World highest mountain pass Khardung-La

South Pullu, ILP permit check
Incredible views into Nubra valley
AMS altitude advice: max 25 minutes
Important connection Siachen Glacier
-longest glacier in the Karakoram
1963 first used with horses/camels
Trading route China, the Silk road
1973 rebuilt and used Indian Army
1988 opened to public motor vehicles
Elevation by GPS is 5.359m,
Local signs claim elevation is 5.602m
World highest rideable public pass

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