A Journey to the Old Silk Route - Gnathan, Zuluk ; Sikkim, India


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January 9th 2012
Published: January 9th 2012
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Over the years several trade routes, which played a major role for the rise of international trades round the globe that we see now, are closed, un-used. They are never used any more for the exchange of commodities and culture. One such route was known as “Silk Road” which has got tremendous historic reference. For 1500 years, until the opening of the world sea lanes in 16th – 17th centurie... Read Full Entry



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Mt KanchandzonghaMt Kanchandzongha
Mt Kanchandzongha

Sunrise on Mt Kanchandzongha
The Mt KanchandzonghaThe Mt Kanchandzongha
The Mt Kanchandzongha

The Mt Kanchandzongha
Mt. Kanchandzongha RangeMt. Kanchandzongha Range
Mt. Kanchandzongha Range

Mt. Kanchandzongha Range
The Kup Kup Lake The Kup Kup Lake
The Kup Kup Lake

Kup-Kup Lake near Gnathan Valley
Memencho LakeMemencho Lake
Memencho Lake

Memencho Lake near Gnathan
ZulukZuluk
Zuluk

Old Silk Road
View from LumthungView from Lumthung
View from Lumthung

View from Lumthung
Rishi KholaRishi Khola
Rishi Khola

At Rishi Khola
Rishi KholaRishi Khola
Rishi Khola

River Rishi
Rishi KholaRishi Khola
Rishi Khola

At Rishi Khola



18th January 2012

Exotic Tourist Destination: A offbeat tour
Hi, Loved your post. I had been to the silk route two times. I stayed at Limtang. Amazing place to visit. The scenic beauty is just fantastic. Aritar lake was a bit like artificial but liked it. Gnathang Valley was blessed with all natural beauty. I didn't experience the sunrise because we left late and we had to reach Gangtok through the Silk Route. Loved the "Bhul Bhulaiya"- zigzag roads. It was covered with snows.
18th January 2012

Thanks for your comment
Hi Abhijit, Thanks for your comment, Indeed it is a place blessed with all natural beauties. We have not touched Aritar but Gnathan attracted a lot. Thanks Again Regards Anustup
19th January 2012

Feedback
Gnathang is really beautiful... We had a beautiful afternoon at Rishi Khola. Did you come back to your resort after experiencing the sunrise or moved to Gangtok through the silk route...?
19th January 2012

Re: Feedback
Hi Abhijit, No we stayed in Gnathan for two days and enjoyed the valley. We also had some sightseeing from Gnathan which is there in my blog. After two days stay we came down to Rishi Khola and stayed for one more day. It is indeed Beautiful and has got resemblance with Ladakh. I would prefer to call Gnathan as Ladakh of the Eastern India. Isn't it? Regards Anustup
23rd March 2012

something more about rishi khola
Hii Mr. Lahiri, I enjoyed your post... planning to go to pedong, rishi this your... is it suitable to go there by nov. or early dec. Can u give some more informatn about the tourist camp where u stayed at rishi. Also if u please give the contact number of the camp or from where to book. thanks sarthak
30th March 2012

Re: Stay in Rishi
Hi, Thanks for the compliment regarding my blog. It is good to see that this blog is helping others who would like to visit these places. I have booked the Rishi Khola Nature camp popularly known as Sebestian 's camp. I booked it throught the agent Spring vale. You can sear in the net or check out Brahman Magazine for their details. I don't have it handy buddy. Have a nice trip. Regards Anustup
3rd July 2012
Daftar Bunglow

Nice photo. I am interested to one night stay at Gnathan Daftar Bungalow.please do me a fever give me the address /phone number . My mail add senjutide123@gmail.com.
10th August 2012
Gnathan

OMG.!!
OMG is this real....?? i just wanna visit there..
14th August 2012
Gnathan

Real :)
Yeah :) On the way from Gnathan to Nathula.
7th October 2012

Awesome Pics & Gr8 info.
Dear Gr8 one, please refer to ur mail i had send, reply asap.
28th April 2013

hello..I enjoyed ur blog..the blog is very useful to me..well written along with beautiful pics..
I am planning to visit rishi,nathang valley at the end of may..will u suggest whether we stay at rishi or zuluk..as our plan is only for 2n 3days..how will i book drafter bunglow in nathang valley??
20th May 2013

