Destination Field Guide • 4,310 m (14,140 ft)
Nathula Pass & Tsomgo Lake
The Ancient Silk Route & High Alpine Military Pass
Quick Logistics & Travel Facts
- Elevation: 4,310 m (14,140 ft)
- Best season: April to Mid-June & October to November (Subject to Snow Clearance)
- Permits: Strict Protected Area Permit (PAP) issued by Sikkim Tourism and Indian Army. Indian nationals only (valid photo ID and passport photos required 24-48 hrs in advance). Foreign nationals permitted up to Tsomgo Lake only with special permit; Nathula border itself is closed to foreigners.
An alpine mountain pass at 14,140 feet on the Indo-China border, connected to the sacred glacial waters of Tsomgo (Changu) Lake and the historic shrine of Baba Harbhajan Singh.
Nathula Pass is located 54 km east of Gangtok along the Old Silk Route connecting Lhasa to Bengal. Open to Indian nationals only on specified days (Wednesday through Sunday, subject to weather and army clearance).
Explore Nathula Pass & Tsomgo Lake With a Private Vehicle
Get a custom quote with a native hill driver and advance permit facilitation.