Nathula Tourism, Sikkim India
(Nathula is also known as Nathu La / Nathula Pass)
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Nathula Fast Facts
- State: Sikkim
- District: North Sikkim
- Famous for/as: Hill Station
- Altitude: 4,310 m
- Language: Nepali, Bengali, Hindi, English
- Best Season: March - Nov
- Weather: Summer 15 to 20°C, Winter -25 to 24°C.
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Nathula, India Overview
Nathu La is one of the three open trading border posts between China and India; the other two are Shipkila in Himachal Pradesh and Lipulekh (or Lipulech) in Uttarakhand. Sealed by India after the 1962 Sino-Indian War, Nathu La was re-opened in 2006 following numerous bilateral trade agreements. The opening of the pass was expected to bolster the economy of the region and play a key role in the growing Sino-Indian trade but that has not happened. Currently, agreements between the two nations limit trade across the pass to 29 types of goods from India and 15 from the Chinese side. The opening also shortens the travel distance to important Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the region.
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Nathula, India History
Nathu La is located on the 563 km (350 mi) Old Silk Route, an offshoot of the historic Silk Road. The Old Silk Route connects Lhasa in Tibet to the plains of Bengal to the south. In 1815, trade volumes increased after the British annexed territories belonging to the Sikkimese, Nepalese, and Bhutanese. The potential of Nathu La was realised in 1873, after the Darjeeling Deputy Commissioner published a report on the strategic importance of mountain passes between Sikkim and Tibet. In December 1893, the Sikkimese monarchy and Tibetan rulers signed an agreement to increase trade between the two nations.The agreement culminated in 1894 when the trade pass was opened.