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Zuluk

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Situated at a height of around 10,100 feet on the tough territory of the lower Himalayas in East Sikkim, Zuluk also known as Dzuluk is a small town next to a winding street. It was previously a travel point to the memorable Silk Route from Tibet to India. It is one of the off-beat destinations in East Sikkim. This small town contributes a people of around 700 individuals. There is an Indian Army base at Zuluk, which has been used as a travel camp for the armed force development to the Chinese border, a couple of kilometers away.
Zuluk manages its tourism significance because of the great views of the eastern Himalayan Mountain including the Kanchenjunga. An excursion to the zone requires special permissions.

What to see

Thambi View Point

Immediately after reaching Zuluk, your vehicle will start climbing steep mountains. The acclaimed Zig Zag Street takes a few dozen turns and bends to reach the 14 km separation to Thambi’s viewpoint. At an altitude of 11,200 feet, it gives an amazing view at dawn. The whole eastern Himalaya can be seen from this spot including the Kanchenjunga. Here you will be surrounded by the thick virgin backwoods, unexplored and untampered by the hues of modernity.

Lungthung

A little ahead around 4 km from Zuluk is Lungthung at a height of 13,000 ft. Your dangerous tough journey closes here as you will begin following the mountain edges now. You will also come across 2 or 3 lush green little tea estates as you proceed with your journey further. A large part of the inhabitants here is those that escaped from Tibet during the Chinese invasion. Some old individuals may at present have the ability to reveal to you stories of those days.

Tukla

Around 4 km in front of Lungthung is Tukla, known for the battle of Tukla. An unexpected British armed force driven by Lt. Col Francis Younghusband attacked Tibet through this course in 1903. They confronted savage opposition from the Tibetan warriors and thus began the battle of Tukla. Many Tibetan warriors suffered and died during this battle. A memorial has been built here to pay tribute to the warriors.

Nathang Valley

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Old Baba Mandir

Your next stop ought to be the Old Baba Mandir, which you may likewise visit on your way back. The Old Baba Mandir is not so much touristic but rather more real. The first Bunker of Baba Harbhajan Singh, dresses, bed, even the composition work area is safeguarded here. There is a temple in the area named Baba Harbhajan Singh.

Kupup

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Menmecho Lake

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When to reach

Amid August and September, Zuluk is immersed in different tones of wild blossoms. The entire area is canvassed with different wildflowers. From January to April Zuluk is shrouded in snow. While the blustery period from May to July is generally foggy.

How to reach

Zuluk is around 4 hours from Gangtok. You may travel from Gangtok to Zuluk through Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, yet permit for this course is moderately hard to get. A more typical route is via Pakyong and Lingtham. If you are moving from other places, like Darjeeling, Pelling, or New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra, you need to first go to Rangpo, the entry point of Sikkim. From here a less trodden course will take you to Zuluk through Rorathang.
Individuals making a trip to Zuluk from East Sikkim neighboring Bengal district, which is the Kalimpong subdivision, can travel through Pedong, Reshi, Aritar course to reach Zuluk.

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