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The cook appears to be about to rifle through his backpack while Sonam Gyalson soaks his feet in the cool river.

Ladakh - The Land of High Passes

Zoji La The 434 km long Srinagar-Leh road crosses The Great Himalayan Range at the Zoji La Pass which is 11,570 feet above sea level. Ite remains snowbound in the winter and is open from June to September only.

Rohtang Pass At a height of 13,051 feet above sea level on the Manali-Leh highway, the Rohtang Pass is one of the most picturesque in the world. It is open from mid-July to September only.

Baralacha La Also on the Manali-Leh highway, the Baralacha La is at a lofty height of 16,040 feet and is situated at the tri-junction of three roads, one from Manali, one from Leh and one from Spiti.

Khardung La Located on the Ladakh Range, 40 km North of Leh, Khardung La links the capital of Ladakh with the Siachen Glacier. At 18,379 feet, it is the world's highest motorable pass.

Chang La Enroute from Leh to Pangong Tso, at an altitude of approximately 17,590 feet above sea level, it is one of the highest motorable passes in the world and offers fascinating views of the Ladakh Range.

Namika La At a height of 12,139 feet above sea level, Namika La is situated on the Zanskar Range and connects Kargil and Leh districts.

Fotu La The Fotu La Pass is also located on the Zanskar Range at an altitude of 13,478 feet above sea level.

Lachulung La Lachulung La, A pass on the Zanskar Range, is at a height of 16,598 feet above sea level and offers a breathtaking view of the Ladakh Plateau.

Geography of Ladakh. (2018). [museum display board]. Leh, Ladakh, India: Hall of Fame.