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Khardung Pass, Khardung, Ladakh, India

Khardung La is a high mountain pass located in the Ladakh region of India, situated in the Zaskar Range north of Leh.

Widely celebrated as one of the highest motorable passes in the world at an altitude of approximately 5,359 meters (17,582 feet), it serves as a crucial gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys, as well as the historic caravan route leading to Kashgar in Central China.

The pass is a major destination for adventure enthusiasts, attracting motorcyclists, cyclists, and thrill-seekers from across the globe who brave its rugged, snow-dusted terrain and winding unpaved roads. Surrounded by dramatic Himalayan peaks and breathtaking alpine landscapes, Khardung La offers an unforgettable experience of extreme altitude, though visitors are advised to acclimate properly to prevent altitude sickness before making the ascent.

View Point Khadungla Road

Leh City & Glacier Photography Point

Khardung Pass

Khardung-La Top

«"Khardung-La" is situated at an elevation of approximately 18,380 feet above sea level. "Khardung-La" is a high mountain pass in Ladakh, renowned for its claim as one of the Highest Motorable roads globally. It provides stunning views & challenges for adventure enthusiasts and serves as a Gate-way to the scenic Nubra Valley. It offers a thrilling and breathtaking experience at this extreme Altitude.»


Khardung La Top View Point

«Visitors are requested to kindly avoid stepping on/over the holy prayer flags, as they contain holy images of Buddhas, mantras, & prayers for the benefit of all beings. Besides, the accumulation of bad karma for those who step on/over them, such acts also hurt the sentiments of Buddhists.

Thank you»

HEALTH ADVISORY

«KHARDUNGLA PASS (18 380 Ft./5602 Mtr)

ATTENTION VISITORS

You are at the second highest motorable road in the world with low oxygen levels.

DO NOT STAY HERE FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES

Your time here should be brief.

Enjoy the view safely and descend promptly to avoid serious health risks.»


Khardungla Top

Charbagh Kangri View Point
Charbagh Kangri is a towering mountain peak reaching an elevation of approximately 6,698 meters (21,975 feet) above sea level, situated within the easternmost subrange of the Karakoram range.

  • Located in the Leh district of the union territory of Ladakh, India, it rises near the sensitive border region close to the Line of Actual Control separating Ladakh and Aksai Chin.
  • Due to its high altitude and remote positioning, the peak is part of a stark, isolated, and rugged high-altitude desert landscape. While it can be approached from areas like Rongdu village in the broader Nubra-Shyok valley region, the mountain remains largely untamed and belongs to a dramatic geography dominated by extreme weather and glaciated terrain.

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Location: Khardung La, 194401