Sikkim silk route was a trade hub between india and tibet. Sikkim silk route tour package incredible silk trade route. Book your trip to gangtok and prepare to get blown away by the. The silk route in the state of sikkim is an ancient trade root which is derived from lhasa. The trip started from a beautiful little village in darjeeling called sillery gaon. Mercury tour operator, conduct silk route tour from kolkata on a regular basis. Silk route sikkim silk route tour packages north bengal. Apr 21, 2016 silk route of north sikkim is part of the more extensive trade network that connected india and china in ancient times. Get ready to witness the paradise on earth when you travel the nathang valley, in east sikkim. History of sikkim project gutenberg selfpublishing. The silk route or silk road refers to a network of ancient trade routes connecting asia, europe and africa. When the kirat king yalambar captured central nepal in 1,500 b.
A new history of the world book online at best prices in india on. Silk route tour package, sikkim old silk route tour plan. Silk route weather in june to september is that of rains. Extending more than 6,500 kms, the silk route was majorly used to transport chinese silk to europe through central asia from 2nd century bc. Established when the han dynasty in china officially opened trade with the west in. Silk route in sikkim an offbeat destination in india. The old silk route is the rare confluence of natural beauty and history of human civilization. Silk routes greatest contribution to world history was not mere trading of few commodities but exchange of ideas, art and science between asia, europe and africa. Tour packages to silk route east sikkim natures paradise on earth. This silk road had been part of a cultural or social amalgamation.
Silk route tourism tours and travels agency in gangtok. It would also give a chance for the british in sikkim to oversee the. The road to this heaven takes you through some of the offbeat and most beautiful places on earth. It was to open a trade route through sikkim to tibet, which would serve as a much beneficial alternative to the silk route. Sikkim, however, maintains such diversity to amaze you with its landscape and culture. Sikkim was a buddhist kingdom under the namgyalchogyal dynasty from 1642 to 1975. Its located in lower himalayas of eastern sikkim on the historic old silk route which once connected india with tibet. Its exquisite scenic beauty and comfortable climate have made the place a hotfavorite destination among a plethora of travelers coming from different corners of the world. Get complete information about silk route, the history, accommodations in. You can also find the distance from njp to silk route sikkim using other travel options like bus, subway, tram, train and rail. The silk route is a part of the ancient trade route that originated from lasha to west bengals tamluk port. The silk route in sikkim is a part of the ancient trade route which started from all the way to lhasa to the port of tamluk in west bengal while crossing the chumbi valley and nathula pass in north sikkim.
Silk route tour packages from india silk route travel. Arrived at bagdogra airport or railway station and proceed to pedong 100km2. Zuluk guide an amazing silk route trip sikkim tourism. It is also home to the yak golf course, which has been recorded in the guinness book as the highest in the world.
If you are planning a quest to discover the lesserknown parts of the himalayas, silk route sikkim takes you to places that will take your breath away with their natural charm. Hidden a midst pine trees and forests, soaked in tr. The silk road was a network of trade routes connecting china and the far east with the middle east and europe. I am indeed happy to witness history, the chinese ambassador said. Nathang valley on the old silk route is a picture perfect, idyllic, peaceful place set in a green valley, with a stream running through. At that time sikkim had already solidified into country then with a king known as a chogyal or dharma king, and till 16 may 1975 was an independent country ruled by the monarchs. The place has plenty of small eateries to satiate your hunger. As they say gnathang valley, is located at an altitude of,500 feet, which is known as the highest location in the old silk route that falls under indian custody. As with other parts of the silk roads, the balance between trade, elite. From tamluk, this trade route took to the sea and reached sri lanka, bali, java and other parts of the far east. Pedong is a subdivision of kalimpong and is 21 kms away from this town. The indian government will now seek to develop the old route to a modern, organized. The old silk route or silk road which passes through east sikkim is a part of the ancient network of trade routes which connected china to india. Silk route reopens after 44 years the economic times.
