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Mountain Passes in Leh and Ladakh for UPSC

Filed under: Geography Indian Geography on 2021-06-20 10:39:39
Khardung La:
It is the highest motorable pass in the country. It connects Leh and Siachen glaciers. This pass remains closed during the winter.

Thang La / Taglang La:
It is located in Ladakh. It is the second-highest motorable mountain pass in India.

Aghil Pass: 
It is situated to the North of Mount Godwin-Austen in the Karakoram. It connects Ladakh with the Xinjiang province of China. It remains closed during the winter season from November to May.

Chang-La: 
It is a high mountain pass in the Greater Himalayas. It connects Ladakh with Tibet.

Lanak La:
This is located in the Aksai Chin in the Ladakh region. It connects Ladakh and Lhasa. The Chinese authority has built a road to join Xinjiang with Tibet.

Imis La: 
The pass has a difficult geographical terrain and steep slopes. This pass remains closed during the winter season. It connects Ladakh and Tibet.

Bara-La/ Bara- Lacha La: 
It is situated on the National Highway in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It connects Manali and Leh.
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