Zuluk Tour Package - Oldest Part of Sikkim

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• Added on September 18, 2020
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• Location: NatureWings AE - 341, Sector 1 Salt Lake City Kolkata - 700064
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ZULUK - THE VILLAGE ABOVE THE CLOUDS Zuluk, a small village in East Sikkim, part of Old Silk Route above 10,000 ft. of sea level gaining popularity as Zuluk Tour amongst the tourists because of its natural virginity, unspoiled nature and amazing Himalayan beauty. Catching a glimpse of the snow-capped mountain ranges or sun rising on the sea from the window of the hotel room is something that you might have experienced a lot of times. But have you ever discovered yourself at a place so serene where even the wind is audible? Have you ever stayed a night at a remote village on the lap of a valley guarded by high mountains covered with lush greeneries? If you are trying to visualize it then stop imagining and pack your bags for a Trip to Zuluk, a hamlet at an altitude of over 10,000 feet in the Eastern part of Sikkim. Zuluk is a small village with a limited number of houses on a valley on the way to the Old Silk Route. Once upon a time, Chinese traders used to come to India crossing the border to sell silk products and that's why the route has been named Silk Route. Though days of silk trading are gone and you can see Army jawans, jeeps and tents here and there on the slopes, the scenic beauty of the hamlet will surely mesmerize you. For its location at a high altitude and extreme climatic conditions, Zuluk has not yet witnessed what you call a crowd. It is still a virgin destination that you can explore on your feet. Though a few hotels have started offering comfortable accommodation, the real charm of Zuluk is a homestay, which is being offered by some local villagers. Certainly, these traditional village houses lag way behind in competition with hotels, in terms of comfort and convenience, you will get a local feel, which will make your relation with the village even more intimate. COMPLETE ZULUK TOUR PLAN DAY 1 : NJP/IXB TO SILLERY GAON [92 KM / 4.30 HRS] Meet & greet on arrival at NJP/IXB and start for Silk Route Package with Zuluk Trip. Proceed towards Sillery Gaon. Sillery Gaon is also known as New Darjeeling. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Sillery is a place synonymous with peace, calm and serenity. We promise you a place that is miles away from everything that you would want to leave behind, yet so close to everything that you dream of. Have lunch at Sillery Gaon. Overnight stay at Sillery Gaon. DAY 2 : SILLERY GAON TO ZULUK [73.4 KM / 3.30 HRS] After breakfast, start for Zuluk via Rongli Dam, Lingtam, Lingtam Monastery, Keukhela Falls. Reach Zuluk right in time for lunch. Rongli - Rongli is a small township located East Sikkim on the bank of river Rongli. The Inner Line Permit (ILP) 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 - Lingtam is 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. You can visit Lingtam Monestry also. Keukhela Falls - The Keukhela falls or Kali Khola falls located on the way of the old silk route in between Lingtam and Padamchen. This fall is 100m in heights and beautifully surrounded by scenic nature. Reach zuluk before lunch. Zuluk - This is the place where you are heading in this Zuluk Tour Package. Zuluk is a small village in East Sikkim, part of Old Silk Route 10000 ft. above the sea level gaining popularity amongst the tourists because of its natural virginity, unspoiled nature and amazing Himalayan beauty. Catching a glimpse of the snow capped mountain ranges or sun rising on the sea from the window of the hotel room is something that you might have experienced a lot of times. Overnight stay at Zuluk. DAY 3 : ZULUK SIGHTSEEING Early morning go for sunrise from Lungthung viewpoint. After breakfast, proceed towards Nathan valley via Zig Zag road, Thambi viewpoint, Lungthung, Tukla Valley, Jelep La Pass view, Yak golf course and Old Baba Mandir 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 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 - At a distance of 14 km 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. Suspension Bridge - Visit the hidden treasure of Punakha Valley, the longest suspension bridge over River Fo (Father River). Lungthung - 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 - 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 - 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. Old Baba Mandir - Old Baba Mandir is dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh the martyr of 23 regiments of the Indian army. It is the original bunker of Baba where he stayed during the Indo China War in 1962. The temple is maintained by the Indian army. Finally, reach Gnathan valley before lunch. Gnathang Valley - Or Nathang Valley is popularly called the "Ladakh of East India". Situated at the height of 13,000 ft. above the sea level, Nathang Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Old Silk Route Tour surrounded by snow-capped hills and mountain landscape. 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 Gnathan valley. DAY 4 : ZULUK TO RESHIKHOLA [45 KM / 2 HRS] After breakfast proceeds towards Reshikhola. Reshikhola is a small valley situated on the bank of the river Reshi at an altitude of 2,000ft in the Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling district. Reshikhola got its name from river Reshi. In the local language "Khola" means River. This calm and quiet place is an ideal destination to stay away from the city's maddening crowd. Tourists can enjoy nature in its purest form here. You can hear the water gurgling down; feel the cool breeze lapping your face, as you sit by the river sipping your evening tea. The place is surrounded by lush green forests and mountains. Tourists can enjoy the luxury of bathing and fishing in the clear Reshi River. Overnight stay at Reshikhola. For detail Zuluk Tour Package or Zuluk Tour Plan please visit : NatureWings AE - 341, Sector 1 Salt Lake City Kolkata - 700064 Contact No: 9830013505 E-mail: naturewings.enq@gmail.com Web: https://www.naturewings.com Visit: https://www.naturewings.com/destinations/kolakham