Know all about silk route in sikkim before you make an easy trip plan to the destination. Silk roads in the kingdom of bhutan and the development of a. Sikkim silk route tour package incredible silk trade. You may contact any of them for total arrangement of silk route tour. Silk route of north sikkim is part of the more extensive trade network that connected india and china in ancient times. There are 32 hair pins, famously known as the zigzag road of sikkim. It touches the border of east sikkim at a distance of 16 kms and is well connected to all major towns and also nearby popular tourist destinations like lava, loley gaon, rishop, charcoal, aritaar. May 18, 2020 the silk route is a part of the ancient trade route that originated from lasha to west bengals tamluk port. The history of sikkim, an area in presentday north india, begins with contacts between ancient hindus and tibetans, followed by the establishment of a buddhist kingdom or chogyal in the 17th century. Everything you need to know about sikkim silk route. Old silk routehistory of india and brave soldier of the. Over here there are 32 hair pins, famously known as the zigzag road of sikkim.
This place has been in my bucket list for years, finally, last month i along with two of my friends decide to take a short trip to the historic old silk route. There are several view points from where you can see the entire sikkim silk route which i will talk about in length below. The route that once connected sikkim to bhutan and china for trade is now a box full of surprises for those who have never been to this part of the country. The old silk route is passes through east sikkim is a part of the ancient network of trade routes which connected china to india. I knew that there is an ancient route through sikkim used by porters and business men a long ago. It once was a transit point to the old silk route from tibet to india.
Zuluk is a small village located at an altitude of 10,000 fts in the eastern sikkim district flanked by the lesser himalayas. But do ensure the weather of zuluk before going here. This is the first and the last place in the route which can be called a town for that matter. A fascinating and accessible historical picture book about commerce, trade, and cultural exchange, perfect for classroom use and research. C his kingdom extended from river trisuli in the west to river teesta in the east. The history of sikkim, an area in presentday north india, begins with contacts between ancient hindus and tibetans, followed by the establishment of a buddhist kingdom or chogyal in the 17th.
Roland barraux, histoire des dalailamas, albin michel, 1993, isbn 22263178, p. Offbeat hamletsilk route, sikkim, north bengal, dooars. Our first priority is to make tourists silk route experience unforgettable. Located on the old silk route, nathula pass connects sikkim to chinas. The old silk route, whether traveled from either end, i. Although sikkim is a small state one tour would not satisfy your traveler ego. The road extends to more than 6,500 kilometres and was once used for excessive trade of gold, copper, co. Time and again the little kingdom had to defend itself against attacks from nepal. It touches the border of east sikkim at a distance of 16 kms and is well connected to all major towns and also nearby popular tourist destinations like lava, loley gaon, rishop, charcoal, aritaar which are all within an average distance of 1hr to 1. History of sikkim statue of guru rinpoche, the patron saint of sikkim in namchi is the tallest statue of the saint in the world at 36 meters 120 ft. The locals call the kupup lakeas hatisure because it resembles the trunk of an elephant. The silk route in sikkim is a part of the ancient trade route which started from all. The distance between njp to silk route sikkim is 112 km by road. This silk route of 900km was considered and still is the most hostile one.
Fellow traveler soumendra made his way to indian side of this vast network last year end and shared his wonderful experience with us. Our sikkim silk route tour package is an ideal choice for vacationers who have an urge to explore the core remote side of sikkim. It was part of the fabled silk route and during ancient times, merchants would travelled to china for trade. At least two to three trips are necessary to tour entire sikkim.
Sikkim silk route tour package incredible silk trade route in north east india package itinerary day 01. The silk road or silk route which name i find more fascinating has always been a source of great intrigue for me. Sikkim was a himalayan kingdom alongside bhutan and nepal till her merger with india in 1975. The old silk route in sikkim is one of the offshoots of the ancient silk road, which was once a long and wide network of trade avenues. East sikkim hotels east sikkim bed and breakfast east sikkim vacation rentals east sikkim vacation packages flights to east sikkim east sikkim restaurants things to do in east sikkim east sikkim travel forum east sikkim photos east sikkim map east sikkim travel guide all east sikkim hotels.
A spot you must stop to breathe in the natural beauty. East sikkim a complete guide of this old silk route for. As a result, historical awareness in bhutan today reflects the introduction of. Apart from the trip distance, refer directions from njp to silk route sikkim for road driving directions. Covering destinations like mankhim, iccheygaon, nathang and sillery gaon, this tour package takes you deep into the remote life of the state and serve you a lifetime experience to talk about throughout your life. Zuluk and historic silk route zuluk also spelt as dzuluk is a tiny village settlement at an altitude of 10,100ft. East sikkim silk route kundu tirtho o vraman tour and. Mysticism and ancient history comes alive as you tread the old silk route.
