Umling La

Umling La or Umlung La is a mountain pass in Ladakh, India on the ridgeline between Koyul Lungpa and the Indus River near Demchok. At an elevation of 5,882.64 metres (19,300.0 ft), it forms the source for the Umlung stream that drains into the Indus and a tributary of the Kiungdul river that drains into Koyul Lungpa.

Umling La
Umlung La
Summit, with two auto rickshaws
Elevation5,882.64 metres (19,300.0 ft)
LocationLadakh, India
RangeHimalaya, Ladakh Range
Coordinates32°41′56″N 79°17′04″E
Umling La is located in Ladakh
Umling La

The Umling La pass is traversed by a road between Chisumle and Demchok, also called the Umling La Road, which ascends to a height of 5882.64 meters (19,300 feet) in the vicinity of the pass, making it the world's highest motorable road.[1]

Chisumle-Demchok road

In 2017 a road was constructed between Chisumle and Demchok villages passing through Umling La. The road was completed by the Border Roads Organization of India, making it the world's highest motorable road and pass.[2] The pass is located at kilometer 24, part of the 52 kilometres (32 mi) Chisumle-Demchok road.

See also

References
  1. "Highest altitude road". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  2. "Umling La now the highest motorable road: New benchmark for motoring adventure junkies". Express Drives. The Financial Express. The Indian Express. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.


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