List of IMPORTANT PASSES OF INDIA are given below:
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Name of the Pass
Connects
Important Points
Mintaka Pass
Kashmir and China
It is a mountain pass in the Karakorum Mountains
Khunjerab Pass
Kashmir and China
Located In the Karakoram Mountains in a strategic position on the northern border of Pakistan.Is the highest paved international border crossing in the world.
Aghil Pass
Ladakh region Of India With The Xinjiang Province Of China
Pass forms a northern entrance to the Karakorum.
Banihal Pass
Jammu and Srinagar
It is across the Pir Panjal Range.Banihal Pass is no longer used for road transport.
Chang La
Ladakh with Tibet
It is the second highest motorable road in the world.The world’s highest research station, established by the DRDO is functional in Chang La.
Khardung La
Near Leh in the Ladakh Range Gateway to Shyok and Nubra Valleys
It is a high mountain pass is situated in the Karakoram Range.The pass is strategically important to India as it is used to carry supplies to the Siachen Glacier.
Lanak La
India And China (Aksai-Chin Area Of Jammu And Kashmir)
It is on the southeastern boundary of the Aksai Chin region that is controlled by China.
Qara Tag La
Indo-China Border Across The Karakoram Range
It is situated on the Leh-Manali highway.
Pensi La
A vital link between the Kashmir Valley And Kargil
It is a mountain pass in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.To the west of Pensi, La watershed flows the Suru River, an important tributary of the Indus.
Zoji La
Link Between Ladakh and Kashmir Valley
Located on National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range.It separates Kashmir Valley to its west from Dras Valley to its northeast.
HIMACHAL PRADESH
Name of the Pass
Connects
Important Points
Bara Lacha La
Himachal Pradesh and Jammu And Kashmir
A high mountain pass in Zanskar range.Situated along the Leh–Manali Highway.The pass also acts as a water-divide between the Bhaga river and the Yunam river.
Debsa Pass
Link between Kullu and Spiti districts
Rohtang Pass
Road link between Kullu, And Leh, Spiti Valleys
It cuts through the Pir Panjal range.The pass lies on the watershed between the Chenab and Beas basins.Rohtang Tunnel has been excavated and will become operational in 2019 which will connect Lahaul-Spiti with the rest of the state via the all-weather road.
Shipki La
Himachal Pradesh and Tibet
The river Sutlej enters India (from Tibet) near this pass.The border is no longer open for non-residents.
UTTARAKHAND
Name of the Pass
Connects
Important Points
Lipu Lekh
Trijunction Of Uttarakhand (India), Tibet and Nepal borders
It is used by Manasarovar pilgrims.
Mana Pass
Uttarakhand with Tibet
It is one of the highest vehicle-accessible passes in the world.It is located within the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
Niti Pass
Uttarakhand with Tibet
Muling La
Uttarakhand and Tibet
There are no communities nearby.The area around Muling La is infertile with little or no vegetation.
SIKKIM
Name of the Pass
Connects
Important Points
Nathu La
Sikkim with Tibet
It is a mountain passing the Himalayas in East Sikkim district.Only citizens of India can visit the pass.
Jelep La
Lies in Sikkim-Bhutan border which connects Sikkim with Tibet
It is on a route that connects Lhasa to India.The Menmecho Lake lies below the Jelep La.It is the easiest and most level of all the passes between Tibet and Sikkim
Dongkha La
Sikkim and Tibet
It is the source of the Teesta River
Goecha La
High mountain Pass in Sikkim
Base camp for trek to Mt Kanchenjunga.
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Name of the Pass
Connects
Important Points
Bom Di La
Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet
It is from where Dalai Lama entered India escaping from Tibet.
Diphu Pass
Arunachal Pradesh, China, and Myanmar trijunction
Diphu Pass is a mountain pass around the area of the disputed tri-point borders of India, China, and Myanmar.It lies on the McMahon Line.
Yonggyap Pass
Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet
River Brahmaputra enters from this pass only.
Dipher Pass
Trijunction of India, China, and Myanmar
Kumjawng Pass
Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar
Hpungan Pass
Arunachal Pradesh With Myanmar
Chaukan Pass
Arunachal Pradesh With Myanmar
Noa Dihing River originates at the Chaukan Pass.
IMPORTANT PASSES OF WESTERN GHATS
Name of the Pass
Connects
Thal Ghat
It links Nasik to Mumbai
Bhor Ghat
It links Mumbai to Pune
Pal Ghat
It connects Kerala to Tamil Nadu (link Kochi to Chennai)
Senkota Pass
It is located between the Nagercoil and the Cardamom hills links Thiruvanathpuram and Madurai
The four officially agreed on BPM (Border Personnel Meeting) points between the Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies are:
Chushul in Ladakh
Nathu La in Sikkim
Bum La pass in Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh
