Sikkim's Nathula to host border personnel meet on Jan 1; tourists advised to avoid visit
Nathula in Sikkim to be closed for tourists on January 1, 2025, due to a crucial India-China border meeting. Travelers are advised to explore other open attractions in the area.
- Dec 30, 2024,
- Updated Dec 30, 2024, 2:43 PM IST
Ahead of the special border personnel meeting along the India-China boundary on January 1, 2025, tourists will not be allowed to travel to Sikkim's Nathula which is located near the region.
Officials informed that tourists have been advised to avoid visiting Nathula on the first day of 2025.
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"A special border personnel meeting will be held at Nathula, located on the Indian side, on January 1, 2025 for which the movement of tourists and civilians in and around Nathula will be temporarily restricted for the day to ensure smooth proceedings," the officials said.
Other tourist destinations like Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir will remain open to visitors.
The officials urged the travellers to plan their visit accordingly.