST : Starting from Rs. 6,499/-PP
Destinations Covered in 5 Night 6 Days Silk Route Tour : SilleryGaon [1N] | Aritar [1N] | Zuluk [1N] | Nathang [1N] | Rongpokhola [1N]
Pickup & Drop : NJP Station / Siliguri Station / Siliguri Bus Stop
WHICH IS THE BEST TIME TO EXPERIENCE SNOW FALL DURING SILK ROUTE PACKAGE TOUR?
Among all snow bound tour packages Silk Route Package Tour is one of the popular destination among tourists, particularly during the snowfall season, which typically runs from mid-December to the first week of March. This time of the year is particularly popular among Bengali tourists who often plan their trips to coincide with the snowfall season. During this period, temperatures can range from -5 degrees Celsius to 7 degrees Celsius, creating a winter wonderland for visitors to enjoy. The crisp air, the snow-capped mountains, and the snow whitish scenic views all around add to the allure of this magical destination. Whether you're an avid traveller or simply looking for a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Silk Route Tour Package from Kolkata during the snowfall season is the perfect destination to indulge your senses and create unforgettable memories.
WHICH IS THE BEST TIME FOR SILK ROUTE TOUR PLAN FROM KOLKATA?
Silk Route in east Sikkim is a picturesque destination located in the eastern part of the state of Sikkim, undergoes a spectacular transformation throughout the year. In the months of August and September, Zuluk - a spectacular place with Zig-Zag road is adorned with a vibrant display of wildflowers that saturate the entire region with an array of colours. The sight of these beautiful wildflowers especially rhododendron in full bloom is truly a feast for the senses and a sight to behold.
As the seasons change, so too does the landscape of Silk Route. From January to April, the region is transformed into a winter wonderland, as the snow blankets the entire area in a soft white layer. This is the perfect time of the year to book Silk Route Package Tour for those who love to indulge in snow-based activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.
During the rainy season of May to July, the region is often shrouded in a dense fog, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. However, once the rains subside, the region experiences pleasant and sparkling weather that lasts for the rest of the year.
Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a thrill-seeker or simply looking for a serene retreat, Silk Route with all its illustrative destinations like SilleryGaon, Rongpokhola, Aritar, Zuluk, Nathang, Kupup Lake has something to offer everyone, no matter the time of year. From the vibrant hues of wildflowers to the serene beauty of snow-capped mountains, Silk Route Tour promises a unique and unforgettable experience that will leave you mesmerized.
WHICH IS THE BEST TIME TO BOOK SILK ROUTE PACKAGE TOUR FROM KOLKATA?
Actually it does not matter whether it is your family holidays or honeymoon trip, Silk Route of East Sikkim is easily accessible throughout the year. According to NatureWings - The Best Silk Route Tour specialist, the best time to book an Old Silk Route Package Tour is between ends of May to November which is considered as Summer in Silk Route. If you travel silk route between this periods, you can experience temperature between 8°C 15°C which is very pleasant and perfect to explore the various attractions of this ancient Silk Road with full blooms of Rhododendrons and primulas. It is the most breathtaking nature view one can have during this time in Silk Route.
Here to note that due to high altitude, places like Zuluk, Gnathang, Kupup, Lungthung, and Baba Mandir remains covered under thick snow more or less around the year. Among all this places, Zuluk is one of the main attractions during Silk Route Package Tour. Zuluk is a picturesque tinny village with ever smiling, simple, great hearted people. Zuluk's main identification is the Zig-Zag roads which can be seen as picture perfect from Thambi View Point. It is very famous among travelers for mesmerizing view of sunrise at dawn and dusk. The snow capped Mt. Kanchenjungha and wide ranges of sun kissed Himalayan Mountains make this place an unparallel beauty.
Due to its high altitude, Zuluk experience heavy snowfall during winter season and the temperature can drops down below freezing point. So, NatureWings will not suggest you to book a Silk Route Tour Package from NJP during winter especially between ends of December to early April despite many travelers prefer to experience adverse environment for adventure.
SOME FACTS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING SILK ROUTE TOUR PACKAGE FROM KOLKATA
Silk Route is considered as a remote but pristine tourist destination which has limited modern facilities and amenities. Some travelers may have fancy conception regarding foods, facilities, amenities and hotel rooms of this place. So let's understand first some basic facts that you must know before Silk Route Tour.
