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Important Passes of India : Zojila

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Summary of Important Passes of India : Zojila

Mountain passes in India, known as 'La' in Tibetan language are vital for road connectivity and trade, formed by erosion between higher terrains. The Zojila in Ladakh, a significant pass along the Srinagar-Leh Highway, is undergoing construction for year-round connectivity. Other notable passes in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and South India play crucial roles in linking various areas. These passes have historically facilitated human movement, trade, and settlement, offering level terrain for villages and strategic defense points. Overall, they serve as essential links between cultures separated by mountains, fostering cultural exchange.

The Lipulekh Pass connects the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India, with Tibet.

The Karakoram Pass connects the Nubra Valley in Ladakh with the Xinjiang region of China.

The Pangsau Pass connects India’s Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar.

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