Gorubathan Old Silk Route Tour (5 days / 4 nights)
Listing Description
Explore the tranquil foothill station of Gorubathan, rich with Lepcha history and the scenic Chel river. Journey onward to Pedong, steeped in tales from its ancient settlements near the Bengal-Sikkim border. Immerse yourself in the historic Old Silk Route at Padamchen, ending with vibrant Gangtok, where monasteries, markets, and nightlife await.
What’s included
Stay + All Meals at the Homestay + Dedicated Cab service
What’s excluded
Bonfire + Barbeque + Any entry ticket charges + Any ticket charges for activities + Any food or beverage consumed outside the Homestay + Any extra orders placed at the Homestay
Pickup and Drop off points
Bagdogra Airport or New Jaipaiguri railway station
Day 1
Pick-up from Airport /Railway Station at Siliguri – Transfer to your Homestay at Gorubathan. A 2 hour journey from the Siliguri, a foothill station with a pleasant weather throughout the year. Settled in the hilly banks of the Chel River, this region has a history of Lepcha Kingdom, who had built the Dalim Fort. Currently it is a tourist attraction and can be reached with a short trekking route. Stay and Food at the Homestay, relax for the day and explore the locality in the evening.
Day 2
Checkout after breakfast to your next stop at Pedong. A beautiful village close to the West Bengal and Sikkim Border. It’s one of the oldest settlements in the region and has many tales from history to tell. Interaction with the elderly in the region could dig out quite interesting facts about the place. Dam sang Fort and a few popular viewpoints could be visited during your stay here.
Day 3
Checkout after breakfast to head for the iconic journey through the famous ‘old silk route’. Immerse yourself in the beauty, adventure and history this route has to say. Check-in during lunch into your Homestay at Padamchen, where you can spend a cozy evening by the bonfire and relish a barbeque before your dinner.
Day 4
Checkout after breakfast for your next destination of Gangtok. Check in at lunch time at your homestay here, so that you can utilize the second half of the day for a sightseeing tour of the Gangtok city. Monasteries, Rope Way, Handicraft Museum, local markets, stroll at the MG Marg, there is so much to do here. Gangtok is quite a happening city for the night, being a destination for Casinos. You may also try out the various pubs or cafes in the city.
Day 5
Checkout from the homestay after breakfast and head on to your drop at Siliguri Airport or the Railway station.
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