Tibet by road via Sikkim and Nathu La

nishith · Dec 14th, 2005, 18:04

Hi,
I am planning to do a road trip to Tibet by crossing the India-China border on road at Nathu La in Sikkim (I heard its going to open in March-April).

Does anyone know if the authorities are planning to allow tourists through the pass? What permits may be required? Is it even feasible?

Any information will be really appreciated.

- Nishith

dzibead · Dec 15th, 2005, 04:47

From what I've read, I think this route is only going to open for traders, not for tourists.

vistet · Dec 15th, 2005, 05:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishith

Hi,
(I heard its going to open in March-April).

... don´t hold your breath, apart from two years worth of different agreements, there seems to be no actual roadwork etc being done. As dzibead points out, the agreement only talks of traders, not tourists.

You´ll find more in this thread

nishith · Dec 15th, 2005, 11:07

Oh well, I'd read somewhere that the inauguration got deferred to next march as the work wasn't completed by Oct 2nd this year. But I didn't know it will be a trade only route.

What does it take to become a trader? ;-) Any ideas.

BTW, Thanks for the prompt and informed replies. Have a very nice day...

himalayas_beckon · Dec 20th, 2005, 16:33

how i wish this road is opened up for tourists too.. i m all ready wid my bike n bags

Dec 14th, 2005, 18:04	#1
nishith Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 2	Tibet by road via Sikkim and Nathu La Hi, I am planning to do a road trip to Tibet by crossing the India-China border on road at Nathu La in Sikkim (I heard its going to open in March-April). Does anyone know if the authorities are planning to allow tourists through the pass? What permits may be required? Is it even feasible? Any information will be really appreciated. - Nishith

Dec 15th, 2005, 11:07	#4
nishith Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 2	Damn! :-/ Oh well, I'd read somewhere that the inauguration got deferred to next march as the work wasn't completed by Oct 2nd this year. But I didn't know it will be a trade only route. What does it take to become a trader? ;-) Any ideas. BTW, Thanks for the prompt and informed replies. Have a very nice day...

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dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,207	From what I've read, I think this route is only going to open for traders, not for tourists.

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