PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Issued at Rongli / Lingtam
Required for Zuluk, Gnathang, Kupup
Documents:
2 passport photos
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/Driving License/Voter ID)
Not allowed: PAN card
Foreign nationals not permitted in this zone
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April–June: Clear views, rhododendrons
October–December: Best visibility, dry, cold
Jan–March: Snowfall, road closures possible
STAY SUGGESTION
Padamchen: warm & safer for altitude
Zuluk: homestays, basic but scenic
Gnathang Valley: only for fit travellers (very high altitude)
Note: Tourists cannot directly do Tsomgo → Kupup → Zuluk unless specially permitted.
Standard access is via Rongli side.
Gangtok → Rorathang → Rongli → Padamchen/Zuluk
Distance: ~95 km | Drive: 4.5–5 hrs
Route: Gangtok → Ranipool → Rorathang → Rongli (permit) → Padamchen/Zuluk
Highlights
Rorathang riverside stop
Permit at Rongli
Stay: Padamchen / Zuluk
Activities : Mountaineering
Sunrise & Silk Route Highlights
Same as Kalimpong option:
Thambi View Point
Zig-zag bends
Lungthung
Gnathang Valley
Tukla
Old Baba Mandir
Stay: Padamchen / Gnathang (weather-dependent)
Activities : Mountaineering
Kupup & Aritar → Return Towards Gangtok
Kupup Lake circuit
Drive to Aritar
Visit Lampokhari Lake, Aritar Monastery
Stay: Aritar or back to Gangtok (if early start)
Activities : Mountaineering
Departure
Aritar → Gangtok (3.5 hrs)
Optional sightseeing en-route:
Rongli Market
Lingtam quiet village
Activities : Mountaineering
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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