World’s highest motorable road: Umling La pass peaks - check top 10

By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published Dec 07, 2023

For those with a spirit of adventure and a head for heights, the thrill of traversing the world’s highest motorable roads is unparalleled. Here’s the to 10 highest motorable passes and roads that the world has to offer: 

A motorable pass or road is defined as a route that can be navigated by an average local driver or rider using an 4x4 SUV or average-powered motorbike.

Umling La Pass

The world’s highest road, Umling La Pass, connects Chisumle and Demchok villages in Ladakh, India. It’s 235 KMs from Leh.

5,883 Meters or 19,300 Feet

Uturuncu Potosi

Located in Potosi, Bolivia, this road was once the world’s highest motorable road.

5,777 Meters or 18,953 Feet

Mana Pass

Mana Pass, also known as Dungri La, is located at the Tibet-India border in Uttarakhand.

5,610 Meters or 18,406 Feet

Marsimek La

Marsimek La, located in Ladakh, India, is a daunting pass that requires prior army permits.

5,582 Meters or 18,313 Feet

Semo La

Semo La, located in central Tibet, is an alternative route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.

5,565 Meters or 18,258 Feet

Photi La

Photi La, located in Ladakh, India, is a recent addition to the world’s highest motorable passes.

5,524 Meters or 18,124 Feet

Dongkha La

Dongkha La, located in North Sikkim, India, is near Tso Lhamo Lake, the 14th highest lake in the world.

5,486 Meters or 17,999 Feet

Kaksang La

Kaksang La, located in Ladakh, India, is on the route from Mahe to Nama - Chusul - Pangong Tso.

5,438 Meters or 17,841 Feet

Suge La

Suge La, located in Tibet, offers an amazing view of Chomo Gangtse mountain.

5,430 Meters or 17,815 Feet

Chang La

Chang La, located in Ladakh, India, is surprisingly higher than Khardung La.

5,360 Meters or 17,586 Feet

Khardung La

Khardung La, located in Ladakh, India, is often falsely claimed as the highest motorable pass.

5,359 Meters or 17,582 Feet