By Vivek Dubey
CNBC-TV18.com
Published Dec 07, 2023
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.
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
Located in Potosi, Bolivia, this road was once the world’s highest motorable road.
5,777 Meters or 18,953 Feet
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, located in Ladakh, India, is a daunting pass that requires prior army permits.
5,582 Meters or 18,313 Feet
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, located in Ladakh, India, is a recent addition to the world’s highest motorable passes.
5,524 Meters or 18,124 Feet
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, located in Ladakh, India, is on the route from Mahe to Nama - Chusul - Pangong Tso.
5,438 Meters or 17,841 Feet
Suge La, located in Tibet, offers an amazing view of Chomo Gangtse mountain.
5,430 Meters or 17,815 Feet
Chang La, located in Ladakh, India, is surprisingly higher than Khardung La.
5,360 Meters or 17,586 Feet
Khardung La, located in Ladakh, India, is often falsely claimed as the highest motorable pass.
5,359 Meters or 17,582 Feet