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Nathula Pass Day's Trip
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NATHULA PASS DAYS TRIP |
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56 km from Gangtok is the Nathula Pass at an altitude of
14450 ft, bordering between India and China in the
Tibetan Plateau. It is one of the highest motorable
roads and is richly covered by many varieties of alpine
flora and fauna. It is most
tranquil place to visit. At present domestic tourist are
given permit to visit Nathula 4 days a week (Wednesday,
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday) and only 30 vehicles are
allowed each day.
Nathula Pass used to be a main gateway for Sikkim -Tibet
Trade (also known as SILK ROUTE) until it was called off
in 1961. Shortly later China and India fought a bitter
war and trade never resumed. Till then, China had a
trade office in Kalimpong, a People's Bank of China in
Kolkata and also a consulate there.
Thanks to the Prime Minister's China Visit, the
announcement of Resumption of Indo-Tibet trade through
Nathula was made official on 23rd June 2003. With
declaration of trade, tourism will not be far behind.
A Pilgrimage tour to Tibet via Sikkim will be one of the
most fulfilling experiences whether it is Lhasa (Roof of
the world) or Manasarover Lake (Spiritual freedom).
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