Zuluk - Closer to Mountain Climate
Zuluk is the main Point of Interest in Old Silk Route Tour (East-Sikkim). Taste the charm of mountain climate on 10,000 feet . Enjoy the adventurous ride on most curving roads(95 Turnings point) in India. Now days it is fast arising as a new tourist destination. Zuluk creates its tourism undisputed value due to the excellent view of the eastern Himalayan mountain range including the Kanchenjunga from here. For this trip to the area requires special restricted area permit(RN/GN Permit). The permit shall be issued by us with necessary documents.During the summer months, the area and its surrounding hills are covered by thousands of blooming rhododendron.
How to Reach
From Gangtok via Ranipool – 92 km, about 4 hours
From NJP / Bagdogra - 140 km about 5.30 hours
From Kalimpong – 95 km, about 4 hours
From Pelling – 150 km, about 7 hours
From Darjeeling – 140 km, about 5 hours
You Should Know Before to Travel Zuluk
1. Do not expect modern facilities out there as this is an economically poor village and people out there are providing Homestay for last few years only. Rooms are standard type, running water, commode in bath room but no TV and Geyser. Hot water will be provided on demand.
2. If you have kids(below 3 years) may be someone having breathing issue I would recommend you not to stay at Gnathang Vally but stay in Zuluk and on the way to Kupup visit Gnathang and move. Alternatively you carry a portable Oxygen cylinder and Oxygen meter as well. In case any serious emergency you will get Indian Army help at most 1.5 Hrs driving interval and they are really supportive.
3. On the way to Gnathang, Kupup , Elephanta, etc. carry chocolate, hot coffee, Popcorn, Ginger cubes etc and some doctor prescribed medicine if any
4. Take good woolen cloths. When we were there at this rout at 9 am in the morning in the first week of Oct 2016 temperature was 3 to 4 degree at Gnathang.
5. Where ever you find Pine forest be sure of leech(jok). So, Walk carefully .
6. Do not think too much just take precautions and enjoy your holiday.