Old Silk Route Tour can be either approached from the Gangtok side and exiting via kalimpong or if you prefer to start from the Kalimpong side stay at higher altitudes like Zuluk, Nathang Valley, Padamchen, Aritar, Sillery Gaon and return back through Kalimpong route. You can start from Gangtok and cover the entire route staying 2 nights in any of the above places and proceed towards your next destination. Or you can take a longer duration of 4/5/6 Nights stay and enjoy the unique charm of this historic route. Whichever you choose you will not repent your holidays here. We organize all inclusive tour packages from New Jalpaiguri Station or Bagdogra Airport with premium cars like Innova or Scorpio Car or Small Cars for small family Groups.
Inner line permits are compulsory and issued only by Gangtok Police or from the Rongli Police check post and entry is strictly available for Indian citizens only. One needs to have Indian identity proof and carry photographs for the permits. People of non Indian origin are not allowed in these regions it is considered sensitive for its proximity to China Border. Non Indians can however travel up to Gangtok and Aritar without any permits. Only Sikkim registered vehicles are issued inner line permits.