Gangtok, Sikkim
Gangtok
Sikkim is the smallest Northeastern state of India, flanked by Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet and West Bengal on its four sides. Home to the Himalayan mountain range, Mt Kangchenjunga, the highest mountain peak of India, is located in Sikkim. Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim.
Sikkim became a part of India as late as 1975. An independent monarchy before,...
Nathula Pass, Gangtok, East Sikkim
NathuLa, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, is a mountain pass in the Himalayan peaks that co-joins Sikkim and China. Situated on the Indo-Tibetan border 14450 ft. above sea level, NathuLa is one of the most important Himalayan passes in the country. Nathu means 'listening ears', and La means 'pass'. NathuLa is...
