13 Adventures Mountain Passes In India

1. Auden's Col, Gangotri

Auden's Col is one of the high altitude mountain passes in the Garhwal Himalayas, which connects the Rudragaira valley and Bhilangana valley.

2. Rohtang Pass, Manali

Located at a distance of just 51 kilometres from the main town, Rohtang Pass can be reached only by road. 

3. Baralacha La, Spiti

This 8 kilometres long pass connects the Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir and is located along the Leh-Manali highway. 

4. Lipulekh Pass

At an elevation of 5200 m, Lipulekh Pass serves as a trading post between India and China.

5. Goecha La, West-sikkim

This place can only be accessed by trekking from Yuksom and it roughly takes 7-8 days for a person to reach Goecha La and come back to Yuksom.

6. Haldi Ghati, Rajsamand

These narrow mountain plays very important role in defending the honour of Mewar dynasty. 

7. Kongka Pass, Chang-Chemno

The scenic beauty of this trek is so spellbinding, even the simplest conifers and mountain ranges appear majestic. 

8. Jalori Pass, Tirthan-valley

Almost 80 km. from Kullu, Jalori Pass is a stunning place for trekking and picnic at an altitude of 3120 m above the sea level. 

9. Khardung La, Ladakh

It has been wrongly claimed as the highest motorable road in the world in Guinness World Record at an elevation of 5602 metres.  

10. Kunzum Pass, Kaza

An entryway to Spiti Valley from Lahaul, Kunzum Pass is situated at an altitude of 4551m.  

11. Nathu La Pass, Gangtok

Nathu La, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, is a mountain pass in the Himalayan peaks that co-joins Sikkim and China.  

12. Sela Pass, Tawang

The Sela Pass and Himalayas combine to enchant one and all by their mystic beauty.  

13. Zoji-La Pass, Sonamarg

Given the altitude, and the places it travels to, the pass is known for its extraordinarily beautiful views and landscapes. 

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