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Nathula Pass

Gangtok, India
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Ranked #1 of 6 activities in Gangtok
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Hyderabad, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Nathulla pass is indochina border closer to Gangtok.it took almost three hours from the city roads are steep and narrow.journey was very tiring, but once we reached the place we could not manage with low temperature there.literally the only exposed part of the face got frozen in few minutes.imagine our army patrolling there all the time protecting us from china.from... More

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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013 via mobile

Its about 3 to 4 hours from Gangtok. Narrow, bumpy roads. First you and your vehicle need a permit so get that first from the office near MG market. Start early and carry warm clothes, caps etc. First visit Nathula pass at 17000 ft, see the Chinese border and Indian Army soldiers. Finish before 11 am. Then proceed to Baba... More

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Kozhikode, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Adventurous journey to nathula Pass from Gangtok. So beautiful to see one side snow filled mountains and valleys and at distance hair pin bend army trucks. Some time helicopter sound will come and nice to watch helicopter at the back drop of mountain. Saw Chinese soldier at distance of border. Unforgettable experience of Nathula.

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Mumbai
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Nathula pass gives a view of the Indo-China border at a height of 14,000 feet approximately. The road from Gangtok to Nathula pass takes around 4.5 hours from Gangtok to visit the place. The journey is exciting, thrilling, a little tiring as well as scary at times. The roads travels thru narrow passes with valley on one side. On reaching... More

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Bokaro, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

nice place to visit nathula pass have awonderfull experince its snow round the year have very wonderful way to reach there hence the road are closed during land slides but its a good drive if u are adevnenture loving can see most of loving seneries

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Nathu la pas is historic place. It's CHINA-INDIA border. You need permit to obtain from local authorities from GANGTOK only. Permit is given only to Transporter. Individuals can't get the permit. Only tourist vehicles are allowed on this route.Road is dangerous. Be prepared for snow fall rain and bad weather conditions. Always carry RAINCOAT,UMBRELLA. Sight is very good. One can... More

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Chennai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

It's a must place to see while we visit Gangtok. It's not a site seeing place, but it's a historical place Indo-China border. Due to it peak height, there is lack of Oxygen in Nathula. So do not talk much while you are in Nathula. It's a long journey to Nathula from Gangtok and the road to Nathula is very... More

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New Delhi, Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Bit difficult getting permits for the vehicles, mug shots of the tourists have to be submitted a day in advance and cleared by the Army and then the local police. And the weather should be fair as we had to cancel the first day due to a major landslide and made it the following day. The landslide was cleared most... More

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

The journey is not dangerous as it is made out to be by some reviewers. I would rather call it adventurous. Few tips: Ask your tour operator to provide a good new vehicle and driver should be experienced. If you are not carrying proper winter dressing (temperature at Nathula could go below 4-5 centigrade ) rent it from vendors at... More

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

Dangerous trip on very bad roads to reach this 14500 ft above sea level Silk route place. Go if you like history and can manage extreme biting cold, thin air and want to receive a Certificate given by to army to show proudly to the whole world that you had been there! One should preferably reach the place before 1... More

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