Khardung La - world's highest motorable Road

Khardung la pass is every rider's dream.. Yes its highest Motorable point in the world. At 18,380 ft above sea level you really touch the sky at Khardung La.

  This pass is near Leh town, you have to travel only 40 Kms to reach this top. Road to the top is very good & if you are travelling to Leh this is must visit.

  Not only because its beautiful but it's the highest point you can travel in vehicle, if you are civilian.


  For visiting Khardung La one has to take inner line permits from District commissioner leh. You can get them through agents also.

  If you are travelling on bike, you will reach the top in an hour. On the way, you have to show your permits at South Pullu.

  You can also have maggy or tea here, as you need to reach North Pullu or come back here for your next meal.



  From north Pullu, Khardung La is just about 15 kms.

  Its not difficult pass at all, If your bike gives combustion problem, remove the filter & it will go smoothly.

  Just 2-3 kms before Khardung la pass, you will see a point called India gate, people stop here for taking pictures.. even we did, but couldn't understand how to enter India from this gate?



  Just 2-3 kms more & you are there... On the top of the world, Nobody can go higher than you, at least not in vehicle.

  There is a signboard indicating this is the highest motorable point in the world.

  The pass is always crowded as whoever comes to Leh usually visits Khardung La. But its not advisable to be here for more than 20-30 minutes.

  The Indian Army men stay here for entire year though.

 

  After visiting Khardung La, you can either come down on same route to leh town, but if you have time going ahead is must..

  After Khardung La you are descending, so don't worry if you are feeling giddy it wont last for long time..by the time you reach north Pullu you will be alright.



  So whether you are on bike or in car, don't miss this chance to be on the top of the world & if possible visit Nubra valley too & post your experiences so that more & more people get to visit these beautiful places.