Meaning of Nathu La | Babel Free

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A mountain pass on the border between Yadong, Shigatse, Tibet autonomous region, China and Sikkim, India.

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“"The opening of the border⟳ pass⟳ at Nathu La after 44 years marks the beginning of a new era in Sino-Indian relations," Phuntsok said. "I hope⟳ the border⟳ people of these two great nations will benefit from this."”

“Nathu La connects India to Hindu and Buddhist sites in the region and was the site of a fierce border⟳ clash between Chinese and Indian troops in 1967.”

“India’s Border⟳ Roads Organization said the tourists were hit by the avalanche near the Nathu La mountain pass⟳ in Sikkim state. A video released by the Indian army showed rescuers digging through the snow⟳ to find⟳ an undetermined number⟳ of missing people swept away by the avalanche down a mountain slope. Nathu La mountain pass⟳ is along the border⟳ with China and is a major tourist destination.”

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