Khardung La Pass

Best known as the gateway to the Nubra and Shyok valleys in the Ladakh region, it is commonly pronounced as Khardzong La, is a very important strategic pass into the Siachen glacier. At an elevation of 5,602 meters, it claims to be the world’s highest motorable pass. The pristine air, the scenic beauty one sees all around and the feeling that you are on top of the world has made Khardung La a very popular tourist attraction over last few years.