Hi, Thanks for viewing my blog. Rishi is located at a low height in the foot hills beside Rishi river and Zuluk is located is at high altitude. For Daftar Bunglow booking you may contact http://springvaleresorts.com/ . We booked through them. Regards Anustup
1st June 2013

query..
I would like to know what are the places which wee can visit while travelling from dzuluk to Gangtok... is jeleplaa accessible for us??? Menmecho lake and memencho lake can be visited I guess????????
18th June 2013

Good Material
Keep it up
27th July 2013

enquiry..
your blog was really helpful. I needed a suggestion. Actually me and my friends were planning for a tour to Sikkim for 7-8 days. We want to visit the silk route, gnathang valley, zuluk, and 1 day at darjeeling. can you please suggest the spots that we can cover within these days. One night at each spot. For example, njp-aritar-rishikhola-zuluk-gnathang- darjeeling. or njp-zuluk- gnathang- rishikhola-darjeeling. please suggest.
20th August 2013

Thanks for visiting my blog
Hi, Thanks for visiting my blog. Good to know that it helped you in planning your trip. Aritar is in bit different direction but rest of the places you can definitely plan as you have mentioned. But I would say it will become hectic and you guys won't get adequate time to enjoy the beauty of the place. Thanks again, and hope this helps. Wish you all a great journey. Best Regards Anustup
12th July 2014

old silk route
I'm planning to visit old silk route on 10th of otober, but I am not sure whether it will be a right decision. If assured then my planning will be like this. Njp-Sillery gaon(1nstay)-reshi khola (1nstay)-zuluk (3n stay)-nathula pass-gangtok(1nstay)-njp. Please give your valued opinion. I like your blog, it inspired me a lot.
30th July 2014

A Journey to the Old Silk Route
Hi, A Perfect plan ! go for it. Great place and timing is also not bad. Best Regards Anustup
17th August 2014

Suggestions about transport
Hello, this was an excellent travelogue. I'd like to plan a week-long trip along the Silk Route and would be glad if you'd kindly suggest about the transport. Is it feasible to hire locally at every spot or is it advisable to hire a car for the entire week right from NJP? We'd like to avail local communication if available. I'd be glad if you'd kindly drop in a reply here or at my inbox at dipankar.misra58@gmail.com. Thanks. Regards, Dipankar.
23rd February 2015

Well written blog
Hi Anustup, Enjoyed reading your blog. Very helpful. I am thinking of driving down to Zuluk, Gnathang, Changu lake, nathu la then to gangtok. Would be staying there for 2 days. Its giving me confidence to drive down to Zuluk. Is it easy to get permits for self driven vehicles.
20th September 2015

Nice blog
Your blog is really nice. Came here while searching for silk route travel details. I have some questions. 1. Is it possible to reach Zuluk from NJP in a day trip? 2. My plan is to cover all of Zuluk and Nathang valley in a 3D-2N trip with night stays in Zuluk and Nathang Valley. I want to reach Gangtok by 3rd day evening. Is it possible or not? 2. Is there any shared cab available? If not, what will be the approx cost of an economical SUV for picking up from NJP, covering the above route and dropping at Gangtok? We are a group of 6 people.
21st September 2015

Response to your query
Already mailed you! Thanks Regards Anustup
21st November 2016

Need contact details of drafter bunglow
Hi, I will be travelling to Sikkim next week and was looking for contact details for drafter bunglow
24th November 2017
Frozen Lake in Gnathan

Information for zulukh and nathang
Can u help me to know about zulukh and nathang vally during march 2018... My contact no 8768881241
2nd June 2018

old solk road .5n/6d
4 PERSON 5n/6d a son 14/10/2018/to/19/102018 NJP TO NJP
25th June 2019
Daftar Bunglow

Very useful details for the traveler . Thank you
23rd October 2019

Silk route tour
You have furnished the right information that will be useful to anyone at all time. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Silk Route Tour
24th October 2019

Thank You
Many Thanks for visiting my Blog Sumanta. Thanking You Anustup
21st March 2021

Auspicious Silk Route itinerary and destinations
Just astonishing place it is as you have depicted its signature value to a traveler. Your post contains so much of necessary Information with beautiful images for a well understanding of the place. Such article can make anybody dream about the destination if someone have not visited yet. I think Itinerary part is perfectly highlighted as I'm near to fix a trip plan. Information for starting the journey is very helpful and well guided. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge and Ideas to make our journey more boastful.

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