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Travel is Not Really About Leaving Our Homes But Leaving Our Habits.. Travel is Not Really About Leaving Our Homes But Leaving Our Habits..
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In the middle ages people use to Travel because of their religion,
Now people travel because tourism is their religion. . .
In the middle ages people use to Travel because of their religion,<br/>Now people travel because tourism is their religion. . .
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Silk Route (offshoot) Duration 04 Nights & 05 Days 

 
Itinerary - 04 Nights & 05 Days - Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station - 
 Iccheygaon / Pedong (01 Night) - Zuluk (02 Nights) -  Reshikhola (01 Night) - Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
 
 
Day - 01 - Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) & Transfer to Iccheygaon / Pedong (Kalimpong) -  early in the morning and transfer to Iccheygaon / Pedong - A distance covered in about 3.5 to 4 hours - Situated at an altitude of 6,000 feet -  Sillerygaon is a village of not more than 32 families and that too in the middle of a forest. This place is being proclaimed as the New Darjeeling because of its beautiful view of the Kanchendzonga - Its serene atmosphere is an invitation to run away from the hum and din of the city - Rest of the day is to soak in the beauty of Sillerygaon. Visit the Ramitay view point, Tinchuley view point, Silent Valley and the Damsang Fort ruins. All these places can be hiked/trekked through dense pine forests and no vehicle is required to visit these places - Ramitay view point offers the longest view of River Teesta with approximately 14 turns - Thereafter you can trek to Damsang Fort as well as the Silent valley - Rest of the day at leisure at Sillerygaon
 
 
Day - 02 - Transfer from Pedong / Sillerygaon to Padamchein / Zuluk - After breakfast leave for Padamchein / Dzuluk/Zuluk - Stop at Rongli for Restricted Area Permit - A special permit and not the usual Restricted Area Permit (Called Inner Line Permit) - Located at a height of around 10,100 feet on the rugged terrain of the lower Himalayas in East Sikkim, Zuluk or Dzuluk is a small village beside a winding road. It was once a transit point to the historic Silk Route from Tibet to India. It is relatively an emerging and offbeat destination in East Sikkim - On the way, pass through Lingtam, see the Kuekhola Falls, cross Padamchen and reach Zuluk - At Zuluk, if you so desire, you can visit the Shivalaya Baba Mandir - Enjoy the sunset at Zuluk from Balasiur sunset point (Walkable distance, no vehicle) - Overnight at Zuluk / Padamchen 
 
 
Day - 03 - Sightseeing from Zuluk -  Zuluk To Kupup and Gnathang Valley and overnight at Zuluk - Sunrise viewing activity (Only if weather is expected to be clear) - Start at early morning and leave by walk for Sunrise from any View point nearby - Enjoy the view of the Kanchendzonga change its hue from Golden to silver - Back to resort / Hotel / Home stay - Breakfast and start Sightseeing - Enjoy the beauty of the Road, Thambi View point, Bhulbhulaiya, Lungthung, Tukla valley, Jelepla Pass View Point (Distant View) and reach Kupup Lake - Nathang Valley till Tsomgo Lake if possible - At Kupup, don’t miss the Hathi Pokhari Lake, also called the Elephant Lake or the Kupup Lake - One can try the taste of steaming Momos and tea at Kupup - Cross World’s highest Golf course, the Yak Golf Course at 13025 feet - Gnathang valley - Gnathang Valley Situated at an altitude of 13,500 feet - Surrounded by snow capped hills and mountain landscape Gnathang Valley offers an astounding view of Mount Khanchendzongha - The Gnathang monastery as well as the British Cemetery at Gnathang Valley - Return to Zuluk and spend the rest of the day at leisure
 
 
Day - 04 - Padamchein / Zuluk to Reshikhola  via Aritar (Add On / Optional) - Early morning breakfast - While returning stop at Lampokhari Lake or the Aritar Lake (Optional/ Add On) - The drive will be nearly 75  ki8lometers and is 03 - 04 hours - Next Reach Reshikhola - The vehicle will be stranded on Sikkim side - one has to walk down about 500 – 750 metres to reach them. Vehicles- Guests have to Walk across the bamboo bridge to reach the Resort / Home stay / Hotel -  Enjoy this lovely and scenic destination on the bank of the Reshikhola - Walk up the Parvateshwar Shivalaya Mandir (visible from the cottage on top of a small cliff and involves climbing about 200 stairs) - Rest of the day is at leisure at Reshikhola - Homestays at Reshikhola are situated on the bank of the river Reshi and one has to walk down about 500 – 750 metres to reach them - Vehicles do not go till those homestays - Check In - Night stay at Reshikhola
 
 
Day - 05 - Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - It is approximately 120 kilometres and is nearly 3 ½ - 04 hours hours drive via Rangpo  - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)  - The drive is through hills and with scenic beauty – One will travel along the bed of River Teesta – Stop at Sevoke Coronation Bridge if time permits  - Refreshment at Rangpo or Chitrey – Drive to  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
 
Tags: East Sikkim tour, Iccheygaon visit, Pedong stay, Zuluk, Reshikhola, Nathang Valley, Zuluk Sightseeing,
Package : Silk Route Package 04 Nights 05 Days
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