Description
Explore the scenic beauty and cultural richness of East Sikkim with our 4 Nights / 5 Days Sikkim Silk Route Tour Packages. This mesmerizing journey takes you through the ancient Silk Route, offering stunning views of snow-capped mountains, serene lakes, and lush valleys.
Itinerary Highlights:
- Day 1: Arrival at NJP/Bagdogra and transfer to Sillery Gaon, a quaint village surrounded by pine forests.
- Day 2: Travel to Zuluk via Rongli, enjoying the panoramic views of the winding roads and valleys.
- Day 3: Sightseeing tour covering Thambi Viewpoint, Lungthung, Nathang Valley, Kupup Lake, Old Baba Mandir. And return to Padamchen.
- Day 4: Visit the Aritar Lake, Aritar Monastery, Mankhim View Point before heading to Reshikhola.
- Day 5: Departure from Reshikhola to NJP/Bagdogra with cherished memories and end of Silk Route Tour Package.
This package includes comfortable accommodation, daily breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks and dinner, guided tours, and all necessary permits. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts, the Sikkim Silk Route Tour Packages offers a blend of tranquility, history, and scenic landscapes. Main attraction in this package is we cover Zuluk, Gnathang Valley, Lungthung and Laxmi chowk/Thambi view point.
Includes
Meals
Transport
Hotel
Permission Cost
Sightseeing
Driver allowance
Transport
As per requirement. All kind of Car, Traveller and Buses are available.
Know Before You Go For Tour Package
- Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
- The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
- Per head cost may change due to number of guests.
- porter’s charges, tips, medical cost and any cost of medical assistance (if any), alcoholic beverages, any kind of entry fee, Forest Pass, Cable car charges, boating charges, laundry charges, Permission cost, Toll tax, and any other pony-dandy charges, those are of personal nature and anything not included in the package includes.
- To operate the tour successfully for the interest of the tourist, the tour operator may change the programme. Decision of the tour operator is final and the tourist to abide the same during the tour.
- Aikatan Tours & Travels reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition, or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
- If the planned tour route gets changed due to political insurgency or natural calamity and if the driver/car/hotel charges extra for alternate route to reach the destination, then the tourists should pay the extra cost.
- All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
- Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package. Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are to be considered an exclusion in the deal. Any kind of drink (alcoholic, aerated, or mineral water) is not included in the package cost.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travellers littering may be fined.
- Usage of the swimming pool at any accommodation is strictly according to government guidelines.
- The exact location will be shared with you post-booking.
- Carry dry snacks/food, granola bars, etc. from home. Carry a regular and another insulated water bottle with you, so that you can refill.
- Any breakage or damage of any items in the resort or during tour will be charged at actuals.
- All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
- If in case any traveller wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveller. Neither the operator nor Aikatan Tours & Travels will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Children above 8 years of age will be considered as adults only. There are no charges for children below 8 years of age
- The extra adventure activities and ropeways/cable cars will be at your own cost and are not included in the tour.
- Any kind of Monumental charges are not included in the package.
- Because of any reason, political, natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
- AC doesn't work in the Hilly Areas
- Aikatan Tours & Travels will not pay any other extra sightseeing charges which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Finally, if you are looking for an unforgettable adventure along the ancient Silk Route, contact Aikatan Tours and Travels to let you enjoy an amazing trip with our Silk Route Tour Packages at low cost.
FAQ
Which Time Is Perfect For Silk Route Tour?
A: Silk Route is a situated at East Sikkim. All destinations in this place is Off Beat. So, you should go to Silk Route when mountain is free from monsoon and snow (If you love nature). So, perfect time for Silk Route Toure is 1st November to 20th December.
How many days Required to complete Silk Route?
A; Minimum 3nights 4days required to complete the Silk Route. But if you have 4nights 5days then you can visit surrounding places of Silk Route which's beauty is not less than Silk Route. But some time we haven't sufficient time for tour. So, it's up to you. Both are enough to visit Silk Route.
Silk Route belongs to which part of the Sikkim?
A: Silk Route basically belongs to East Sikkim. In this route all stays are in village. If you really want to enjoy smell of root of mountain villages then it's your destination.
What is special about Old Baba Mandir on the Silk Route?
Old Baba Mandir is one of the most special attractions on the Silk Route Tour Pakage in Sikkim because it is not just a sightseeing spot, but also a place of deep faith and emotional significance for both locals and the Indian Army.
