World’s Highest Motorable Road, BRO Creates History at 19,300 Feet in Ladakh
The world`s highest motorable road is now situated at the height of 19,300 feet at Umling La Pass in eastern Ladakh.
Editorial Staff
World’s Highest Motorable Road, BRO Creates History at 19,300 Feet in Ladakh
By the unparalleled efforts of the Border Road Organization (BRO) , India can now boast of having the world's highest motorable road . The road construction agency, which owns roads in one of the most desolate areas on the northern border of India, accomplished this feat earlier this week. The Umlingla Pass in the east of Ladakh. BRO built a 52-kilometre-long motorable road through this mountain pass. The road of the Umlingla mountain pass now connects the main cities of the Chumar region in eastern Ladakh. A statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said: “This will prove to be a boon for local residents, as it provides an alternative direct route from Leh to connect Chisumle and Demchok. It will improve the socio-economic status and promote tourism in Ladakh. Compared with the famous Khardung La Pass, Umling LaPass is more challenging for drivers. According to the Ministry of Ministry of Defence (MoD), the temperature at this gate can drop to -40 degrees Celsius duri…
