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Zuluk & the Silk Route vs Gangtok

Pick Zuluk & the Silk Route for

road trips, photography, snow, fewer people, a smaller budget

Pick Gangtok for

family trips, first-timers, couples

Zuluk & the Silk Route compared with Gangtok
Zuluk & the Silk RouteGangtok
RegionSikkim, Pakyong, East SikkimSikkim, East Sikkim
Highest point3,960 m2,100 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground4–53–4
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, DecMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Snow likelyDec, Jan, Feb, MarRarely
Crowds in seasonQuietBusy
Daily spendabout ₹2,500about ₹3,000
GatewayBagdogra / NJPBagdogra / NJP
With kidsGoodGreat
With seniorsPossibleGreat
PermitsProtected-area permit through a registered agent.None for Indian citizens. Foreign nationals need a Sikkim Restricted Area Permit.

Zuluk & the Silk Route: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Gangtok: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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