Climate:

The climate in Zuluk is generally cool and pleasant throughout the year. However, during the winter months, the temperature can drop below freezing point, and the area is covered in snow.

Attractions:

Zuluk is a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Some of the major attractions in the area include Thambi View Point which is worth plave for panoramic view of the Zuluk.Other than this Lungthung, Nathang Valley, and Kupup Lake. Visitors can also go trekking, camping, and bird watching in the area.Scenic view of Zuluk is mindblowing and attracts tourists.

Accommodation:

There are several hotels and guest houses in Zuluk that offer comfortable accommodation to visitors. However, it is advisable to book your accommodation in advance, especially during the peak tourist season.

• Phadamchen Homestay
• Gnathang Valley Homestay
• Angel Homestay

Accessibility:

Zuluk is well-connected by road to major cities in Sikkim and West Bengal. The nearest airport is Bagdogra, which is located around 150 km away from Zuluk. The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri, which is around 170 km away.

Best time to visit Zuluk:

Dzuluk at an altitude of about 10,000 ft offers pleasant weather during most of the year. The summer temperature would be near 20 °C (68 °F) with substantial difference between the day and night temperature. The rainy season is a little protracted and heavy to very heavy showers are common. The winter may see snowfall in the area of about 3-5 feet (0.91-1.52 m) of snow.

• October to February — winter, cold and snow.
• March to May — cold.
• June to September — the monsoon season.

How to get permit for Zuluk:

Zuluk, in East Sikkim, is located in the restricted area of Sikkim. A special Inner Line Permit is required to reach Zuluk. All tourists are required to carry:

• Passport or Voter ID card for Adult
• Passport or Birth Certificate for Child (Below 18) along with one Photo ID card (School ID / Aadhar etc.)
• 4 Copies of Passport Size of Photo
• Photocopies - 4 No. of the above documents.

The following Do's & Don't's can make your trip to Zuluk enjoyable

Do's

• Clothing & Luggage: Travel as light as possible with the least minimum clothes, toiletries and other essential commodities & as these areas is cold throughout the year it is advisable to carry warm woollen clothes, woollen mittens and gloves, cap etc. During Dec to Feb, Zuluk is very cold and often experiences heavy snowfall. Please carry heavy woolen garments during winter.
• Food and Drink: Drink only bottled water. Please carry your water from Rongli, Pedong, or Siliguri. Since this area doesn't have any single shop, it is always advisable to carry dry foods like biscuits, chips, dry fruits, fruits, etc. Foreign Liquors / Alcohols are not also available in Zuluk.
• Health Facility & Health Precautions: It is advisable to carry specific medicines as there are no pharmacy shops in Zuluk. Always carry a kit of the basic emergency medicines you might need for diarrhea, fever, etc., also band-aids and an antiseptic ointment. The nearest health facility /medicine shop is available at Rongli.
• Card Payment & ATM: Credit/Debit Card is not accepted in Zuluk. In Zuluk there is also no ATM. Please carry cash for all your transactions.
• Telephone / Mobile phones: Mobile coverage in Zuluk is very limited and may not be available from all the places in and around Zuluk. Data connectivity is also very poor in Zuluk. It is advisable to carry mobile phones from two different mobile service providers.
• Wherever you find Pine forest beware of leeches(jok). So, Walk carefully.

Dont's

• Do not expect modern facilities out there as this is an economically poor village and people out there are providing homestay for the last few years only. Rooms are ok type, running water, commode in bath room but no TV and Geyser. Hot water will be provided on demand.
• If you have breathing issues avoid staying at Gnathang Vally, stay in Zuluk. On the way to Kupup visit Gnathang.
• Do not think too much just take precautions and enjoy your holiday. Use the information.