GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Nathu-La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district.It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass, at 4, 310Â (14, 140Â ft) above mean sea level, forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Nathu means listening ears and La means pass in Tibetan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nathula is a mountain pass located in Eastern Sikkim that serves as the trade link between India and China. It is situated at an elevation of 14, 140 feet and ranks amongst the highest passes accessible by tourists via surface road. Nathula is about 56 kilometer away from Gangtok.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nathu means ‘listening ears’, and La means ‘pass’. It is an open trading border post between India and China. The other passes located in the state of Sikkim are Jelep La Pass, Donkia Pass, Chiwabhanjang Pass.

Detailed explanation-4: -Located at a distance of approximately 56 kms from Gangtok, the Nathula Pass used to be a corridor of passage between India and Tibet. It is located at an altitude of 4, 310 meters and one can view the Tsomgo Lake on their way to it.