If you want the Himalayas without the crowds, the old Silk Route around Zuluk is hard to beat – a ribbon of hairpin bends, high passes and misty homestays in East Sikkim.
Why Zuluk
Zuluk sits on the historic trade route to Tibet. The star attraction is the zig-zag road seen from Thambi View Point, best at sunrise with Kanchenjunga glowing behind.
What to see
- Thambi View Point and the 30-plus hairpin bends.
- Nathang Valley, a high-altitude meadow.
- Kupup (Elephant) Lake and the old Baba Mandir.
Good to know
The route uses local homestays rather than hotels, and needs a Protected Area Permit arranged through an operator. Spring and autumn bring the best colours; winter brings snow.
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