Do not expect modern facilities during your Silk Route Package Tour from Kolkata as most of the places are remote villages and away from modern cities and amenities. Guests can get general facilities like western commode, running water, hot meals (mostly egg curry and local vegetables), etc but no luxury meals, furniture, tv, internet connection, cable channel, geyser, mineral water on demand, etc.
Staying in Nathang Valley is not recommended for children and elderly people. Situated at an altitude of 13,200 ft, Gnathang Valley or Nathang is very popular among Silk Route traveler and known as "Ladakh of the East India" due to its geographical similarities of Leh Ladakh. But on the other hand guests travelling Nathang Valley can experience dizziness, vomiting, headaches due to this extreme altitude and cold. Here to mention that night in Nathang is bitter cold and temperature can drop down to sub zero temperature. In that case NatureWings suggest elderly traveler to visit Nathang in daytime only and they must return to a lower altitude after spending some time there. If possible a portable oxygen cylinder can be carried with them for safety.
Guests must carry original and photocopy of ID proof like voter card, driving license, passport along with at least 2 passport size color photograph. Birth certificate or school id must be carried for the children or minor.
Guests must always carry enough dry fruits, nuts, chocolate, hot coffee, Popcorn, Ginger cubes and biscuits for emergency purposes as you don't know when adverse situation like landslide, road blocks, and snow storm arrives. So as an precaution you must carry a portable Oxygen cylinder and Oxygen meter in car. In case any serious emergency Indian Army and BRO is always there to help you.
For Gnathang Valley, Kupup, Elephant Lake or Hati Lake always carry Camphor, Chocolate, Ginger cubes etc as these place are situated at high altitude and cause breathing issues. If you have doctor prescribed medicine, please carry those also.
Medicine for fever, cold, cough, headache, stomach upset, and paracetamol, ointment, band-aid, vaseline, boroline, volini sprey etc must be in the first aid box while traveling the old silk route.
Good amount of woolen clothes, gloves, hats, wind-protective glass, must be taken as in some places sub-zero temperature may prevail.
Guests must carry adequate cash in small denomination as in Old Silk Rout as there are not ATM facilities after Rongli. So, before travelling high altitude, make sure you have enough cash with you. It is better to withdraw cash from NJP or Bagdogra as there are many ATM’s. In high altitude sometime withdrawing cash may not be possible because of link failure and non-refilling of hard cash in ATMs.
GST is applicable to the package cost.
Bikers travelling to Silk Route need to carry valid documents for vehicles. If failed to produce valid paper, your Silk Route Tour adventure may land in trouble, so proper document of Bike is a strict compliance.
During your Silk Route Tour from NJP, NatureWings will not suggest you to consume liquor at high altitude. But if you are passionate to it, please carry your own brand with you as in high altitude, you may not find many options or your favorite brand.
If you visit forest area in lower altitude like SilleryGaon, Ramdhura, Rongpokhola, be careful with leeches.
Sikkim is a plastics free state. So please do not throw any plastic bags, bottles. You are requested to "PLEASE TAKE NOTHING BUT PICTURES AND LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS".
And most importantly, as you have come long way to enjoy your trip, so dont think too much with what you have and haven't. Just enjoy your Silk Route Tour Package with NatureWings Holidays.
WHAT ARE THE BEST ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES TO INDULGE WITH DURING SILK ROUTE PACKAGE TOUR?
Snow and adventure in every curve - is not only sought after things in Silk Route Tour, rather there are lots more fun travelers can attain during Silk Route Package Tour from NJP. Following are some of the best activities one can indulge with during Silk Route Trip:
WHITE WATER RIVER RAFTING & CAMPING IN MELLI
White Water River Rafting in Melli, Sikkim is the most interesting & adventurous tourist activities that one can enjoy. With experienced instructor one can enjoy this wonderful activity with friends and families. This is cost effective and worth to remember for rest of the life. Being the main entry point of Sikkim, travelers get enough time to wet their feet in the cool water of Teesta and taste this adventure at least once in lifetime.
TANDEM PARAGLIDING AT DELO HILLS, KALIMPONG
Probably Kalimpong is the only place in India where you can experience this awesome adventure. Get your adrenaline high and behold the beauty of North Bengal on Bird's eye view with booking a Tandem Paragliding ride in Kalimpong - The queen of North Bengal. One can book the slot for paragliding from Kalimpong Paragliding Association Booking Counter. It is done as spot booking, no online booking is available till date. One person can ride on one paraglide at a time. It starts from Dello hills and land at Relli River. So, on your way to Silk Route Tour you must have this awesome experience.
