Silk Route

The Old Silk Route: A Journey Through History and Nature

The Silk Route, or 'Reshom Path' as it's known in Bengali, is a vital part of human history. For centuries, this ancient network of trade routes stretched from China and India to Persia, Arabia, Greece, and Italy, facilitating the exchange of not just silk, but also fruits, vegetables, spices, fabrics, and metals.

Sikkim's very own Silk Route is a significant segment of this historical path, connecting Lhasa and the Chumbi Valley in Tibet to the port of Tamluk, passing through the famous Nathu La Pass.

Why Silk Route ?

Even today, the Sikkim Silk Route is a treasure trove of natural beauty. However, it's a destination best suited for those who want to get up close with the nature. It’s for travelers who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of mountain village. If you dream of gazing at the snow-capped Himalayas in awe, or feeling a shiver of excitement as you stand on the famous Zig Zag Road of Zuluk, a place steeped in history—this is the trip for you. It's a journey for those who want to savor the raw, untouched beauty of nature, beyond the typical tourist viewpoints. In one sentence, if you want to experience clear view of Kanchanjangha, natural forests, natural high altitude lakes, roaring mountain rivers, stay above the clouds, natural green grazing ground, cold desert and last but not the least snow covered high altitude passes Silk Route can be your ultimate destinations because you will never find so much versatility in nature anywhere in such a short tour days. 

What should be the duration of the tour ?

If you want a relaxed tour with proper acclimatization so that you and your family members feel good and cherish the tour properly we would recommend for atleast 4 night 5 days plan and if time permits you can increase one more day to make it 5 night 6 days plan. But if time is really short then you can go for 3 night 4 days plan but not recommended for senior citizens.

Whats The Ideal Time to Visit ?

The best time to visit the Silk Route is generally from October to May. This is when the rainy season ends, and the region is at its most beautiful, often with a touch of snow. While it can be very cold, with the possibility of road closures in January and February due to heavy snowfall, this period offers the most spectacular views. October, November and December is the best time for clear sky and best visibility with green covered everywhere. January, February and March are best time for experiencing snow in the Silk Route.

The summer season, from April to June, before the monsoon starts, offers a different experience. The weather is pleasant, and the hills come alive with blooming flowers. This is a great time to visit if you prefer to avoid the intense cold.

It is generally best to avoid the monsoon season, which runs from July to mid-September, as the heavy rains can make travel difficult. Otherwise this route will give you different looks in every different months in a year.

Whats The Ideal Time to Visit ?

The best time to visit the Silk Route is generally from October to May. This is when the rainy season ends, and the region is at its most beautiful, often with a touch of snow. While it can be very cold, with the possibility of road closures in January and February due to heavy snowfall, this period offers the most spectacular views. October, November and December is the best time for clear sky and best visibility with green covered everywhere. January, February and March are best time for experiencing snow in the Silk Route.

The summer season, from April to June, before the monsoon starts, offers a different experience. The weather is pleasant, and the hills come alive with blooming flowers. This is a great time to visit if you prefer to avoid the intense cold.

It is generally best to avoid the monsoon season, which runs from July to mid-September, as the heavy rains can make travel difficult. Otherwise this route will give you different looks in every different months in a year.

Why will you choose KanchanKanya ?

In Silk Route you will get hundreds of travel agents in social media offering their tour plan at extremely low price with a compromised standards. As their offer price is so low its not possible for them to offer proper quality of homestay, good quality of food and proper conditioned car and professional driver  for the tour. This tour mostly covering the high altitudes remote locations where weather conditions are mostly extreme so good quality of service is mandatory here so that guests can feel comfortable and enjoy their journey at the fullest. But most of the agencies compromise here with the quality just to make their pricing lucrative. 

Here KanchanKanya stands out  different from others as we have our own high quality properties, proper kitchen serves good organic healthy food, top class maintained car and highly professional drivers. Besides this we prioritize every single need of our guests so that they can get best of the experience during the tour. 

We are different because -  

• Personalized Service: We prioritize your individual needs and preferences to create a truly memorable trip.

• Local Expertise: Our team has in-depth knowledge of local cultures, customs, and hidden gems.

• Competitive Pricing: We offer affordable packages without compromising on quality.

• Safety and Security: Your well-being is our top priority. We adhere to strict safety standards and provide round-the-clock assistance through out the tour.

• Sustainable Practices: We are committed to responsible tourism and minimizing our environmental impact.

Join us on an extraordinary adventure and discover your dream Silk Route Tour with KanchanKanya.

Brief of the tour plan : 4 Night / 5 Days

We generally prefer to give you 4 different locations for night stays where each one is different from others.  We have our own homestays  in all over Silk route so that you can get the most tailored made experience during your stays.
Starting with Icchey Gaon or Sillery Gaon which is famous for clear view of Kanchanjangha. Second day will be either at Padamchen or Zuluk to get the view of beautiful valleys and forests. Third day at Lungchowk which is another hill top location with breath taking view of mountains. Forth day your stay will be at the wild mountain river side in the Rolep Village.

