Nathula is the India-China border and is situated at an altitude of 14,000 ft. To visit Nathula one need a special permit/pass which can be issued by the local travel agencies of Gangtok.There is a limit of the number of cars which will be given the permission to visit to Nathula. Sometimes max. 40 cars get the pass per day for Nathula.
The best way to go to Nathula is to start the journey from Gangtok. Tshangu Lake falls on the way to Nathula. Some people faces breathing problem after reaching nathula because of the altitude of 14,000 ft. After reaching there u’ve to walk for 5-7 mins so that u can see the India-China border in front of u. The border place where the people are allowed to go, at that place the border is made by 5-6 thick wires. On one side there are Indian army and on the other side there are Chinese army. Both country’s flags are there in two sides. U can shake ur hands with the Chinese army, even take photographs of yours with them and u’ll see many people are doing that. Even it is sometimes seen, Indian army shaking hands with Chinese army. U can see the roads and mountains which falls in the part of China. There is a cafeteria in Nathula. Certificates are given in the name of the willing person whoever wants, at the cost of Rs 50/-. The certificate states that the person has arrived at nathula which is 14,000 ft high.
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