BOATING AT ARITAR LAKE / LAMPOKHARI LAKE (GHATI-TSO)
During your Old Silk Route Tour, don't forget to take a trip this awesome destination. For locals it is known as Ghati-Tso or Lampokhari Lake. This boot shaped green water pristine lake is situated at an altitude of 5000m and widely visited by travelers on the way to Silk Route Tour. There are many home stays (Heaven Valley Homestay, Orange Court Resort) near the Lake where traveler can stay. Around the lake there is a concrete walking path to take a trip around the lake. Lots of fish you can locate in the lake water and you can feed fishes also as fish food is available in nearby tea stall. Boating is the main activity in the lake and 4 people can accommodate in a boat per ride. It is paddle boating which you can hire on Rs 200/hour basis. Along with this boating adventure, the Aritar Lake Tour is a good choice if you want to spend some quality time in peace.
CHANGU LAKE (TSOMGO) ROPEWAY / CABLE CAR RIDE
The Tsomgo Lake / Changu Lake Cable Car are one of the amazing adventure activities that must be experienced during Sikkim Gangtok Package Tour. Located much higher altitude than Darjeeling Cable Car (7,001 ft) and Gangtok Cable Car (5,600 ft), these 10 minutes Changu Cable Car Ride offers some of the best view of Tsomgo Lake and its surrounding. If you travel during end of November to early March - snow covered Tsomgo Lake will be just like heaven. So, don't miss this ride when you are on Gangtok and Silk Route Package Tour.
YAK SAFARI AT CHANGU/TSOMGO LAKE
While you are on Tsongo Lake Tour, you can witness many Snow Yak with colourful attire. You can either take a ride or can take selfie with one of it. In nature these Yalks are very calm in nature, so children also can take a safari on Yalk.
DAY WISE SUMMERY FOR SILK ROUTE TOUR PLAN FROM KOLKATA
- DAY 1 : Pickup from NJP/Bagdogra transfer to Sillery-Gaon
- DAY 2 : Sillery-Gaon to aritar transfer
- DAY 3 : Aritar to Zuluk tour
- DAY 4 : Zuluk to Nathang transfer
- DAY 5 : Nathang to Rongpokhola tour
- Day 6 : Rongpokhola to NJP / Siliguri transfer
SILK ROUTE PACKAGE TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation in the listed Hotels / Homestays
- All Meals (Breakfast / Lunch / Evening Snacks / Dinner)
- All transfers in an exclusive non-ac vehicle (NJP-NJP)
- Driver allowances, fuel, toll tax
- All permits and applicable taxes
SILK ROUTE TOUR PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- All items which are not included in the inclusion list
- Sunrise from Lungthung, Entry Fees for Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
- Room Heater
- Syndicate Charge at NJP / Siliguri (Rs 200/-)
Q. What kind of meal can I expect during my Silk Route Tour?
The home stay in Silk Route prepares simple meals consisting of Rice, Daal, Sabji, Roti, Egg Curry, and a few Sikkim’s delicacies in lunch and dinner with Pakoras, Momo, and Maggi as evening options.
Q. Which vehicle is best for Silk Route Tour from NJP?
Most of the roads in Silk Route are made with boulder, anytime landslides can make the rode condition even worse making it muddy and slippery. So NatureWings strongly recommend heavy vehicle like Mahindra Bolero or Tata Sumo for standard vehicle category and Mahindra Xylo as luxury category. These are the best vehicles to look for during Silk Route Tour from NJP.
Q. Can I face a network problem or internet problem during my Silk Route Tour?
If you can't live without mobile connectivity, then it may be an issue for you. There is no network in Zuluk and Nathang, network is dead. Only BSNL networks work there but you will have to walk a bit towards tower to get the network.
Q. Is hot water service available at homestays in Silk Route?
Yes, hot water is available and geysers are there in a few homestays, if geysers are not available, some some homestays provide hot water to every guest in bucket on demand.
Q. Is Veg Food available in Silk Route?
Yes, veg meals are available in homestays, you will find organic vegetarians meals there. But is is advised to mention about your food preference before booking your Silk Route Package Tour with NatureWings.
Q. Can we find any cake shop in Silk Route?
No cake shop is there, buy from NJP if you want and carry it with you.
Q. Do we need to carry oxygen cylinders at Nathang?
If you have breathing problems, then please consult a doctor and carry medicines, as there are no medical facilities. Sometimes you need to carry small oxygen cylinders if you have major problems.
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