Weather in nathula pass

Gangtok is people’s favorite. Whether it is winter or summer, Gangtok is one of India’s most popular and beautiful hill stations. Now, whenever we think about Gangtok, we can always imagine a picture of a beautiful frozen lake and snowy valley. Actually, those snowy places are in Sikkim but not precisely in Gangtok city. Gangtok is the headquarter for visiting those breathtaking places. But the main topic of this article is real: does it ever snow in Gangtok? Can we get snow in Gangtok city itself? In this article, I’ll answer all these questions so you can plan your journey perfectly. First, let’s start by answering the main question briefly. Does it snow in Gangtok? Generally, snowfall is very rare in Gangtok city, even in the month of January and February. Still, in the last two years, we have seen light snow-shower a few times in winter because of western disturbances. Sometimes, you need to climb up to some places at higher altitudes in the city to get more snow. But as snowfall is infrequent and unpredictable in Gangtok, we should always plan to visit nearby tourist places to get snow in winter. In the following sections, I’ll share exactly where to visit to get snow in Gangtok and its nearby places. Why doesn’t it snow in Gangtok much? In the Himalayan region, we mostly see snow in the high-altitude area. Although Gangtok is situated in the lap of the Himalayas, it has a relatively low altitude of 1,650 m than other nearby places in Sikkim. Even Darjeeling city in W...

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Being a rainy season, land slides are common in sikkim, & it would be really lucky if you get the permit for Nathula, as most of the times, due to slides, the road gets blocked for weeks. Yes you will have to carry winter wear as at @ 15500 feets high it is chilling cold, & do carry some camphore, & do not get of out of your vehicle immediatly after reaching the point, wait for @ 5 min in your car get acculmised to the whether [Oxygen level less] & then go out/

Located at an altitude of 14450ft and 58kms from Gangtok, the Nathula Pass is not only a popular tourist spot because of its surreal natural beauty, but also because it is enriched in history. The Pass is an offshoot of the Old Silk Route, connecting Sikkim to the Tibetan Autonomous Region. This pass holds its importance as the crossroad between India and China. It passes through the Tsomgo Lake and until 1962 it served as an important trade route between Tibet and India. Tourists are allowed as far as the International Border where one can see both Chinese and Indian soldiers facing one another, on either side of the barbed wire. Apart from its significance in the political front, the Nathula is nothing less than paradise with its gorgeous alpine flora. With a mighty height of 4310mts, this pass makes one of the most sought after place to visit for adventure lovers. The convoluted roads of the Nathula Pass, run down to the beautiful Chumbi Valley up to Yathung which was once an important trade town. If you face the Eastern side of the pass, on a clear day, the magnificent view of the Chomolhari peak of Bhutan won’t be amiss. Nathula Pass: Weather Temperature and Best Time to Visit Winter: The Pass, which is at a height of 4310m above sea level, experience extremely cold weather conditions. The temperatures here may drop to Minus 25 degrees Celsius during winter. Here, winters usually last from November to February with temperatures dropping the most from December. NathuLa...

Nathula Pass Gangtok | Temperature Permit Nathula is an important mountain pass in Sikkim which connects India & China. It is one of the highest mountain passes at an altitude of over 14,000 ft or 4,300 meter. Nathula Pass is 56 km away from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The road runs on steep Himalayan Mountain & reaches 14,000ft from 5,500ft. Due to the high altitude the temperature remains low throughout the year. Temperature ranges from -20 oC to 18 oC in various months of the year. The pass connects Sikkim in India with Chumbi Valley in China. The trade route was used to transfer silk, gold & many other important materials. Nathula Pass is a major tourist attraction for the tourist visiting Sikkim. You can see a gate at the border with Indian & Chinese soldiers deployed at each side. Nathula Pass in Gangtok | Permit Driving from Gangtok to Nathula Pass will be charming experience for any tourist. On the way you can visit Tsomgo Lake. It is an oval shape mountain lake at an altitude of 12,000ft. The lake created by glacial eater & a prime attraction in Sikkim. Another 5 km drive will take you to Baba Mandir. On a clear day you might Mt. Chomolhari (Bhutan) from Nathula Pass. You can also find the highest Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of the world. There is also an Indian Army exhibition centre. Nathula Pass permit & regulations Only Indian tourists are allowed to visit Nathula Pass. Foreigners, NRI or OCI card holders are not allowed. They can visit up to Tsomgo Lak...