Old Silk Route Zuluk Tour
Traverse 32 hairpin loops on the historic Indo-Tibetan trade trail
Trip Overview & Experiences
Step back into trade caravan history on the Old Silk Route of East Sikkim. Famous for the dizzying 32 zig-zag curves of Bhulbhulaiya near Zuluk, this route offers unmatched sunrises over Mount Kanchenjunga from Thambi and Lungthung viewpoints.
Witness Elephant Lake (Kupup), the world’s highest golf course at 13,025 ft, and Old Baba Mandir, all while experiencing genuine warm hospitality in quaint Sherpa and Bhutia homestays.
Package Key Highlights
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 1: NJP / IXB to Sillery Gaon or Aritar
Pick up and drive through pine-scented hills to Aritar. Visit boot-shaped Lampokhari Lake and ancient British bungalow.
Day 2: Aritar to Zuluk via Rongli & Kuekhola Falls
Process special SDM permits at Rongli. Pass the roaring Kuekhola Falls and ascend into the misty fortress village of Zuluk (9,400 ft).
Day 3: Zig-Zag Loops, Thambi Sunrise, Kupup & Gangtok
Early morning 4:30 AM drive to Thambi Viewpoint for a breathtaking sunrise. Traverse Gnathang Valley, Tukla Valley war memorial, and Kupup Lake before entering Gangtok.
Day 4: Gangtok to NJP / Bagdogra Departure
Enjoy breakfast and transfer back to NJP/IXB with cameras full of Himalayan memories.
Transparent Inclusions & Exclusions
What is Included
- 3 Nights Stay (1N Aritar, 1N Zuluk Homestay, 1N Gangtok)
- All Meals in Silk Route (Homestay Farm Fresh Meals)
- Dedicated SUV Cab (Bolero/Scorpio/Innova)
- Silk Route Special SDM Permits from Rongli
What is Not Included
- ✕Airfare
- ✕Personal beverages & room heaters
- ✕Tips to local hosts
Choose Your Stay Tier
Rates are per person on double-sharing basis with breakfast and private vehicle transfers.
Properties: Silk Route Retreat Reshi / Gangtok 4-Star
Select Super DeluxeProperties: Premium Boutique Homestays & Mayfair Gangtok
Select LuxurySights on This Tour
The mesmerizing 32 zig-zag hairpin loops of Zuluk
Old Baba Mandir high on the Silk Route pass
Elephant-shaped Kupup Hatisur Lake
Panoramic sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Lungthung
Frequently Asked Questions
🔒 Zero booking fees • Instant quote • 24/7 Ground assistance during trip
