Title: Himalayan Trade Route Reopens: India and China Restore Historic Pass

**Article:** A high-altitude border crossing between India and China has reopened to trade for the first time in six years. The Nathu La Pass, located at 4,310 meters (14,140 feet) above sea level in the eastern Himalayas, resumed commercial activity on Saturday. The pass connects India’s Sikkim state with China’s Tibet region. It was closed in 2020 due to political tensions between the two countries. Historically, the route served as a vital link for yak caravans carrying silk and salt between empires. For around 600 registered traders in Sikkim, the reopening brings renewed access to this ancient trading path. The resumption marks a practical step toward normalizing economic relations between the two neighbors. The pass had been a key point of exchange before the closure, and its revival is expected to benefit local merchants who relied on cross-border commerce. No further details were provided regarding the volume of goods expected or the frequency of trade operations.