Silk Route Tour in Winter with Snowfall (Sikkim)

❄️ Silk Route Tour in Winter with Snowfall (Sikkim)

Explore the magical Old Silk Route in East Sikkim this winter, where snow-covered roads, frozen lakes, and Himalayan villages create a fairy-tale travel experience.

🌨️ Best Time for Snowfall:

• Late December to early March
  Peak snowfall occurs in January and February, especially around:

  • Zuluk

  • Gnathang Valley (Nathang)

  • Kupup

  • Tukla Valley

  • Lungthung

🚗 Popular Winter Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights)

Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra – Sillery Gaon/Rishikhola
Day 2: Padamchen or Zuluk stay via Rongli permit stop
Day 3: Sunrise at Thambi Viewpoint, travel to Nathang Valley (snow zones)
Day 4: Explore Kupup, Old Baba Mandir, and return to Zuluk or Rolep
Day 5: Drop back to NJP/Bagdogra

📝 Permit required for Indian nationals. Foreigners aren allowed beyond Rongli on this route.

🏔️ Winter Highlights:

• ❄️ Guaranteed Snowfall in Nathang, Zuluk, and Kupup (Jan–Feb)

• 🌄 360° Snowy Views from Thambi and Lungthung

• 🏚️ Homestay Hospitality in remote Himalayan villages

• 🧤 Cozy stays with bonfires, hot thukpa, and mountain silence

🛻 Travel & Taxi Tips:

• Only SUVs like Sumo, Bolero, or Innova allowed in higher regions

• Chains on tyres mandatory when snow is heavy

• Ideal to book a 4x4 or local driver familiar with winter routes

Booking with Tourbix Ride

• ✅ Registered operator partners for permits
• ✅ Local, vetted drivers used to alpine starts
• ✅ WhatsApp updates, transparent pricing, clear inclusions

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