10 Highest Motorable Roads In India

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Wari La - 17,428 ft

It is located at an altitude of 17,428 ft (5,312 m) in the northeast of Ladakh, Wari La Pass connects the Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso and is the least traversed road in India

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Tanglang La - 17,480 ft

Located at an altitude of 17480 feet (5328 metres), Tanglang La Pass is one of the five passes connecting famous NH3 Leh - Manali Highway

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Khardung La - 17,583 ft

It is getaway for Nubra and Shyok valleys and is one of the most travelled adventure routes in India, known for its absolute scenic and mindblowing panoramic views

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Chang La - 17,586 ft

It is located on the way to Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh at an height of 17,586 ft (5360 m). The high mountain pass has the world's highest research station, established by the DRDO

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Kaksang La - 17,842 ft

Situated at an altitude of 17841 ft (5438 m) in the Changthang region of Ladakh, this highest motorable road in India is even open for foreigner to travel

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Dongkha La - 18,045 ft

Also known as Donkia La it is situated in northern Sikkim and connects Sikkim to Tibet. Tso Lhamo Lake and Gurudongmar Lake are located nearby to the high mountain pass

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Photi La - 18,124 ft

Located at an altitude of 18124 feet (5524 m) in Changthang region of Ladakh, Photi La is an extremely less traversed highest motorable road in India

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Marsimik La - 18,314 ft

It is located at an altitude of 18314 ft (5582 m) in the Chang-Chemno region of Ladakh. Marsimik La is a short distance from Lukung, the start point of the Pangong Tso

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Mana Pass - 18,406 ft

Also known as Dungri La, it is a high altitude road in the Indo - Tibet border in Uttarakhand. Located at an altitude of 18406 ft (5610 m), it is the second highest motorable road in the world

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Umling La - 19,300 ft

Situated at an elevation of 19,300 ft (5,798.251 m) in Ladakh, Umling La Pass holds the distinction of being the highest motorable road not only in India but also in the World

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