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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