Fresh snowfall blocks tourist access to Nathu La; two killed in North Sikkim mishap

Gangtok, Oct 30 (UNI) Fresh snowfall in Sikkim has disrupted tourist movement towards Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim, prompting authorities to temporarily restrict visitors from proceeding to the high-altitude destination. However, Tsomgo Lake and New Baba Mandir remain open, allowing tourists to visit other popular attractions in the region. Heavy snowfall began on Wednesday night and continued until Thursday morning, covering the Nathu La axis with a thick blanket of snow. With substantial accumulation along the route, authorities have barred tourist vehicles from proceeding towards the pass as a precautionary measure. The snowfall has also brought a sharp fall…