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Mountain pass · Ladakh

Khardung La

Prayer flags, the famous signboard and thin air.

Photo: Baldiri / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

Khardung La is the pass on the road from Leh to Nubra, 39 km from Leh. Its surveyed elevation is 5,359 m, even though signs at the top claim far more. At that height, stay only 15–20 minutes, avoid exertion, and cross it only after acclimatising in Leh. It's a strategic road maintained by the Border Roads Organisation.

Khardung La at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
Mountain pass
Where
39 km from Leh; 5,359 m
Time needed
15–20 minutes at the top
Best time
Morning crossing
Entry / ticket
Fee receipt for beyond
Access status
Open
What to expect

What to expect at Khardung La

Prayer flags, the famous signboard and thin air.

Snow is common even in summer.

Traffic can bunch at the top.

Best months

Best in Jun–Sep

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Packages

Plans with Khardung La built in

Kashmir + Ladakh — Kashmir Tour Plan
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Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 5N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹43,399per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Leh with Nubra & Pangong — Kashmir Tour Plan
Ladakh

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6N / 7DKTP-045

Leh 3N • Nubra 2N • Pangong 1N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹31,399per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Kashmir + Ladakh Honeymoon — Kashmir Tour Plan
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Kashmir + Ladakh Honeymoon

8N / 9DKTP-024

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 4N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹38,799per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
FAQ

Khardung La questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

Surveyed at 5,359 m; signs claim more.

About 39 km.

15–20 minutes is wise.

It's kept open most of the year but can close after snowfall.

Briefly, after acclimatisation; watch for symptoms.

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