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Mountain pass · Sonmarg
Zoji La
Snow walls line the road in early summer.
SeasonalChecked 29 September 2026
Quick answer
Zoji La (about 3,528 m) is the pass beyond Sonmarg on the Srinagar–Leh highway, the gateway from Kashmir's green valleys to Ladakh's high desert. It usually opens between late March and mid-April and closes in late December or January; even in season, traffic can be time-bound for road work. A tunnel under the pass is under construction.
Zoji La at a glance
Last checked 29 September 2026- Type
- Mountain pass
- Where
- Beyond Sonmarg on the Srinagar–Leh road; ~3,528 m
- Time needed
- Half day (viewpoint) or as part of the Leh drive
- Best time
- Morning
- Entry / ticket
- —
- Access status
- Seasonal
What to expect
What to expect at Zoji La
Snow walls line the road in early summer.
The landscape changes sharply from green to barren at the top.
Traffic may be stopped in intervals; plans must stay flexible.
Best months
Best in May–Oct
- ShutJan
- GoodFeb
- GoodMar
- GoodApr
- BestMay
- BestJun
- BestJul
- BestAug
- BestSep
- BestOct
- GoodNov
- GoodDec
BestGoodOff-seasonClosed
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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check
Usually late March–mid April to late December–January.
Sometimes, subject to traffic rules; most cross it on the way to Leh.
In season, with an experienced driver and advisories checked.
About 3,528 m.
The Zoji La tunnel is under construction.
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