Besides these places we also have other options of stay at Reshikhola, Mankhim, Aritar, Lingtam, Gnathang Valley and Gangtok. As per your choice and time we will help you to make the right plan which suits best for your family.

Inclusions :

•   Family wise Deluxe Room

•   Bolero/Sumo/Max SUV Car for the entire tour  / Wagnor or Swift Car for 3 – 4 pax Group

•   Non Veg / Veg Lunch, Evening snacks, Dinner and Breakfast with 2 times tea

•   All sightseeing as per mentioned plan.

•   NJP/Siliguri/Bagdogra to NJP/Siliguri/Bagdogra Package.

•   First day lunch to last day breakfast included in the package

•   24 x 7 Support of tour operations manager during the tour

•   Driver accommodation and food

Exclusions :

•   NJP/Siliguri syndicate parking charge of Rs.200-250 and entry tickets in any place

•   Silk Route permit (Rs.1000 per car)

•   Padamchen Forest Ticket (Rs.100 per head approx.)

•   Nathula Pass (if going)

•   Barbeque and Camp fire

•   Extra drinks or food order other than mentioned in plan

•   Extra sightseeing other than mentioned plan

•   Alternate route charge if any road closed due to landslide/snow/Govt orders.

•   Coolie or porter charges (if avail)

•   Gangtok local taxy for going to MG Marg from Hotel and back

•   Evening snacks in Gangtok hotel.

•   Room Heater

•   Special room decoration for honeymoon/Birthday/Anniversary etc event

•   Local guide for trekking/camping/bird watching/fishing activities

Property and Location Details :

We have twelve properties in different locations of Silk Route and each one will give you the best experience and make your stays memorable. You will get cozy rooms, home cooked food as per your choice, best view in the location and last but not the least heart touching hospitality. As all locations are extremely remote you might not get all the facilities available in modern cities here but the personal touch of the locals will make you feel that you are at your own home, away from home.

Our hometstay/hotel locations in Silk Route are Icchey Gaon, Sillery Gaon, Aritar, Mankhim, Reshikhola, Rolep, Lungchowk, Lingtam, Padamchen, Zuluk, Gnathang and Gangtok.

You may choose these locations as per your choice but customized itinerary needs to be checked with our representative so that your travel will be comfortable and feasible.

Car Details :

We have all types of Car like Bolero, Sumo, Max, Innova, Xylo with 6 to 10 seating options along with Wagnor, i10, Swift for 4 or less seating options. Every driver in our team are specially chosen and they are highly efficient to drive in high altitude terrain. The driver will also be your ultimate guide for the tour and will take care every single need of yours. 

Food Details :

We generally serve Veg/Non Veg homemade food as per your choice and preferences. Most of the vegetables are directly harvested from the organic farm of our homestays. We always try to give you a special gastronomical voyage so that you can experience the story behind every dishes served to you here in our homestays. We do consult about your eating habits, likes and dislikes, allergies or any other preferences before the tour so that you feel comfortable and feel you are staying at your own home. 

Few Points to be Remembered :

Silk Route is one of the most visited place for tourists in Eastern part of India with thousands and thousands of people come here to cherish the nature but few things need to be remembered when you visit this kind of high altitude locations.

• During winter time Temp goes down to -100 C in places like Zuluk and Gnathang with snow covering everywhere. Proper warm clothes required to keep yourself warm.

• In high altitude areas like Baba Mandir, Chhangu and Nathula air is thinner and having low percentage of Oxygen. So if you have chronic breathing problem or asthma its better to consult with your doctor before the final tour plan.

• Your body needs time to get acclimatize in high altitude areas. So whenever you make your plan keep first two days at areas where altitude are less than 7000 ft. Your body will be adjusted and you will feel comfortable when you will go the high altitudes in next two days.

• Higher Silk Route is nearer to China Border and you need proper permits from Govt to reach and stay there. Presently only Indian Citizens are allowed to visit upper Silk Route. Our team will arrange the permit for your tour but you need either any three documents like Voter ID Card / Driving License / Indian Passport to apply for the permit. Please remember every adult citizen need any of these documents and below 18 yrs child need the Birth Certificate for the permit. Aadhar Card is not an eligible document in Sikkim.

Pricing Details:

Please call us for the pricing of your tour which generally depends upon number of heads in your group, number of rooms required, number of days of the tour, type of car chosen and last but not the list is actual itinerary and sightseeing points. We do not charge any dynamic price for peak season dates.
Our Silk Route  deluxe package starts  from Rs.4999/- only. (T & C Apply)

Contact Us :  

KanchanKanya Tours

Email : kanchankanyatours@gmail.com

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