Modi visits Nathu-La, the last post on China border(PHOTOS)
Modi visits Nathu-La, the last post on China border(PHOTOS)
By our correspondent
Ahmedabad DeshGujarat, 16 October, 2009
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on second day of his Sikkim visit today reached Nathula Pass, the last Indian defense post at the height of 15,000 ft. Modi participated in Diwali celebration of Jawans and offered sweets and a gift on behalf of the people of Gujarat to the soldiers.
Modi visited a Shahid Smarak that has been built in memory of 27 Indian martyred soldiers who were killed in 1967 by Chinese Army in fencing dispute.
About Nathu La pass
Nathu La is one of the three trading border posts between China and India; the other two are Shipkila in Himachal Pradesh and Lipulekh (or Lipulech) in Uttarakhand. Sealed by India after the 1962 Sino-Indian War, Nathu La was re-opened in 2006 following numerous bilateral trade agreements. The opening of the pass is expected to bolster the economy of the region and play a key role in the growing Sino-Indian trade. Currently, agreements between the two nations limit trade across the pass to 29 types of goods from India and 15 from the Chinese side. The opening also shortens the travel distance to important Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the region.
The road to Nathula is one of the highest motorable roads in India. This road passes through Tsomgo Lake on its way to Nathula Pass. For the most of the part of the year, this tranquil place remains covered under a thick layer of snow. A special permit is required in order to visit Nathula Pass.
Here, you can see Chinese armed forces shielding their side of the border. In the present day, tourists are permitted to visit Nathu La on certain days (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday) of a week.
October 16th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
MR. KODI, I AM PROUD OF YOU…. THIS IS THE JOB OF DEFENSE MINISTER BUT YOU DID IT.
PEOPLE, REMEMBER IF YOUR BORDERS ARE NOT PROTECTED, YOUR TEMPLES ARE NOT PROTECTED.
IF YOUR BORDERS ARE NOT PROTECTED, YOUR RELIGION IS NOT PROTECTED…….
IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW MANY TEMPLES YOU HAVE WITHOUT MORAL VALUES THESE TEMPLES ARE WORTHLESS…. THINK INDIANS THINK….
JAY SHREE KRISHNA….
October 16th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Those who are working 24×7…and especially far from families, such gifts of love raises the Morale of our soldiers…
just write Nathu-La…dont need to write pass as, La means Pass…This reads like Ellis Bridge pul…
October 17th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Great to see Narendra Bhai visiting Nathula. Gangtok is my favorite place .Though I tried once to visit Nathula, could not finish it because of bad weather.
This bonds national unity and provide energy to Jawans.
October 17th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
GOD BLESS THE ONE WHO CARES FOR EVERYONE NEAR AND FAR , SMALL AND BIG , RICH AND POOR . WISH ALL THE LEADERS HAD ONE GOAL TO MAKE COUNTRY AND EACH PERSON SAFER AND HAPPIER . I AM SURE THIS GESTURE HAS HELPED LIFT MORALES OF JAWANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THANKS.
October 21st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Patriotic Guy…..Narendra Modi…..he needs to be PM…
December 12th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Wah Narendrabhai, your motivational 6th sense to the Border Security,created good image of Indian Political Leaders should have. I am proud to be an Indian.
December 12th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Wah Narendrabhai, your motivational 6th sense to the Border Security,created good image of Real Indian Political Leaders should have. I am proud to be an Indian with such a leader.
December 16th, 2009 at 9:52 am
modiji every indian want to see you as a PM.