Umling La
Umling La is a mountain pass in Ladakh, India. It is the world's highest altitude motorable road and pass with an elevation of 5,798.251 m (19,024 ft 0.73 in).[1]
| Umling La | |
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| Elevation | 5,798 metres (19,022 ft) |
| Location | Ladakh, India |
| Range | Himalaya, Ladakh Range |
| Coordinates | 32.68953°N 79.26802°E |
Chisumle-Demchok road
In 2017 a road was constructed between Chisumle and Demchok villages passing through Umling La. The road was recently completed by the Border Roads Organization of India at Umling La, making it the world's highest motorable road and pass.[2] The pass is located at kilometer 24, part of the 52 kilometres (32 mi) Chisumle-Demchok road.
References
- "Highest altitude road". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- "Umling La now the highest motorable road: New benchmark for motoring adventure junkies". Express Drives. The Financial Express. The Indian Express. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
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