Sikkim Silk Route Itinerary: Zuluk & the Old Trade Road
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Itineraries · 7 min read · Jul 2026

Sikkim Silk Route Itinerary: Zuluk & the Old Trade Road

This sikkim silk route itinerary is designed to be well-paced and realistic, with sensible drive times built in. Indian nationals need inner-line permits for protected areas such as Tsomgo, Nathula and North Sikkim, which we arrange.

Day-by-day plan

Day 1: Arrive and drive to Zuluk via the Teesta valley.

Day 2: Sunrise at Thambi View Point, the famous zig-zag road, Lungthung and Nathang Valley.

Day 3: Kupup Lake, Baba Mandir and on to Gangtok.

Day 4: Depart via Bagdogra/NJP.

Good to know

  • Gateway: Bagdogra Airport (about 4–5 hours by road to Gangtok)
  • Best time: March to May for rhododendrons and clear skies, October to mid-December for the crispest Kanchenjunga views, and December to March for snow around Tsomgo and North Sikkim.
  • Itinerary is flexible — we adjust the pace and stays to suit your clients

TripTrix Voyages runs Sikkim year-round with permits handled and hand-picked stays — agents can request net rates for any Sikkim itinerary.

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