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Sikkim Mountain Passes Live Conditions & Road Status

Real-time open/closed reports, winter snowpack schedules, webcams, and Indo-China border pass updates across Nathu La (14,140 ft), Baba Mandir Route, Jelep La, and Cho La. Verified live via Sikkim Traffic Police & BRO (Project Swastik).

Sikkim Police / BRO Live Feed • Updated Today • 10 Passes Monitored
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East Sikkim · Old Silk Route
Open

Nathu La

4,310 m (14,140 ft) • JN Road (Gangtok Highway)

Famous high mountain pass on the Indo-China border along the Old Silk Route. Open Wed-Sun for domestic tourists with Protected Area Permits (PAP).

BRO Project Swastik Verified pass.info/india/sikkim/nathu-la
East Sikkim · Silk Route Ridge
Restricted

Jelep La

4,267 m (13,999 ft) • Kupup-Zuluk Corridor

Historic high mountain pass connecting Sikkim to Lhasa via the Chumbi Valley. Situated near Menmecho Lake and Baba Mandir.

BRO & Indian Army Verified pass.info/india/sikkim/jelep-la
North Sikkim · Trans-Himalaya
Restricted

Dongkha La (Donkia Pass)

5,534 m (18,156 ft) • Gurudongmar-Tso Lhamo Ridge

High Trans-Himalayan pass in North Sikkim overlooking the turquoise Tso Lhamo Lake, the high elevation source of the Teesta River.

Indian Army & ITBP Verified pass.info/india/sikkim/dongkha-la
West Sikkim · Kanchenjunga National Park
Open

Goecha La (Goecha Pass)

4,940 m (16,207 ft) • Yuksom-Dzongri-Goecha Trail

Spectacular high alpine trekking pass in West Sikkim offering unhindered, close-up panoramic views of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 m).

Kanchenjunga National Park Verified pass.info/india/sikkim/goecha-la
East Sikkim · Chumbi Valley Border
Restricted

Cho La

4,593 m (15,069 ft) • Sikkim-Tibet Border Trail

High mountain border pass north of Nathu La along the Sikkim-Tibet crest overlooking the Chumbi Valley. Restricted military access.

Indian Army Verified pass.info/india/sikkim/cho-la
North Sikkim · Lachen-Thangu Axis
Open

Lachen Pass

4,200 m (13,780 ft) • Lachen-Thangu Corridor

High altitude valley pass corridor connecting Lachen village to Thangu Valley and Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim.

BRO Project Swastik Verified pass.info/india/sikkim/lachen-pass
Northernmost Sikkim · LAC Border Zone
Restricted

Naku La

5,280 m (17,322 ft) • North Sikkim LAC Trail

Remote high mountain pass in northernmost Sikkim along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Restricted military defense zone.

Indian Army & ITBP Verified pass.info/india/sikkim/naku-la

Frequently Asked Questions (Sikkim Pass Status)

Direct verified answers for Sikkim high mountain pass road conditions, live open/closed status, and PAP permit requirements.

Nathu La (elevation 14,140 ft / 4,310 m) in East Sikkim is OPEN Wednesday through Sunday for Indian citizens holding valid Protected Area Permits (PAP). Issued by Sikkim Tourism / Gangtok Police. Jawaharlal Nehru Road is kept clear of winter snow continuously by BRO Project Swastik blowers. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays for road maintenance.

Jelep La (elevation 13,999 ft / 4,267 m) near Baba Mandir and Kupup Lake is RESTRICTED. Sourced live from BRO Project Swastik and Indian Army border control.

Goecha La / Goecha Pass (elevation 16,207 ft / 4,940 m) in West Sikkim is OPEN during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). Managed by Kanchenjunga National Park with registered guide teams starting from Yuksom.

Dongkha La (Donkia Pass) (18,156 ft) and Naku La (17,322 ft) in North Sikkim are RESTRICTED military border zones under Indian Army and ITBP jurisdiction near the LAC.