Nathu La
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A high mountain pass on the India–China border, once part of an old trade route between India and Tibet.
Natural wonderEast Sikkim, Gangtok districtBest time to visit: May to October; roads can close in winter
Highlights
- Border view at the pass
- Snow-covered landscapes
- Border trade market at Sherathang
- Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir nearby
Significance
Nathu La was a major route for trade with Tibet. Border trade through the pass was reopened in 2006. Indian visitors need a permit, and the pass is under the care of the Army.