Drive through the world famous zigzag road, visit zuluk the offbeat tourist destination and explore the higher altitudes of gnathang valley its like heaven on earth surrounded by snow capped mountains, now one of the most favoured off beat destinations. The old silk route connects lhasa in tibet to the plains of bengal to the south. Exploring old silk route sikkim with visit of northern part of sikkim which covers gurudongmar lake, yumthang valley, lachen and gangtok cities. Since sikkim is an indian state and india is land of diversity. Jan, 2015 the old silk route is the rare confluence of natural beauty and history of human civilization. It encompassed various regions of asia and connected indias east and west, china and pakistan across the mediterranean sea. However, sikkim silk route weather in october is clear with sparkling days and cold night. Silk route package tour from kolkata bengal tour plans. Kupup is at an altitude of,900 feet and is a part of the old silk route. You can easily book hotel in sikkim and darjeeling with silk route tourism. It was the hotbed of silk trading between the two countries. According to hindu mythology, lord shiva is said to have appeared in the form of hunter kirateshwar or lord of the kiratas to arjuna in the very spot where the ancient kirateshwar temple lies in legship, west sikkim. Sikkim emerged as a polity in its own right against a backdrop of incursions from tibet and bhutan, during which the kingdom enjoyed varying degrees of independence. Located at an altitude of 14450ft and 58kms from gangtok, the nathula pass is not only a popular tourist spot because of its surreal natural beauty, but also because it is enriched in history.
Everyday we try to make the silk route tour more amazing for the travellers. The silk route in sikkim is an offshoot of an ancient trade route which came from lhasa, crossing chumbi valley and passed through nathula pass and finally took the port of tamralipta present tamluk in west bengal. Because it was the hotbed of silk trading between the two countries. His interview gives a sneak peek into what silk route is all about and things not to be mis. The fact that the route that began in china and passed through india is one of the reasons. In 1815, trade volume increased after the british annexed territories belonging to the sikkimese, nepalese, and bhutanese. The pass is an offshoot of the old silk route, connecting sikkim to the tibetan autonomous region. You can check our tour package of silk route sikkim flat 16% off. Silk route sikkim silk route tour packages north bengal tourism. I came across a number of sites which helped me to learn a lot about the silk route and i was so eager to know about the place. The highest point of sikkim is mount khangchenzhonga the third highest mountain in the world and the magnificence of the. The history of sikkim, an area in presentday northeast india, began in 1642 as a kingdom established when india and nepal were still many princely states with many rulers at that time and had not unified to the present union of india and present country of nepal.
The old silk route or silk route which passes through east sikkim is a part of the ancient network of trade routes which connected china to. In india the entry point of this road is through north eastern sikkim which is known for its rugged terrain and marvellous beauty. The road extends to more than 6,500 kilometres and was once used for excessive trade of gold, copper, cotton, sugar, salt, tea, and horses. The entire silk route covered china, india, persia, middle eastern kingdoms, egypt and extended up to europe. The journey to the old silk route starts from aritar.
The part passing through sikkim connecting india and china via the. Silk route of sikkim the old silk route or silk road which passes through east sikkim is a part of the ancient network of trade routes which connected china to india. With lavish illustrations and a highly informative text, the silk route traces the early history of the silk tradefrom the mulberry groves of china to the marketplace in byzantiumand explores how two of the worlds greatest empires were brought together, forever opening the channels of commerce between east and west. It can be read virtually in all devices supporting pdf readers like pc, laptop, tab, smart phone, ebook reader etc. It is one of the most offbeat and upcoming tourist destinations in the state of sikkim. Sikkim silk route packages for zuluk, nathang, nathula. Though i have not visited china, we visited nathula pass near gangtok in. The journey on indian side begins from the pretty capital city of gangtok and heads to heady heights nathula pass and descends to the nathang valley also known as ladhakh of the. The silk road primarily refers to the land routes connecting east asia and southeast asia with south asia, persia, the. Offbeat hamletsilk route, sikkim, north bengal, dooars, bhutan. The winding roads of zuluk the old silk route, sikkim. If you are looking forward to visit the old silk route in sikkim, you have chosen the natures paradise. Much of the modern history of the south west silk route through sikkim would remain unfinished without the mention of sir francis edward younghusband the famous british explorer and army officer.
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