Khardung La
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Tags : Hills & Valleys
Time Required : 1 to 2 hours
Inner Line Permit : Fees: INR 20 per day
Total Cost: INR 50
Distance Between Leh and Khardung La : 39 kilometres
Altitude : 5359 metres
General Trivia :
- The pass was once a part of the silk route, hence has got a huge historical importance.
- Khardungla is popular as the highest motorable roads in the whole world with an elevation of 5359 meters above sea level.
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Khardzong La
Khardung La Pass, Leh Ladakh Overview
Khardung La, also known as Khardzong La, is a high mountain pass in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, near Leh. It serves as the gateway to Shyok and Nubra Valley. Khardung La is popular as the highest motorable road in India at an elevation of 5602 metres. However, contrary to the belief, its actual elevation is 5359 metres making Dungri La the highest motorable road pass in India.
Khardung La pass is a perfect getaway for adventure enthusiasts, peace seekers and mountain biking aficionados. An Inner Line Permit is required by the tourists to enter the pass and travel through it. Due to heavy rains and snowfall, the Khardung La pass remains closed from October to May.
Khardung La was built in 1976 and was opened for public in 1988. The pass is very important for India as it is used to carry supplies to Siachen glacier. From the top, you can get picturesque views of the Karakoram range and the Himalayas.
Must Know Before You Visit Khardung La Pass
Tips :
- The road conditions could be challenging, sometimes it remains closed during winters. So be precautious to check for possible delay due to heavy snowstorm or landslides on the way.
- There is limited network connectivity in the region
- Lack of proper medical facility. So, carry a basic first-aid kit
- The closest petrol pumps are located in Leh and Nubra Valley
- Acclimatise for high altitude mountain sickness
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