Mountain Pass is a lower elevation gap in a mountain range that allows for easier travel from one side of the mountains to the other. India has some strategic & geographically significant passes . In Himalayan region, major passes are Khardung La, Rohtang Pass, Zoji La, Chang La, Jelep La, and Mana Pass. In the Western Ghats, key passes are Palakkad Gap and Thal Ghat. Eastern Ghats, North-East India has passes like Sela Pass, Bomdi La.
Map of Major Passes in India
List of Important Mountain Passes in India
| Pass Name | Location | Between |
|---|---|---|
| Khardung La | Ladakh | Leh and Nubra Valley |
| Rohtang Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Kullu Valley and Lahaul-Spiti Valley |
| Zoji La | Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar and Leh |
| Banihal Pass | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Valley |
| Chang La | Ladakh | Leh and Pangong Lake |
| Bara-lacha La | Himachal Pradesh | Lahaul District and Ladakh |
| Nathu La | Sikkim | India and China |
| Jelep La | Sikkim | India and Tibet |
| Mana Pass | Uttarakhand | India and China |
Note: Majority of the roads in Passes are built by Border Roads Organization (BRO)
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