Overview
The Exploration of the Silk Road
The Silk Road was an extensive and historically significant network of trade routes that connected the civilizations of East Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, fostering a dynamic exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. Established around the 2nd century BCE during the Han Dynasty, it played a pivotal role in shaping global commerce and cultural interactions for centuries. This vast trade network facilitated the movement of highly sought-after commodities, including silk, spices, precious metals, and gemstones. Beyond material goods, it became a conduit for the dissemination of technologies, religious beliefs, and artistic traditions. Major cities along its routes, such as Xi’an, Samarkand, and Constantinople, emerged as thriving centers of commerce and cultural synthesis. Renowned explorers and scholars, including Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta, journeyed along these routes, chronicling their encounters with diverse societies and traditions. Despite facing formidable challenges, such as political unrest and outbreaks of disease, the Silk Road remained a vital artery of trade and cultural diffusion until the rise of maritime routes in the late medieval period. Its enduring legacy continues to symbolize the power of interconnectedness in human history.
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Start and End Point: IXB Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station / Siliguri to IXB Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station / Siliguri.
How to reach
By flight: To reach here by flight, you will have to take flights to the Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore or top cities of India by Air India, Vistara and SpiceJet.
By Train: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is a nearby railway station. There are good train connectivity from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Patna.
By Road: There is a bus station near Siliguri. From the nearby city you can come by bus or hire a taxi/cab.
Itinerary
Meet & greet on arrival at NJP/IXB and proceed towards SilleryGaon Tour. SilleryGaon is a small village, situated at a distance of just around 10 kilometers from Delo in Kalimpong and the hamlet is winning hearts by offering a stunning view of the Kanchenjungha and the Teesta River, flowing beneath a majestic green valley. The village is situated at an altitude of 6000ft, above and a dense forest of pine and other hilly trees and cinchona plantation offers absolute tranquility, which many vacationers look for. Being a small, underdeveloped village, which has caught the limelight very recently, SilleryGaon cannot provide you with luxurious accommodation options, but once you reach the place, perhaps those luxuries will not mean much to you since SilleryGaon will delight you with its natural treasures by that time. Overnight Stay at Home Stay in SilleryGaon.
After breakfast, start for Nimachen on the way visit Keukhela Falls, and finally reach zuluk. Rongli [Altitude: 5200 ft.] - Rongli is an east Sikkim small township locatedon the bank of river Rongli. The inner line permit for visit towards Nathula granted over there. Rongli Dam - The Rongli dam is a concrete dam on the Rongli river with a height of 41m and can hold 45,200 cubic meters of water. Lingtam [Altitude 5082 ft.] - Lingtamis a small village next after the Rongli permit zone at an altitude of 5000 feet from sea level. It's known for his sun kissed peaceful weather surrounded by the hills of all it four sides. Reach zuluk before lunch. Overnight stay at Nimachen.
After Breakfast, proceed towards Nathan valley day trip via Zig Zag road, Lungthung Viewpoint,Thambi viewpoint, Lungthung, Tukla Valley, Jelep La Pass view and Yak golf Course Zig Zag Road - Zig Zag Road or Bhulbhuliya is a one in kind of road in the entire Sikkim. This spiral road has so many hairpins bent (almost 32) and counts as the top 10 dangerous roads in the world. One can get a splendid view of Zuluk from every hairpin bend of the road. Thambi Viewpoint [Altitude: 11,200 ft.] - At a distance of 14km from Zuluk and at a height of 11200ft Thambi viewpoint offers a splendid view of Mt Kanchenjhangha and another snowcapped mountain. It is located on a famous hairpin bent named zigzag road or bhulbhuliya and a must-see spot. Lungthung [Altitude: 11,500 ft.] - Lungthung is a small village located at a height of 11600ft on the old silk route and it offers a panoramic view of Mt Kanchenjhangha. Tukla Valley [Altitude: 12,500 ft.] - Another must-stop destination is Tukla valley at an altitude of 11600 ft. You also find a war memorial over there in the memory of British soldiers fought in the War of Tukla. Jeelpla Pass View [Altitude: 13,999 ft.] - Jeelp-la pass which means The Lovely Level Pass located nearby Tukla valley at an altitude of almost 14000ft. It is a mountain pass between India and Tibet Autonomous Region (China). It directly connects India to Lhasa in Tibet and used by ancient traders of the Silk route. Although it is higher than Nathula pass but the easiest pass among the entire pass in Sikkim. Nowadays the pass is prohibited for civilians. Finally, reach Gnathan valley before lunch. Nathang Valley [Altitude: 13,200 ft.] - Or Nathang Valley is popularly called the "Ladakh of East India". Situated at the height of 13,000 ft. abovethe sea level, Nathang Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Old Silk Route Tour surrounded by snow-capped hills and mountainlandscape. Nathang Valley is the most scenic destination in the whole of Old Silk Route. Few streams crisscross the valley and prayer flags flutter on the mountain edges on this vast plain of nothingness. Nathang Valley appears in different colors at different times of the year. In autumn it looks golden when the grass dries up, in the rainy season it's covered in flowers and in winter it is buried in 5 feet of snow. Overnight stay at Nathang Valley
After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the Gangtok on the way vist Ice Hockey Field, Yak Golf Course, Kupup Lake, Old Baba Mandir , New Baba Mandir, Changu Lake (Tsomgo Lake) later drive to Gangtok . On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Evening free to go famous MG Road & Enjoy the local Beauty of Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok..
After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB) onward on the way siliguri Board your train/flight for your onward destination with cheerful memories of your holiday.
