A mountain pass is a navigable route passing through a mountain range. Let us tell you that the wide, narrow, and natural routes across the mountains, through which the mountains can be crossed, are called passes. Historically, these passes have played an important role in transportation, trade, war campaigns, and human migration. Some of the most important passes in the country are Joji La (pass), Banihal Pass, Shipki La (pass), Bara-Lacha Pass, Rohtang Pass, Mana Pass, Niti Pass, Nathu La (pass) and Jalap La (pass). Here we will provide you with a list of some of the most important passes in the country. You will also receive a direct link to download the list of important mountain passes in India PDF.
List of Important Mountain Passes In India
Name | State | Height (ft/m) |
Aghil Pass | Ladakh | 16,333 ft (4,978 m) |
Auden’s Col | Uttarakhand | 17,552 ft (5,350 m) |
Banihal Pass | Jammu and Kashmir | 9,291 ft (2,832 m) |
Bara-lacha-la | Himachal Pradesh | 16,400 ft (5,000 m) |
Bilafond La | Ladakh | 17,881 ft (5,450 m) |
Bomdila | Arunachal Pradesh | 7,273 ft (2,217 m) |
Changla Pass | Ladakh | 17,585 ft (5,360 m) |
Chankan Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
Chanshal Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 14,830 ft (4,520 m) |
Dehra Compass | Ladakh | 17,881 ft (5,450 m) |
Debsa Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 17,520 ft (5,340 m) |
Dihang Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 16,965 ft (5,171 m) |
Diphu Pass (Dipher Pass) | Arunachal Pradesh | 15,049 ft (4,587 m) |
Dongkhala | Sikkim | 12,000 ft (3,700 m) |
Fotu La | Ladakh | 13,451 ft (4,100 m) |
Goecha La | Sikkim | 16,207 ft (4,940 m) |
Gyong La | Jammu and Kashmir | 18,655 ft (5,686 m) |
Haldighati Pass | Rajasthan | 1,227.03 ft (374.00 m) |
Hpungan Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 10,078 ft (3,072 m) |
Imis La | Ladakh | 17,355 ft (5,290 m) |
Indrahar Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 14,473 ft (4,411 m) |
Jalori Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 10,280 ft (3,130 m) |
Jelep La | Sikkim | 14,300 ft (4,400 m) |
Kalindi Pass | Uttarakhand | 19,521 ft (5,950 m) |
Karakoram Pass (Qara Tagh La) | Ladakh | 18,176 ft (5,540 m) |
Khardung La | Ladakh | 16,187 ft (4,934 m) |
Khunjerab Pass | Ladakh | 17,582 ft (5,359 m) |
Kongka Pass | Ladakh | 16,965 ft (5,171 m) |
Kumjawng Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 9,609 ft (2,929 m) |
Kaldang Kildang La | Ladakh | 13,425 ft (4,092 m) |
Kunzum Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 14,931 ft (4,551 m) |
Lamkhaga Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 17,336 ft (5,284 m) |
Lanak Pass | Ladakh | 17,933 ft (5,466 m) |
Lekhapani Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 13,123 ft (4,000 m) |
Lipulekh Pass | Uttarakhand | 17,500 ft (5,300 m) |
Lungalacha La | Ladakh | 16,600 ft (5,100 m) |
Mana Pass | Uttarakhand | 18,192 ft (5,545 m) |
Mangsha Dhura | Uttarakhand | |
Marsimik La | Ladakh | 18,314 ft (5,582 m) |
Mayodia Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 8,711 ft (2,655 m) |
Mintaka Pass | Ladakh | |
Muling La | Uttarakhand | 18,599 ft (5,669 m) |
Nama Pass | Uttarakhand | 17,100 ft (5,200 m) |
Namika La | Ladakh | 12,139 ft (3,700 m) |
Nathu La | Sikkim | 14,140 ft (4,310 m) |
Niti Pass | Uttarakhand | |
Palakkad Gap | Kerala |
750 ft (230 m) |
Pangsau Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 3727 ft |
Parpik Pass | Ladakh | |
Pensi La | Ladakh | |
Pir-Panjal Pass | Jammu and Kashmir | |
Rezang La | Ladakh | |
Rohtang Pass | Himachal Pradesh |
13,051 ft (3,978 m) |
Sasser Pass | Ladakh | 17,753 ft (5,411 m) |
Sela Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 14,000 ft (4,300 m) |
Sengottai | Kerala | 690 ft (210 m) |
Shashi La | Ladakh | 13,989 ft (4,264 m) |
Shingo La | Ladakh | |
Shipki La | Himachal Pradesh | 12,900 ft (3,900 m) |
Sia La | Ladakh | 18,337 ft (5,589 m) |
Sin La | Uttarakhand | 18,028 ft (5,495 m) |
Spangur Gap | Ladakh | |
Tanglang La (Thang La) | Ladakh | 17,583 ft (5,359 m) |
Thamarassery | Kerala | 1,700 ft (520 m) |
Traill’s Pass | Uttarakhand | 17,100 ft (5,200 m) |
Umling La | Ladakh | 19,300 ft (5,900 m) |
Zojila Pass | Ladakh | 12,400 ft (3,800 m) |
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