Nathu La

#278 among destinations in India

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas between China's Yadong County in Tibet, and the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal in Bengal, South Asia. The pass, at 4,310 m, connects the towns of Kalimpong and Gangtok to the villages and towns of the lower Chumbi Valley. ()

Local name: नाथूला दर्रा Maximum elevation: 14140 ftCoordinates: 27°23'12"N, 88°49'52"E

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SikkimIndia

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Nathu La – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Tsomgo, Chumbi Valley, Lake Menmecho, Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary.

4.3 miW
Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Tsomgo, Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
109 min walk • Nestled within the pristine environs of the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary in India lies the enchanting Lake Tsomgo, a destination that captivates tourists with its serene beauty and mystical allure. At an altitude of approximately 3,753 meters above sea level, this...
~150 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Chumbi Valley
1 min walk • Chumbi Valley, also called Dromo, Tromo or Chomo, is a valley in the Himalayas that projects southwards from the Tibetan plateau, intervening between Sikkim and Bhutan. It is coextensive with the administrative unit Yadong County in the Tibet.
4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Menmecho
103 min walk • Menmecho Lake is a mountain lake located in East Sikkim district in the state of Sikkim, India. It lies on the way to the Jelep Pass and is situated at a distance of 20 kilometres ahead of the Lake Tsomgo.
5.4 miSW
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Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
139 min walk • Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in the Pakyong District of the state of Sikkim in India. It is about 28 kilometres east of Rorathang and about 40 kilometres by road from Rangpo city.

Nathu La

Facts and practical information

Nathu La – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lake Tsomgo, Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary

Chumbi Valley

Lake Menmecho

Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary