India Mountain Passes as a crucial route through mountainous terrain, acting as a gateway to connect various regions within a country and with neighbouring nations for diverse purposes. This subject holds significance in UPSC Geography, with questions frequently appearing in the IAS exam. This article provides insights into the major mountain passes in India, serving as valuable information for candidates preparing for various Government exams.
Mountain Passes in India have played pivotal roles in shaping the country’s history and culture, serving as vital routes for trade, pilgrimage, and military endeavours throughout the centuries. Today, they continue to be significant landmarks that draw tourists and adventure enthusiasts from around the globe. If you’re planning a visit to India, don’t miss out on exploring these remarkable mountain passes. Here are some of the notable ones:
Name | State | Height (ft) | Between/ Separating |
Asirgarh | Madhya Pradesh | – | – |
Traill’s Pass | Uttarakhand | 17,100 | – |
Mayali Pass | Uttarakhand | 16,371 | – |
Auden’s Col | Uttarakhand | 17,552 | – |
Dhumdhar Kandi Pass | Uttarakhand | – | – |
Lipulekh Pass | Uttarakhand | 17,500 | – |
Nama Pass | Uttarakhand | 18,399 | – |
Sin La | Uttarakhand | – | – |
Bomdila | Arunachal Pradesh | – | – |
Diphu Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 4,587 | – |
Sela Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 14,000 | – |
Dongkhala | Sikkim | 12,000 | – |
Goecha La | Sikkim | 16,207 | – |
Jelep La | Sikkim | 14,300 | – |
Nathu La | Sikkim | 14,140 | Sikkim & Tibet |
Haldighati Pass | Rajasthan | – | – |
Debsa Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 17,520 | – |
Chanshal Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 14,830 | – |
Indrahar Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 14,473 | – |
Lamkhaga Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 17,336 | – |
Rohtang Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 13,051 | Manali & Lahaul |
Shipki La | Himachal Pradesh | – | – |
Bara-lacha-la | Himachal Pradesh | 16,400 | – |
Palakkad Gap | Kerala | 750 | Kerala & Tamil Nadu |
Thamarassery Pass | Wayanad Kerala | 1,700 | Malabar & Mysore |
Shenkottai pass | Kollam Kerala | 690 | Travancore & Tamil Nadu |
Kunzum Pass | Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul and Spiti) | 14,931 | Lahaul & Spiti |
Banihal Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu, Kashmir) | 9,291 | Jammu & Kashmir |
Zojila Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Kashmir, Ladakh) | 12,400 | Kashmir & Ladakh |
Sia La | Jammu and Kashmir (Siachen Glacier) | 18,337 | – |
Gyong La | Jammu and Kashmir (Siachen Glacier) | 18,655 | – |
Bilafond La | Jammu and Kashmir (Siachen Glacier) | 17,881 | – |
Changla Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 17,585 | Leh & Changthang |
Kongka Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 16,965 | Ladakh & Aksai Chin |
Karakoram Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | – | Ladakh & Xinjiang |
Lanak Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 17,933 | Ladakh & Tibet |
Khardung La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 17,582 | Leh & Nubra |
Lungalacha La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 16,600 | – |
Marsimik La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 18,314 | – |
Namika La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 12,139 | – |
Fotu La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 13,451 | – |
Dehra Compass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | – | – |
Pensi La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | – | – |
Sasser la | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 17,753 | Nubra & Siachen Glacier |
Shingo La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | – | – |
Spangur Gap | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | – | – |
Tanglang La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | 17,583 | – |
Rezang La | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | – | – |
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