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About Nathu La Pass

Far From City: 23 kms from city center
Cost: About Nathu La Pass Weather: Time Required:1 hour Open Time:Wednesday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (For Indian Nationals) Cost:No entry fees, but permit is necessary

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Best time to visit Nathu La Pass Nathula Pass experiences heavy snowfall during winter. The temperature of this area may drop down to 25 degree C. If you really love snow, you can visit Nathula Pass in winter with thick woollen garments. May to mid November is the summer seasoning Nathula, when the temperature ranges around 10 degree C. How to Reach Nathu La Pass Air:The closest airport to Nathula is Bagdogra airport and it is connected to cities like Delhi and Kolkata. From there you can hire a taxi to reach Gangtok, which is well connected to Nathula by road. Rail:The nearest railway station is in Jalpaiguri, 98 kilometers from Gangtok. You can take a taxi from here to reach Gangtok. Road:Nathula is well connected by road to Gangtok. You can take a taxi from Gangtok to reach Nathula.

Getting Around Nathu La Pass You have to travel on foot at Nathula Pass. You can hire taxis to go see the nearby places. Where to Stay There is no accommodation option at Nathula Pass for tourists. You have to reside at the hotels in Gangtok. Mayfair Spa Resort, Hotel Norkhil, Royal Plaza, Chumbi Residency, Hotel Rendezvous, Sidlon Residency, etc. are some of the hotels close to Nathula pass. Sightseeing in Nathu La Pass The Gangtok _ÑÐ Nathula Highway is one of the most beautiful mountain roads of the world and it great for sightseeing. About 70 kms from Gangtok, across the Tsomgo Lakeë_and the new Baba Harbhajan Mandir, the road is an adventurous one. On a clear day, you can also enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Chomolhari from Nathula Pass. Activities in Nathu La Pass Many tourists come here every year for trekking in the valley. Shopping in Nathu La Pass There are no shopping places here. But there are several shopping arcades in Gangtok famous for the woollen carpets and local handicrafts. You can also buy painting, art work, etc. from here. The Nathu La Pass Experience The place does not have any culture or population as it a border pass. To experience the culture to Sikkim, one has to visit Gangtok. Nathu La Pass's Nightlife The place does not have a nightlife. You can experience the nightlife of Sikkim at Gangtok though which has many clubs. Nathu La Pass's Cuisine A few tea stalls and food corners are present at Nathula. To enjoy the local cuisine you have to see Gangtok. The local cuisine of Sikkim includesë_Gya Thuk or Thukpam, Phagshapa, Momo, Ningro along with Churpi, Sael Roti and Gundruk. These are dishes one must try while visiting Gangtok. Chaang is the popular drink of the place. Best Restaurants Nearby Nathula has no restaurants. Some of the good restaurants you can find at Gangtok are Gangtalk, 9'INE, Taste of Tiber, Tangerine among others. Itinerary Nathula is best seen on a trip to Gangtok, just 24 kms away. Reach Gangtok and leave early for Nathula at 8am. Have your breakfast at a nearby restaurant on the way. Reach Nathula Pass and enjoy the beauty of the place. You can trek in the valley too if you want. After visiting the pass, take a tour to the Tsomgo Lake. Return to Gangtok in the evening and have your dinner at a nearby good restaurant. The next day you can see Gangtok. Did you know? During the years Nathu La remained closed, the only people permitted to cross it was a Chinese postman with an Indian military escort to handover letters from either side of the border. The reopening of Nathu la Pass coincided with the 71st birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama. Tips It is advised not to rush up the stairs, as you may go out of breath after sometime.ë_ Carry woollen clothes with you. Take permit before itself from the authorities to visit Nathula Pass.

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