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.