The Ancient Silk Route in Sikkim falls in the eastern part of the state. It’s an iconic trade network that linked Asia with the Mediterranean Sea, starting from Lhasa to Tamluk. This beautiful trade route also covers locations like Nathula Pass and Chumbi Valley.
Over the past few years, the craze for Silk Route exploration has increased dramatically. There’re now several homestay/accommodation options available. You might choose a Silk Route tour package for a secure, and satisfying venture. A holiday itinerary looks after tour-associated means to keep your trip experiences promising.
Silk Route is popular for its picturesque vistas teeming with zig-zag meandering roads, lush greenery, and snow-laden mountain peaks. Locations come under the Silk Route map include Echey Gaon, Reshi Kola, Zuluk, Thambi View Point, Nathang/Gnathang Valley, Old Baba Mandir, Nag Temple, Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, Gangtok.
The locations we have mentioned offer different accommodation availabilities. Zuluk is an emerging destination on the Silk Route. It has a few accommodation facilities compared to Ichey Gaon, Silley Gaon, or Reshi Kola. If we talk about Gangtok, it involves the maximum hotel/resort and homestay facility.
Finding quality accommodations in places like Thambi View Point or Nathang Valley is challenging. You’ll get homestays in and around Zuluk. And Zuluk is some 14 apart from Thambi View Point. Talk to a trusted tour operator or homestay provider for a comfortable accommodation facility on Silk Route.
Customized holiday itineraries are in demand. You might personalize a holiday package that ensures the utmost professional assistance during a Silk Route visit. If you’re planning a visit to this incredibly scenic place, visit during late March, April, and May, as these are the best months considered for the Silk Route tour.
Some tourists prefer to begin their journey from NJP or Bagdogra Airport and the route map looks like Day 1: NJP – Aritar/Mankhim & overnight stay; Day 2: Mankhim – Zuluk & overnight stay; Day 3: Zuluk – Thambi View Point – Nathang Valley – Old Baba Mandir – Kupup Village – Tukla View Point – back to Rishikhola & overnight stay; Day 4: Rishikhola – NJP/Bagdogra Airport. Get the best Silk Route tour guide and make the most of your trip.
Some homestay facilities on the Silk Route can be:
- Quality rooms with nice beds, wardrobe, television, an attached balcony offering stunning views, an attached bathroom with a geyser, etc.
- Hot water supply in case a geyser is not available in the homestay.
- Free parking is offered by almost every accommodation provider, may be onsite parking or a 3rd-party site.
- Freshly cooked veggies, rice, noodles, momos, and meats are available among the food choices in homestays there. Barbeque and full kitchen options are present in many homestays.
However, in the hotels and resorts in Gangtok, you receive basic to moderate to maximum amenities. Such amenities may include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, newspaper availability, multicultural restaurant, bar, coffee-tea maker, telephone, on-site parking, toiletries, room heater, laundry service, widespread hall, spa and wellness, doctor-on-call, etc.