Is Nathula Pass closed now?

Nathula Pass is only open for Indian visitors for 5 days a week including Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and closed on Monday & Tuesday for two days. You will only be allowed after you get a permit to visit it through a registered Travel Agency.

How for Nathula is situated from Gangtok?

Located at a distance of approximately 56 kms from Gangtok, the Nathula Pass used to be a corridor of passage between India and Tibet. It is located at an altitude of 4,310 meters and one can view the Tsomgo Lake on their way to it.

Is it safe to drive to Gangtok?

If not stay at Bagdogra and start your journey in the morning. As such travelling in hills is not advisable in night. Road to Gangtok in between is also not very good and prone to landslides and traffic jam. Although it is safe to travel in night to Gangtok, then you miss the scenic beauty.

Do we need permit for Nathula Pass?

Permits for Nathula Indians require a valid Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit Nathula. You need to get the permit done through a tour operator authorized by Sikkim government (there are plenty of them in Gangtok). And you can visit Nathula only by a vehicle provided by such a tour operator.

Where is Nathula Pass located?

Nathu La (Tibetan: རྣ་ཐོས་ལ་, Wylie: Rna thos la, THL: Na tö la) is a mountain pass in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas between China’s Yadong County in Tibet, and the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal in Bengal, South Asia.

Is Nathula open?

Nathula is open from Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday. The permit need to be sought locally. Your local travel agent or tour partner may arrange the Nathula visit permit or ask your hotel if they can arrange.

Where is Nathula Pass is located?

Located on the Old Silk Route, Nathu La Pass connects Sikkim to China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. It was sealed for almost 4 decades after the People’s Republic of China suppressed a Tibetan uprising in 1959.

Where is Nathula Pass in Sikkim?

How can I get Nathula Pass permit?

A permit can be obtained by applying to the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department. You can apply through a registered travel agency. A photo ID proof and two passport size photographs are required for the same. The Nathula Pass permit cost is INR 200/- per person.

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Is Nathula pass Silk Route?

Being an important pass on the intersection of the Indo-China border, historic Nathula Pass forms a part of an offshoot of the Old Silk Route. Actually, the Old Silk Route passing through Lhasa, Sikkim and Eastern India used to go through Nathula Pass. Chumbi Valley of Tibet is the other side of the Nathila Pass.

How to reach Nathula Pass in Sikkim?

The Nathula Pass height is 4310m. Nathula Pass is located 54 km east of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The only way to reach the pass is through a drive from Gangtok. Only SUV vehicles are allowed to be driven to Nathula Pass. Sturdy vehicles such as Innova, Bolero, and Scorpio are available for rent in Gangtok.

What is the distance between Gangtok to Nathula Pass?

The oneway distance between Gangtok to Nathula pass is 60 KM and takes around 7 – 8 hours for the round trip. Including Changu lake and Baba mandir sightseeing, Gangtok to Nathula pass taxi fare will cost you around Rs. 4000 + 3500/permit of Nathula pass. Lachung is one of the most exquisite villages in the valleys of North Sikkim.

How long does it take from Gangtok to Zuluk Silk Route?

Gangtok to Zuluk silk route is a 1 night and 2 days tour plan. Indian : Indian tourists visiting Nathula pass sikkim require special permit to visit. This special permit are provided by Travel Agents in Sikkim, Goverment Authority .

What are the best places to visit in Sikkim?

Nathula Pass Gangtok Nathu la is a high altitude pass situated on the old silk route at the Indo-China border, and is the favourite hotspot for the tourists in Sikkim. Several visitors come here every year to enjoy the scenic trek to the valley while listening to the lyrical waterfalls astriding the road from Gangtok to Nathu la.