SIKKIM-DARJEELING (via Zuluk) 4N-5D · 4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
The Old Silk Route & Darjeeling Crest (4N/5D)
Combine the offbeat high-altitude switchbacks of East Sikkim's Old Silk Route (Zuluk, Thambi View Point, Nathang Valley, and Kupup Lake) with the classic heritage charm of Darjeeling.
Day-by-Day Expedition Itinerary
- Day 1Meals: Dinner · Stay: Homestay
NJP / IXB to Sillery Gaon / Padamchen via Rongli
Pickup at NJP or Bagdogra, complete Inner Line / Protected Area Permit formalities at Rongli, and ascend into the forested foothills of the Old Silk Route.
Teesta Gorge • Rongli Permit Post • Padamchen / Sillery Gaon
- Day 2Meals: Breakfast & Dinner · Stay: Homestay
Zuluk Zig-Zag Road, Thambi View Point, Nathang & Kupup
Early morning climb up the famous 32 hairpin turns of Zuluk to witness sunrise over Kangchenjunga from Thambi View Point, continuing past Lungthung, Nathang Valley, and Kupup Lake.
Zuluk 32 Hairpins • Thambi View Point • Nathang Valley • Kupup Lake
- Day 3Meals: Breakfast & Dinner · Stay: Deluxe Hotel
Silk Route Descent across Teesta to Darjeeling
Descend from East Sikkim via Reshi and Kalimpong foothills, crossing the Teesta River and climbing to Darjeeling (2,042 m).
East Sikkim Foothills • Teesta Crossing • Darjeeling Mall
- Day 4Meals: Breakfast & Dinner · Stay: Deluxe Hotel
Tiger Hill Sunrise & Full-Day Darjeeling Sightseeing
Pre-dawn visit to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, and Batasia Loop, followed by Happy Valley Tea Garden, HMI, Zoological Park, and Peace Pagoda.
Tiger Hill • Batasia Loop • HMI • Tea Garden • Peace Pagoda
- Day 5Meals: Breakfast
Darjeeling to NJP / Bagdogra (IXB) Departure
Morning leisure and return drive to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport.
Kurseong Tea Corridor • NJP / IXB Drop
