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)
Kalimpong → Pedong → Rongli → Padamchen/Zuluk
Distance: ~90 km | Drive: 4.5–5 hrs
Route: Kalimpong → Algarah → Pedong → Reshi → Rongli (permit) → Lingzey → Padamchen/Zuluk
Highlights
Pedong viewpoint
Reshi Khola riverside stop
Permit processing at Rongli checkpost
Stay: Padamchen (best for acclimatization) or Zuluk
Altitude: Padamchen 7,000 ft • Zuluk 10,000 ft
Tip: Avoid reaching Zuluk directly from low altitude—stay first night in Padamchen.
Activities : Mountaineering
Zuluk → Thambi View Point → Lungthung → Gnathang Valley
Start: Early 4:30–5:00 AM for sunrise
Highlights
Thambi View Point (11,200 ft) – Sunrise over 32 hairpin bends
Lungthung (11,500 ft)
Gnathang/Nathang Valley (13,200 ft) – "Ladakh of the East"
Tukla Valley War Memorial
Old Baba Mandir
Stay Options
Return to Padamchen
OR overnight at Gnathang Valley (only if no AMS issues)
Activities : Mountaineering
Kupup Lake Circuit & Aritar
Highlights
Kupup Lake (Elephant Lake)
Memencho Lake (drive-by)
Jelep La View Point
Ice Hockey Ground (highest in India)
Later Drive to Aritar
Visit Lampokhari Lake (Aritar Lake)
Monastery & viewpoint
Stay: Aritar
Activities : Mountaineering
Aritar → Kalimpong OR Transfer to Gangtok/Siliguri
Quiet morning walk around Lampokhari
Drop options:
Kalimpong (3 hrs)
Gangtok (3.5–4 hrs)
Siliguri (5–6 hrs)
Activities : Mountaineering
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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