Silk Route Package (Pedong & Zuluk) Package 04 Nights and 05 Days

Day- 01

Arrival at Pakyong Airport (PYG) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)  / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) & Transfer to Reshikhola or Pedong -  Guest will be received by our official at Pakyong Airport (PYG) nearly 30 kilometers from Gangtok Or Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) – He will assist guests for the forwarding journey to Reshikhola or Pedong – From Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is at a distance of 110 kilometers and is nearly 04½ - 05 hours drive by road – Reshikhola is in Kalimpong district in the state of West Bengal is known for its natural beauty and the river Reshi - It is on the river banks of River Reshi hence the name - It is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet and is nearly 38 kilometers from Kalimpong and 17 kilometers from Pedong – Pedong is the other alternate place to stay and is a traditional villages - Pedong is 20 kilometers east of Kalimpong on the way to Lava at an altitude of 1240 metres i.e. 4071 feet - It commands a panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan mountains on the historic Silk Road that connects India to Lhasa via the Jelepla Pass - Check into Hotel  / Home Stay – Sillery Gaon, Rikissum, Damsang Fort & Reshikhola are all nearby places – Evening free to stroll around the area - Night stay at Pedong

Day- 02

Transfer to Zuluk Via Aritar - Option of short trek are Ramitay view point, Tinchuley view point, Silent Valley and the Damsang Fort ruins and is nearby (Walkable) - All these places can be hiked/trekked and no vehicle is required to visit these places (Back to Home stay or Resort / Hotel - After breakfast guests can start for Zuluk – It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03½ - 04 hours drive through scenic road and via Reshi Rhenock Road – One can stop to have a view of Reshikhola - Visit the Aritar - Aritar is a destination in East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim under Rongli Sub-Division - It is known for its natural and landscaped beauty – Visit Lampokhari lake and enjoy paddle boating in the placid waters of the lake (Optional and own cost) and go round the lake - It considered Holy - Next stop at Rongli for Restricted Area Permit and documentation - On the way see the Kuekhola Falls - Pass through Lingtam, Padamchen to reach Zuluk - If on wishes he or she can visit the Shivalaya Baba Mandir (By Walk) - Enjoy the sunset at Zuluk from Balasiur sunset point (Walkable distance) - Evening free to stroll around the village - Overnight at Padamchen or Zuluk

Day- 03

Sightseeing from Zuluk or Padamchein - The drive is subjected to the condition of ice in road / Weather, etc – The road is an offshoot of the historic Silk Route - Early morning breakfast – Tata Sumo / Mahindra will report for the tour - The drive will be to a higher altitude – Travel onward  to The Thambi View Point at 11000 feet - Next is Lungthung at about 13000 feet,  Gnathang Valley, Tukla Valley (12500  feet) – Other places of interest are Laxmi Chowk, Tukla Kalapokhari, Tukla Baba Mandir, Tukla valley - There is a war memorial built to commemorate the death of British soldiers who died at the battle of Tukla - The Yak Golf Course is the highest golf course in the world at 13025 feet – If permit is upto Tsomgo Lake guests can visit Baba Mandir also - Back to Zuluk – Night stay at Zuluk or Padamchein

Note: Sunrise Cost is not included in the package and is extra payable on the spot, only if sunrise trip is availed. The cost of Sunrise is Rs.1500 for the entire vehicle.

Day- 04

Zuluk to Reshikhola via Aritar Lake - After breakfast start your journey for the last leg of your Silk Route trail to Reshikhola via Aritar - While returning guests should stop at Aritar or Lampokhari Lake or the Aritar Lake - One can enjoy paddle boating (Optional) in the placid waters of the lake - Guests can also go round the lake and climb upto the view point walking up the staircase - Its a holy lake - Alternately, guests can visit the Mankhim Temple and enjoy the view of the Kanchendzonga as well as the Lampokhari Lake from there - Reach Reshikhola in around half an hour - The little village of Reshikhola received its name from the Reshi River running along this small place - In Local language ‘Khola’ means ‘small stream’ & Reshi is the name of the River - Walk across the bamboo bridge to reach your cottage - Enjoy this lovely evening in the bank of the Reshikhola - One can also walk up the Parvateshwar Shivalaya Mandir nearby climbing about 200 stairs and walking around half a kilometer - Rest of the day is at leisure at Reshikhola - Night stay at Reshikhola

Day- 05

Departure Transfer to Pakyong Airport (PYG) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Early morning breakfast  - Next departure drive to Pakyong Airport (PYG) nearly 55 kilometers from Reshikhola and is 02½ - 03 hours drive by road - The drive is uphill and is scenic with mountain view and forested area – Bagdogra Airport and New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is approximately 110 kilometers and is 04½ - 05 hours by road  - Next one has to drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) to Siliguri via Rangpo, Rorathang and Chitrey - The drive is through National Highway Number 10 along the river Teesta - The road is scenic and a stop for refresment is necessary - On the way a stop at Coronation bridge for photography if time permits - Lunch on the way or on arrival at Siliguri or on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) - The road is scenic and is along the River Teesta - Forwarding Journey