NATHU LA PASS, SIKKIM

Nathu La pass (mountain pass) is situated in the Himalayas in the East Sikkim which connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China's and Tibet Autonomous Region. And it is also located 54km east of Gangtok. Nathu La was reopened in 2006 following many bilateral trade agreements.

View of Nathu La pss

The height of this pass is 4310 metre above from the mean sea level which forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Indian Silk road.If you will go in Gangtok you should have the visit of this pass which is at China boarder.You can visit this pass  by  taxi and the beauty of the surrounding road is just amazing and you can enjoy the serene beauty of this pass.

This pass also has a rugged beauty and it is a famous tourist spot. Nathula La pass is only open for Indian visitors for 5 days in a week including Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday and closed for Monday & Tuesday.

The best time for visit this Nathu La pass is May to October when temperature are around 10 degree celsius. In winter it is closed for heavy snowfall.

Foreign nationals are not allowed to visit this pass and photography is strictly prohibited and visitors have get a permit to visit the place by applying to the tourism and Indian Civil Aviation department through the registered travel agency.

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