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Important passes in India Map
Passes in Jammu and Kashmir
Burzil Pass
- Situated at the height of 4100 m above sea level.
- It connects the Kashmir Valley to the Devasai plains of Ladakh.
- Due to being covered with snow, it remains closed for trade and transport in winter.
- The western slope of the Burzil Pass is the source of the Astore River.
Zojila
- Situated at the height of 3528 m above sea level
- This pass connects Srinagar with Kargil and Leh.
- Due to heavy snowfall, it remains closed in winter (December-mid-May)
- The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has been trying to keep it open for most of the year. A ‘Beacon Froce’ established by this organization to take care of it and clear the snow from its way.
- The Srinagar-Zojila Road declared as a National Highway (NH-ID) by the Central Government.
Pir Panjal Pass
- This is a traditional one that connects Jammu with Srinagar.
- It is located on ‘Mughal Road’ at an altitude of 3490 m
- It also known as Pir ki Gali.
- This is the easiest and shortest and most paved route connecting Jammu with the Kashmir Valley.
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Passes in Ladakh
Karakoram Pass
- Situated at the height of 5540 m to the north of K2 peak in Karakoram range
- Connects Ladakh with the Xinjiang region of China.
- It remains closed in the winter season from November to the first week of May.
- In Mongolic Language, Karakoram means ‘Black Gravel’.
Khardung La
- It is the highest motorable pass in the country.
- Located on Ladakh Range at an altitude of 5602 m.
- Connects Shyok river valley with Indus River valley.
Chang La
- Situated at the height of 5391 m above sea level in Great Himalayas.
- Connects Ladakh with Tibet.
- It named after the temple of ‘Chang-La Baba’ situated in this pass.
- Chang-La literally means Northern Pass.
- Here, DRDO established the world’s highest research station.
Pensi La or Penzi La
- It also known as the gateway of Zanskar.
- This pass of the great Himalayas situated at an altitude of 4400 m.
- Connects valley of Zanskar and Suru.
- East of Zojila Pass, 5000 m above sea level.
Imis La
- Situated in Ladakh at the height of 5271 m above sea level.
- Connects Ladakh with Tibet (China).
- Remains closed in winter.
Khujerab Pass
- This pass is located on the Karakoram range at an altitude of 4693 m.
- Remain closed from November to May
- Connects Ladakh and China.
Passes in Himachal Pradesh
Bara Lapcha
- Situated at the height of 4843 m from sea level in Zaskar Range.
- Connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Ladakh.
- It acts as a water-divide between the River Yunam to Bhaga.
- Closed for traffic during winter (November to mid-May) due to heavy snowfall.
Rohtang Pass
- Situated at a height of 3979 m above sea level on the eastern edge of Pir Panjal range.
- Connects the Kullu, Lahul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
- It is located on watershed between the River Beas and River Chenab.
- ‘Traffic jam’ is a common problem on this due to heavy movement of military vehicles, buses, taxis, trucks, and other cargo.
Debsa Pass
- Situated between the Kullu and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 5360 m.
- It provides an easier and shorter route than the traditional Pin-Parbati Pass connecting Kullu and Spiti district.
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Shipki La
- Situated at an altitude of 4300 m above sea level.
- Connects Himachal Pradesh with Tibet.
- The Sutlej River comes from Tibet and enters India near this pass.
Passes in Uttarakhand
Mana Pass
- Situated at the height of 5611 m above sea level in the Great Himalayas.
- It also known as Chongnyi La.
- This pass also connects Uttarakhand with Tibet.
- It is located with the boundary of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
- It is the source of River Saraswati(Tributary of Alaknanda River)
- Mana pass derives its name from Manibhadra Ashram, the anicient name of the town of Mana.
Muling La
- This is a seasonal pass located north of Gangotri, which connects Uttarakhand with Tibet.
- It is located at an altitude of 5492 m above mean ses level.
- It remains closed in winter due to snow and no movement is possible from there.
Niti La
- It is located at an altitude of 5068 m above mean sea level.
- Connects Uttarakhand with Tibet.
Trails Pass
- It is located at an altitude of 5312 m above mean sea level in Pithoragarh and Bageshwar districts of Uttarakhand.
- Connects the Pindari Valley to the Milam Valley.
- It is quite difficult to cross this pass due to steep slope and rough surface.
Lipu Lekh
- Located in Pithoragarh at the height of 5115 m.
- Connects Uttarakhand with Tibet.
- It is one of the routes for the Pilgrims of Man Sarovar and Mount Kailash in Tibet.
- It plays a very important role in India’s trade with China.
- Landslides occurring during the rainy season and avalanche during the winter are the biggest problems for the transport system of this pass.
Passes in Sikkim
Jelep La
- Situated at the height of 4390 m above sea level.
- It used for trade between India and Tibet during British Raj.
- Connects Sikkim with Lhasa, Tibet.
- It passes through Chumbi Valley
Nathu La
- It is located on the Indo-China border at an altitude of 4310 m above mean sea level in Dongkya range.
- It is a branch of the ancient Silk Route situated.
- Nathu La is also one of the three trade routes between India and China.
- It sealed in 1962 by India and China after Sino-Indian war and re-opened in the year of 2006.
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Passes in Assam
Lekhapani
- Situated at the height of 4000 m in Assam.
- For business and traffic purpose that works throughout the year.
- Connects with Myanmar.
Passes in Arunachal Pradesh
Diphu La
- Located in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh on McMahon Line.
- This pass gives the state the easiest and shortest route (compared to Dihang) to Mandalay (Myanmar).
- It is a traditional pass between India and Myanmar which is open for trade and transport throughout the year.
Bomdi La
- This pass is in Arunachal Pradesh to the east of Bhutan, whose altitude is 2600 m.
- It connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
- Due to unfavourable weather and snowfall, it remains closed in winter.
- It is an agreed Border Personnel Meeting point for the security forces of India and China.
Pangsau La
- It is located at an altitude of 1136 m above mean sea level in Patkai Bum Hills on India-Myanmar border.
- Its name iderived from the Burmese village, Pangsau which lies 2 km east to this pass.
- Connects Arunachal with the Mandalay (Myanmar).
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Passes in Maharashtra
Thalghat
- It is located in western ghat at an elevation of 564 m above mean sea level.
- It also known as Thal Ghat, Thul Ghat and Kasara Ghat.
- It is located on Mumbai-Nasik route
Bhorghat
- It is located in western ghat at an elevation of 441 m above mean sea level.
- It is located on railway route between Khandala and Palasdari and road route between Khandala and Khopoli.
Passes in Kerala
Palghat
- It is in western ghat between Nilgiri hills in the north and Anaimalai hills to the south at an average elevation of 140 m above mean sea level.
- It also known as Palakkad Gap
- Connects Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Passes in Tamil Nadu
Shenkotah Pass
- Located on the Western Ghat in Tamil Nadu
- Connects Madurai city with Kottayam city of Kerala.
- There is also a small town of the same name near this pass.
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