Nathula Pass is located around 56 kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 14450 ft, the road to Nathula passes through the Tsomgo Lake. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world, is a mountain pass in the Himalayan peaks that co-joins Sikkim and China. Nathula is one among the three open trading border posts between India and China and is legendary for its picturesque beauty and delightful environment. The temperature here remains low for many parts of the year, and it becomes a hotspot for tourists during summer. May to mid-November is the midyear season when the temperature extends around 10 degrees Celcius. If you actually love snow, you’ll visit Nathula Pass in winter with thick woollen garments.
A valid permit to visit Nathu La Pass is given to just Indian Nationals. That permit is gotten by applying to the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department. This should be possible with the assistance of an enrolled travel organization. Valid Id proof and two photos are essential for the same.