Nathu La , Gangtok
About Nathu La
Nathu La pass, a Himalayan mountain pass connecting Sikkim and Tibet is about 54 KMs from Gangtok. Nathu La pass is at 4,310 mts or 14,140 ft above sea level. Indian citizens can obtain permit at Gangtok to visit the pass. Nathu La is one of the three open trading border posts between India and China. Historically considered an important pass on the Old Silk Route, Nathu La was reopened in 2006 to bolster the Indo-China relations. Defense personnel surround the area, but the area offers stunning vistas of the valley, exotic flora and fauna and pristine mountain air.
During winter Nathula Pass gets heavy snowfalls and it remains closed to traffic between December and March. Otherwise also accessibility is very unpredictable due bad weather or landslides.
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Places to Visit near Nathu La
Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial, Sikkim
8.5 km from Nathu La - See map
One has to visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple. The famous ex-army man….well, let’s just leave out the ex. Legend has it that he is...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*14.8 km from Nathu La - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Tsongmo Lake, Sikkim
16.5 km from Nathu La - See map
Tsongmo Lake also called Changu Lake is a high altitude lake near Nathu La in Sikkim. Most people traveling to Nathu La consider stopping by at...
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Kyongnosla Waterfalls & Alpine Sanctuary, Sikkim
24.9 km from Nathu La - See map
Kyongnosla waterfalls in Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is situated about 31 kms from Gangtok, on the way to Nathu La pass. Water gushes from...
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Borong, Sikkim
*30.2 km from Nathu La - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*41.6 km from Nathu La - See map
The Jhomolhari trek offers the timeless experience of traversing through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, soaking the crisp mountain air and...
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Goecha La, Sikkim
*42.3 km from Nathu La - See map
Goecha La is a high mountain pass and a popular trekking destination in Sikkim. The trek begins in Yuksom, a quaint hill station where you should...
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Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
*42.4 km from Nathu La - See map
Khangchendzonga National Park (previously named Kanchenjunga National Park) is located in Sikkim, and named after 8,586 mts. tall Mt....
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Ganesh Tok View Point, Sikkim
47.7 km from Nathu La - See map
Located at a height of 6500 ft, Ganesh Tok is the topmost tip of Gangtok. Standing amidst a number of TV towers, this place is a wonderful...
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Rimbick, West Bengal
*48.1 km from Nathu La - See map
Rimbick is about 100 KMs from Darjeeling town and a popular destination for backpackers and trekkers. Wake up early to witness the colourful...
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Hanuman Tok, Sikkim
48.2 km from Nathu La - See map
Hanuman Tok has a huge statue of Lord Hanuman. The height of the statue is about 25 to 30 and is located on a hilltop not very far away from...
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Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok, Sikkim
50.3 km from Nathu La - See map
Located opposite to the Ganesh Tok view point, Himalayan Zoological Park sprawls over an entire body of a hill covering 205 hectares. It is a...
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