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Chang La is a high mountain pass in Ladakh (about 5,360 m) on the route from Leh to Pangong Tso, among the highest motorable passes in the world.
Chang La is a high mountain pass in the Ladakh region, situated at an elevation of about 5,360 metres (17,590 ft) on the Greater Himalayan range. It lies on the main road route connecting Leh to the Pangong Tso (lake) region and is counted among the highest motorable passes in the world. It is generally open from around May to October and hosts a temple dedicated to 'Changla Baba'.
Type: PhenomenonLocated in Ladakh on the Greater Himalayan range at about 5,360 m (17,590 ft).
Serves as the gateway pass on the Leh-to-Pangong Tso route (via Karu village).
One of the highest motorable passes in the world.
Strategically important, close to sensitive border areas.
Usually accessible from May to October due to heavy winter snow.
Frequency: Recurs in geography questions on Himalayan passes.
Ladakh (Union Territory)
About 5,360 m (17,590 ft)
Greater Himalaya
Leh to Pangong Tso region
Roughly May to October
Chang La = high pass in Ladakh, ~5,360 m.
On the Greater Himalayan range.
Route from Leh to Pangong Tso.
Among the world's highest motorable passes.
Open roughly May-October.
In the Ladakh region, on the Greater Himalayan range at about 5,360 m, on the route from Leh to Pangong Tso.
It is the gateway pass on the road from Leh to Pangong Tso (Pangong Lake).
It is usually open from around May to October; heavy snow closes it in winter.