The shrine is dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh, an Indian Army soldier who died in 1968 near Nathula Pass. It is believed that even after his death, his spirit continues to guard the soldiers posted in the high-altitude Himalayan borders. Soldiers worship at this shrine and consider Baba as a “living saint.” Many also believe that Baba warns the Army about upcoming dangers through dreams.
Unlike the more popular New Baba Mandir (near Kupup), the Old Baba Mandir lies directly on the historic Silk Route, close to Tukla Valley, and retains a raw, untouched charm. It has simple army bunkers, photographs, and personal belongings of Baba preserved inside.
For travelers, Old Baba Mandir is not just a religious spot but also a place where you feel the patriotic spirit, the hardships of border life, and the mystical aura of the Silk Route.
👉 That’s why, when planning a Silk Route tour, visiting Old Baba Mandir is considered a must.
What types of accommodations are available in Silk Route?
A: Mostly homestay accomodations are available in Silk Route.
Is Silk Route permission necessary for tourists?
A: Yes it is necessary for every tourists. You have to apply online. And you will get approval from Rongli Bazar, Sikkim.
Where is Nathang Valley located?
A: Nathang Valley is located in East Sikkim at an altitude of around 13,500 feet. It lies along the historic Old Silk Route, close to the Indo-China border. Nathang Valley is one of the sightseeing point of our Silk Route Tour Packages.
History of Old Baba Mandir in Sikkim
The Old Baba Mandir (one of the sightseeing point our Silk Route Tour Packages) in East Sikkim is not just a temple but a place of deep reverence, patriotism, and faith. Located at an altitude of around 13,123 feet on the way to the Nathula Pass, this shrine is dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh, an Indian Army soldier whose story has become a legend in the region.
Who Was Baba Harbhajan Singh?
Baba Harbhajan Singh was a soldier in the Indian Army’s Punjab Regiment. Born in Punjab, he joined the army in the 1960s and was posted in Sikkim, near the Indo-China border. In 1968, during a routine duty near Nathu La, he tragically lost his life after slipping into a glacier.
The Legend and Belief
After his death, fellow soldiers reported experiencing Baba’s presence in their dreams. It is said that he appeared to his colleagues and guided them to recover his body from the glacier. Over time, many soldiers claimed that Baba continued to protect and guide the army even after his passing.
According to local belief:
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Baba warns soldiers about upcoming dangers, especially near the border.
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His spirit continues to safeguard the Indian soldiers stationed in the harsh terrain.
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He is considered a “guardian saint” of the Indian Army in Sikkim.
Because of this deep faith, the Indian Army decided to build a shrine in his honor, which came to be known as the Old Baba Mandir.
Old vs. New Baba Mandir
There are actually two Baba Mandirs in Sikkim:
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Old Baba Mandir: Built at the site where Baba’s bunker was located. This is the original shrine and holds a very spiritual and rustic charm.
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New Baba Mandir: Situated near Kupup, this was built later and is more accessible to tourists.
While the New Baba Mandir attracts more visitors due to its location, the Old Baba Mandir is still considered the most authentic and sacred site where Baba’s spirit is believed to reside.
Customs and Rituals
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Baba’s personal belongings like his uniform, boots, and bed are preserved and treated with great respect.
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Every morning, his bed is found crumpled as if someone has slept in it.
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Indian Army soldiers maintain the temple, and offerings are made daily.
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Many believe that even today, Baba continues to “patrol” the border at night.
Significance Today
The Old Baba Mandir is not just a pilgrimage site for soldiers but also for civilians who visit the Silk Route Tour Packages. It reflects the courage, sacrifice, and eternal spirit of the Indian Army. Tourists visiting East Sikkim often stop here to pay homage and hear the fascinating stories associated with Baba Harbhajan Singh.
✨ The story of Old Baba Mandir beautifully blends history, faith, and patriotism, making it one of the most unique places to visit in Sikkim.
Tour Package
- Cover Old Silk Route
- Explore Dense Forest, Hilly River, Snow, High Altitude Lake.
- Minimum 8 persons
- Homestay with Standard room
- Sightseeing Cover – Teesta Bridge, Silent Valley, Ramitey View Point, Pedong, Reshikhola Bridge, Vinayek Temple, Rongli Bazar, Kiu Khola Falls, Zuluk, Zigzag Road, Thambi View Point, Nathang Valley, Kupup Lake, Golf Course, Old Baba Mandir.
4Nights 5Days
Starting From
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