Important Passes in India

A mountain pass located in the Pir Panjal range of Jammu & Kashmir, connecting Jammu and Srinagar via the Mughal Road. It was closed after the partition of India and Pakistan.

An ancient mountain pass in Gilgit Baltistan, connecting Kashmir with Ladakh, at an elevation of 5000 meters. It remains closed during winter due to heavy snowfall.

A pass located in Jammu & Kashmir, across the Pir Panjal range, connecting Jammu and Srinagar. It has been replaced by the Jawahar Tunnel for road transport.

A vital road link located in Ladakh, connecting Srinagar with Kargil and Leh. It forms part of NH-1D and is maintained by BRO, remaining closed from December to May.

A pass located in Ladakh, connecting India with Xinjiang province in China. It lies north of Mount K2 at an elevation of 5000 meters, and was once part of the Silk Route.

A pass located along the Indo-China border, connecting Ladakh with China in the Karakoram Mountains at an elevation of 6000 meters. It remains covered with snow from November to May.

The world's highest motorable road pass, located near Leh in Ladakh at an elevation of 5600 meters. It serves as the gateway to Nubra and Shyok Valley and is used by the Indian Army to access Siachen.

This pass serves as a link between the Kashmir valley and Kargil, located in the Greater Himalayas to the east of Zoji La pass. It sits at an elevation of 3500 meters and is closed to traffic from November to mid-May due to heavy snowfall.

Located in the Aksai Chin region, this pass connects India with China, providing passage between Ladakh and Lhasa. Situated at 3500 meters above sea level, it remains closed during the winter months.

A mountain pass formed through the erosion of land between higher terrain by glaciers or streams. They are crucial for road connectivity, trade, and strategic defense.

Situated in Ladakh, this pass connects Ladakh with Tibet, passing through the Indus gorge and leading to the Changthang plateau. At a height of 5360 meters, it features a temple dedicated to Chang La Baba.

Found in the Ladakh region, this pass connects Ladakh with Tibet at an elevation of 4000 meters. Due to heavy snowfall, it remains closed from November to April.

Located in Himachal Pradesh, this pass connects Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh. The national highway connecting Mandi in Himachal Pradesh to Leh is constructed through this pass. At 4900 meters above sea level, it is unusable as a transport route during winter.

Situated in Himachal Pradesh, this pass connects Kullu with Lahaul and Spiti. Known for unpredictable snowstorms (hence its name, which translates to 'pile of corpses'), it's a popular tourist attraction and experiences heavy traffic due to military, public, and private vehicle use.

Located in Himachal Pradesh, this pass links Himachal Pradesh with Tibet at an elevation of 6000 meters. It is India's third border post for trade with China after Nathu La and Lipulekh and remains closed during the winter.

This pass connects Uttarakhand with Tibet at an elevation of 5600 meters. It is situated to the north of Badrinath and experiences frequent landslides and avalanches during the rainy and winter seasons.

A mountain pass located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan, connecting Rajsamund and Pali districts. It is known for being the location of the historic Battle of Haldighati.

A mountain pass in Uttarakhand, located at an elevation of 5600 meters, connecting Uttarakhand with Tibet in the Great Himalayas. It is known for frequent landslides.

A mountain pass situated at the trijunction of Uttarakhand, China, and Nepal, connecting Almora and Pithoragarh with Tibet in the Greater Himalayas. It is an important border post for trade with China and a pilgrimage route to Kailash-Mansarovar.

A mountain pass in Sikkim, located at an elevation of 4300 meters, connecting Sikkim with Tibet. It was part of the ancient Silk Route and serves as an important trade route between India and China.

A mountain pass located at an elevation of 4530 meters, connecting Sikkim with Bhutan through the Chumbi valley.

A mountain pass located at an elevation of 4330 meters, linking Arunachal Pradesh with Bhutan. It is known for the 1962 battle between India and China.

A mountain pass in Arunachal Pradesh, located at an elevation of 3960 meters, connecting Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet.

A mountain pass at an elevation of 4000 meters, located at the trijunction of India, China, and Myanmar. It serves as an important trade route between India and Myanmar and remains open throughout the year.