Gurudongmar Lake vs Zuluk & the Silk Route
Pick Gurudongmar Lake for
a spiritual journey, adventure
Pick Zuluk & the Silk Route for
snow, peace and quiet, fewer people, an easier walk, a smaller budget
| Gurudongmar Lake | Zuluk & the Silk Route | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Sikkim, Lachen, North Sikkim | Sikkim, Pakyong, East Sikkim |
| Highest point | 5,430 m | 3,960 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Bagdogra / NJP | Bagdogra / NJP |
| With kids | Possible | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Possible |
| Permits | North Sikkim permit through a registered agent; Indian nationals only. | Protected-area permit through a registered agent. |
Gurudongmar Lake: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
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- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Zuluk & the Silk Route: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely