Itinerary: Silk Route 4N Gangtok 1N (5N6D)
Day 01: NJP/ BAGDOGRA TO TO ICCHEY GAON (5500 FTS/87 KMS/4 HRS)
Upon arrival, meet our representative and drive to Icchey Gaon via Kalimpong.. Reach Icchey Gaon. Nature Walk in Pine Forest. Overnight at Homestay at Icchey Gaon.
Day 02: ICCHEY GAON TO ARITAR/MANKHIM (5200 FTS/55 KMS/3 HRS)
Sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjungha from Icchey Gaon Breakfast at Homestay and check out. Drive to Aritar/Mangkhim via Pedong & Reshikhola. Overnight at Homestay at Aritar/ Mankhim.
Day 03: MANGKHIM TO ZULUK (9500 FTS/46 KMS/3 HRS)
Sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjungha from Mankhim. Back to Homestay for Breakfast. Visit Lam-Pokhari(Boating) Drive to Zuluk via Rangli, Padamchen. Enroute visit Kuikhola Waterfalls, Overnight at Homestay at Zuluk.
Day 04: ZULUK TO NATHANG VALLEY (13500 FTS/25 KMS/2 HRS)
Early morning sunrise trip to Thambi View point Back to Homestay for breakfast and check out. Drive through the zig-zag (Silk Route) road of Zuluk, Lungthung and reach Nathang Valley. Overnight at Homestay at Nathang valley.
Day 05: NATHANG VALLEY TO GANGTOK (5500 FTS/68 KMS/4 HRS)
Early morning sunrise trip to Eagle's Nest Bunker or Lungthung. Return to Nathang for breakfast. Leave Nathang after breakfast for Gangtok. Enroute visit Old Baba Mandir, Kupup Lake, New Baba Mandir, Menmecho Lake , Tukla Valley, Yak Golf Course, Tshanuo Lake. Reach Gangtok, check into the Hotel.
Day 06: GANGTOK TO NJP/BAGDOGRA (120 KMS/4-5 HRS)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Checkout. Drive to NJP/Bagdogra Via Rangpo.
NOTE:
- Please carry original ID proof (Voter ID card / Pass-port / Driving License etc) for security purpose, issue of permits & hotel policy and pp size photographs.
- The mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per room availability. Otherwise we will confirm similar category hotel.
Important:
1. Check-in & Check-out time 12:00 hrs.
2. If arrival of guest is by train at Railway Station, please be informed that our executive will be there to receive the guest at the exit gate (near enquiry counter) If you arrive at Airport our executive will be there at Exit Gate of the Airport.
3. On arrival of guests, we will provide them local contact number of our executive, who will handle the entire operation.
4. Do not leave your belongings in the vehicle unattended. We will not be responsible for losses occurring in such cases.
5. Some of the tourist spots might be closed due to different circumstances and in this case we will try to divert you to another tourist destinations. If your visit coincides with such holiday and you miss sightseeing and you want to undertake the same sightseeing on another day, there will be extra charges payable for the same.
6. Please maintain timing for sightseeing / transfers which will advisable by our executive. Other necessities and information:
Clothing
Due to the wide range of temperature and climatic conditions it is advisable to dress in layers. For protection against cold, layered clothing is better than one or two thick garments. Clothing should preferably be made from natural materials, which allow the body to breathe.
Shoes
Bring comfortable sport shoes for light hikes & sightseeing; hiking boots for treks; semi formal shoes for dinners/appointments/functions.
Climate
We should bear in mind that the higher the altitude, the cooler the weather, and that with a brisk wind blowing down off the mountains, even a low-lying valley can become quite chilly. The Northern and the Western part have a much harsher climate, with summer monsoon rains and winter snowfalls which may block passes leading into tourist spots. Winter in Sikkim and Darjeeling is from mid-November till March, and at this time of the year the climate is dry and sunny for the most part, temperatures peaking at around 15c. in the daytime and falling below zero at night. The monsoon usually arrives in mid-June, with light rain falling mainly in the afternoons and evenings. At the end of September, after the last of the big rains, autumn suddenly arrives, and is a magnificent season for trekking until November.
Language
Nepali, Hindi and English are commonly spoken in the main towns and are the principal medium of instruction in schools throughout the state.
Precautions
Sikkim and Darjeeling are one of the safest destinations in the world however you should still exercise caution when visiting. Avoid drinking tap water which has not been boiled at all times as most water sources in Sikkim and Darjeeling are untreated. One can easily acquire affordable treated and bottled water. People prone to car sickness should bring appropriate medicine as the winding roads on the mountains have plenty of curves and turns. Bring any medication you take regularly, or might need to take for a periodically recurring condition, such as asthma.
