About KHARDUNG LA PASS
Khardung La is the world's highest motorable road, rising to a height of 5,359 metres. It is proudly announced on a sign that welcomes tourists upon their arrival. Being aware that one is travelling on the highest motorable road is thrilling in and of itself.
The entrance to the Shyok and Nubra Valleys is the high altitude mountain pass known as Khardung La, which is around 40 kilometres from Leh. Due to the fact that it is utilised to transfer supplies to the Siachen Glacier, it is of utmost strategic significance to India.
The Border Roads Organization maintains the Khardung La Pass, a popular tourist destination in Ladakh, and all types of vehicles, from two-wheelers to large lorries, ply this road.
How To Reach Khardung La
By car, Khardung La is 39.7 kilometres away from Leh. Because there isn't one there, you'll need to fly to Leh, where you can catch a taxi to Khardung La Pass. Here are a few additional ways to get from Leh to Khardung La Pass.
To get from Leh to Khardung La, it is highly recommended that you hire a taxi or a bicycle. By automobile, it will take travellers 1 hour and 23 minutes to get there. You can get to the pass in 1 hour and 15 minutes if you ride a bike.
Daily bus service from Leh to Nubra Valley through Khardung La Pass is provided.
Highlights
- With an elevation of 5359 metres above sea level, the Khardungla Pass is renowned for being among the highest motorable highways in the world.
- To reach Nubra Valley, anyone planning a bicycle journey to Ladakh need add a day of cycling over the Khardungla Pass.
- Several tiny settlements with little or no population are situated along the pass's route.
- The Khardungla Pass has a significant historical significance because it was originally a part of the ancient silk route.
- Seasonally, the state of the road changes in this area. The greatest time to visit here is in the summer, from May to August, because the winter months are closed because of snowfall and landslides.
- - The first 25 kilometres, which lead up to the South Pullu Checkpoints, are fairly easy. The road is generally in decent shape, though there may be a few trouble spots here and there.
- -After the South Pullu Checkpoint, the route gets worse all the way to the peak. It comprises of landslides, melted snow, broken rocks, etc.
- -The road gets harsher all the way to the peak after the South Pullu Checkpoint. Landslides, melted snow, fractured rocks, etc. are all part of it.
Best Time To Visit
For the most part, March through May and September through October are the finest times to visit Mountain Pass. The list of some other times of year when you can visit Khardung La Pass is provided below.
- - March-May(summer)
The region witnesses an abundance of sunshine, with the temperature lingering around 21°C during summer. Nights are relatively colder than the day time as the temperature experiences a significant drop down to 7°C or below - - June-August(Spring)
Khardung La is inaccessible during the months of June and August because of the incessant rainfall - - January-February
Wintertime is equally challenging as the region witnesses heavy snowfall, making it impossible for tourists to access the road. The temperature drops to -30 degrees Celsius during winters.
