Silk Route is an ancient trade network that covers locations like Nathula Pass, Old Baba Mandir, Tsomgo Lake, Gangtok, and Zuluk in East Sikkim. It’s a beautiful and thrilling destination for its meandering roads, spectacular lakes, zig-zag roads, forested sites, and high-altitude sites.
This beautiful trade network is home to some popular sacred places, where you pray, absorb yourself into serenity, and witness the exceptional views of mountain peaks and green hills. For secure and delightful trip experiences, you can book one of the 4 night 5 days silk route tour packages.
When it comes to visiting Silk Route, you have two ways: one is approaching Silk Route via Kalimpong – Ichey Gaon – Aritar – Zuluk – Gangtok, and the next one is reaching Silk Route via Gangtok. If you visit Gangtok first, then you should cover locations like Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and head to Zuluk.
Explore Zuluk sightseeing comprising Thambi Viewpoint, Nathang Valley, Lungthung, Kupup Village, Nag Temple, and exits through Reshikhola. For accommodation facilities, connect with a tour operator in Sikkim or a homestay owner on Silk Route.
Here are five sacred places on the Silk Route to turn your trip blissful and blessed:
Nag Temple
Nag Temple on Silk Route is perched at a height of 10100 feet on the rough terrain of lesser Himalayan foothills in Zuluk, East Sikkim. Sitting at the vantage point in Zuluk, Nag Temple is a cave temple. It has a cave-like structure. Inside the temple, you’ll see an idol of King Cobra (Nag), which is worshipped by the locals. This beautiful temple was formed naturally over time believed by the natives there.
Old Baba Mandir
Old Baba Mandir is a historical landmark in the northeast state of Sikkim. This holy shrine is situated at an altitude of 13123 ft. This temple is a shrine devoted to Baba Harbhajan Singh. He was a soldier of the Indian Army who died near Nathula Pass. Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple was built to salute his selflessness and bravery. Book 4 night 5 days silk route tour packages and make your spiritual trip memorable.
Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre
The most popular Buddhist monastery in Sikkim is Rumtek Monastery, settled some 23 km from the city of Gangtok. Rumtek is a beautiful Tibetan Buddhist temple adorned with luxuriant green mountains. Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center is the largest in Sikkim and a significant seat of Karma Kagyu of Tibetan Buddhism inaugurated by the 16th Karmapa.
Hanuman Tok
Tok means Temple in the local Sikkimese language. Hanuman Tok or Hanuman Temple is a Hindu Complex nestled in the upper reaches of Gangtok, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple is imprinted with scenic surroundings and maintained by the Indian Army. Its height is 7200 feet and nearly 11 km from Gangtok.
Ganesh Tok
Ganesh Tok is another famous Hindu temple, built between 1952 and 1953 by Shri Appa B Pant. The temple lies on a hilltop and is one of the best sightseeing sites on the East Sikkim Silk Route. Teeming with the vistas of Mt. Kanchenjunga and the city of Gangtok, Ganesh Tok is devoted to Lord Ganesh. It is a wish-fulfilling temple believed by the natives. Gangtok and Ganesh Tok are just 7 km apart.
If you’re planning a religious or spiritual tour on the Silk Route or in East Sikkim, have holiday itineraries from a reputed travel agency. Especially in Gangtok, there’re a number of sacred places to explore, such as Enchey Monastery Ranka Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, Shiv Mandir, Phodong Monastery, Lingdum Monastery. Avail of a Silk Route tour package cost at low prices.
