World’s highest motorable road constructed by BRO at 19,300 feet in Ladakh

  • Umling La Pass has now eclipsed the previous record of 18,953 feet, located in Bolivia, where a road that connects to a volcano called Uturuncu.
Umling La Pass, located in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 19,300 feet above sea level, is now the world's highest motorable road.
Umling La Pass, located in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 19,300 feet above sea level, is now the world's highest motorable road.

India can now boast of the world's highest motorable road, thanks to the efforts of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The road construction agency, which has expertise in laying roads in one of the most inhospitable terrains along India's northern borders, has achieved this feat earlier this week.

The world's highest motorable road is now situated at the height of 19,300 feet at Umling La Pass in eastern Ladakh. The BRO constructed a 52-km long tarmac road through this high mountain pass. The road at Umlingla Pass now connects the important towns in the Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh.

Also check these Vehicles

Find more Cars
Harley-davidson Harley Davidson Road Glide Special (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1868.0 cc Mileage Icon17.5 kmpl
₹ 34.99 Lakhs
Compare
Harley-davidson Harley Davidson Street Glide Special (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1868.0 cc Mileage Icon18.3 kmpl
₹ 31.99 Lakhs
Compare
Indian Springfield Dark Horse (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1890.0 cc Mileage Icon20.0 kmpl
₹ 28.57 Lakhs
Compare
Indian Chieftain Classic (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
Engine Icon1811.0 cc Mileage Icon20.0 kmpl
₹ 32.45 - 34.45 Lakhs
View Details
Yamaha Mt-15 (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon155.0 cc Mileage Icon56.87 kmpl
₹ 1.67 - 1.73 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers
Yamaha R15 V4 (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon155.0 cc Mileage Icon55.20 kmpl
₹ 1.82 - 1.97 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers

Also Read : Delhi-Meerut Expressway almost ready, Nitin Gadkari may inaugurate in September

A statement issued by the Defence Ministry on Wednesday said, "It will prove to be a boon to the local population as it offers an alternate direct route connecting Chisumle and Demchok from Leh. It will enhance the socio-economic condition and promote tourism in Ladakh."

Umling La Pass will be more challenging for drivers than the famous Khardung La Pass. According to the Defence Ministry, the temperature at this pass can drop to as much as -40 degrees Celsius during peak winter season. Also, the oxygen level at this altitude is about 50 per cent less than at normal places, making it very difficult for anyone to stay here for too long.

Also Read : Banihal-Qazigund tunnel completed, open to traffic for trial: Nitin Gadkari

Umling La Pass has now eclipsed the previous record of 18,953 feet, located in Bolivia. The road connects to a volcano called Uturuncu.

First Published Date: 05 Aug 2021, 09:45 AM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers on

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Choose city

Want to get the best price for your existing car?

Powered by: Spinny Logo
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy

Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.