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priyamkashyapMouthShut Verified Member
Lakhimpur India
My visiting experience on Nathula Pass .
Jan 04, 2024 08:22 PM 50+ Views

Nathula pass: Nathula Pass, cradled in the majestic Himalayas, is nothing short of a natural masterpiece . My recent visit to this high-altitude mountain pass left an indelible mark on my soul, a memory etched against the breathtaking backdrop of snow - capped peaks and pristine landscapes .


As I ventured along the winding roads leading to Nathula, the anticipation of witnessing such an iconic pass in the Eastern Himalayas heightened with every turn . The day is still remembered, The difficulty in breathing, the extremely cold weather and the natural beauty alongside the road was completely a new experience . It is situated at an altitude of 14, 140 feet, the air became crisper, and the surrounding's more ethereal as we ascended . The journey itself was an adventure, with each hairpin bend revealing a new facet of the awe-inspiring Himalayan panorama .


Upon reaching Nathula, the first thing that struck me was the sheer grandeur of the place . The snow - laden terrain sparkled under the brilliant sunlight, creating a surreal, almost otherworldly atmosphere . The pass serves as a border crossing between India and China, adding a touch of geopolitical significance to its natural splendor .


Binam123MouthShut Verified Member
New Delhi India
Beautiful NATHU-LA. ......Pride of Sikkim
May 04, 2019 05:56 PM 621 Views (via Android App)

Anyone who has a little knowledge of Geography knows very well what Nathu LA is.


At a height of 4700m from the Sea level, the Himalayan State Sikkim has many beautiful tourists spots and the best among all of them is Nathu -La.


It's a Tibetan word, Nathu means listening ear, and La means Pass. This place has a historical connection with the Himalayan state Sikkim. In the ancient times, if was also known as the Silk Route. Major trades between India, Tibet and China used to take place through this route.


It is an international Border between The Chinese Occupied Tibet and India. It lies on East Sikkim and is nearly 42 km away from the Capital city of the state Gangtok.


Most of the time the place remains covered under the snow, . The winter is welcomed by the heavy fall of snow . During the Rainy season, the roads remain blocked, due to landslides.


Both the sides, there is an Army post with a minimum difference of just 500meters.


In 1962 during Indo-China war, this route was close to escalate the dispute between the two countries. From the year 2002, the situation has normalised, and upholding the bilateral trade between the two countries, Nathu La was again opened for the sake of economic viability and revamp trade relations.


One cannot directly move to Nathu la. Human body is so sensitive and it is designed in such a way that a sudden difference in temperature will cause a major weakness in the body. So, if you are planning to visit Nathu-La , then for one day you need to stay in Gangtok OT somewhere else to acclimatise the body.


A small Bhutia, Lepcha market can be found near Nathu LA where different sorts of cultural attires are sold.


Many people in our country treat Nathu La as their Bucket list which they want to fulfill at least once in their lifetime.


Nathu LA is also known as a religious site, as Mansarovar and Buddhist pilgrimage site are located near the sites of this Place. The proper time to visit this place is during the month of October. At such a height a small lake is there which is completely blue in color and has many stories connected with it. During my childhood My grandmother often used to tell the stories of this place.


NathuLa deserves more attention from the Government of both the sides. The vegetation of this place has to be conserved.


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