{"id":36076,"date":"2023-08-22T10:05:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T10:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=36076"},"modified":"2023-08-22T10:05:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T10:05:30","slug":"worlds-new-highest-road-to-rise-in-ladakh-surpassing-umling-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/worlds-new-highest-road-to-rise-in-ladakh-surpassing-umling-la\/","title":{"rendered":"World&#8217;s New Highest Road to Rise in Ladakh, Surpassing Umling La"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has begun constructing a 64 km road near Hanle in the Demchok sector of Eastern Ladakh. Once completed, this road will stand at a height of 19,400 ft at Mig La, making it the highest motorable road in the world.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/worlds-new-highest-road-to-rise-in-ladakh-surpassing-umling-la\/#the-present-holder-of-the-record\" >The present holder of the record<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/worlds-new-highest-road-to-rise-in-ladakh-surpassing-umling-la\/#the-importance-of-new-road\" >The Importance of New Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/worlds-new-highest-road-to-rise-in-ladakh-surpassing-umling-la\/#strategic-and-economic-importance\" >Strategic and Economic Importance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/worlds-new-highest-road-to-rise-in-ladakh-surpassing-umling-la\/#budget-and-climate-challenges\" >Budget and Climate Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/worlds-new-highest-road-to-rise-in-ladakh-surpassing-umling-la\/#areas-geography\" >Area&#8217;s Geography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-present-holder-of-the-record\"><\/span>The present holder of the record<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Currently, Umling La in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/\">Ladakh<\/a> holds the title of the world&#8217;s highest motorable road. It stands at 19,024 ft and spans 52 km, connecting Chishumle to Demchok. This road is crucial as it runs along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), a disputed region between India and China.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-importance-of-new-road\"><\/span>The Importance of New Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A group of female engineers from BRO has started the construction of this new road. This road, connecting Likaru and Fukche, is vital for the armed forces.<\/p>\n<p>It provides easier access to the LAC, which stretches from the Indus Valley in Fukche to Demchok. Notably, Fukche is just three kilometers from the LAC in Eastern Ladakh.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for Ladakh:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-romantic-ladakh-trip-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days Ladakh Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-days-leh-ladakh-tour-package-itinerary.html\">Ladakh Package for 8 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-days-kashmir-ladakh-manali-itinerary.html\">12 Days Kashmir Ladakh Manali Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/srinagar-leh-ladakh-to-manali-road-trip-itinerary.html\">Srinagar Ladakh Manali Tour 11 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/leh-lamayuru-kargil-nubra-pangong-itinerary.html\">Ladakh Kargil Nubra Pangong Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-nights-pangong-khardungla-itinerary.html\">5 Days Pangong Kahrdungla Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/ladakh-with-turtuk-village-itinerary.html\">Ladakh With Turtuk Trip 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-nights-9-days-leh-ladakh-tour-via-manali.html\">9 Days Ladakh Itinerary via Manali<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"strategic-and-economic-importance\"><\/span><strong>Strategic and Economic Importance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A BRO officer mentioned that the new road would serve as a shortcut to the Chushul-Dungti-Fukche-Demchok (CDFD) road, which runs alongside the LAC. This road will not only be of strategic value but will also boost the socio-economic growth of nearby villages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"budget-and-climate-challenges\"><\/span><strong>Budget and Climate Challenges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The construction budget for this road is around INR 520 crore. It&#8217;s essential to highlight that this region experiences heavy snowfall. During summers, temperatures can drop to between minus 10-20 degrees Celsius, and in winters, it can reach as low as minus 40 degrees.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"areas-geography\"><\/span><strong>Area&#8217;s Geography<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lt. Gen. Rakesh Sharma, who previously led the Fire and Fury Corps in Ladakh, described the region&#8217;s geography. He mentioned that the Indus River starts from Tibet at Demchok and travels 75 km between the Kailash and Ladakh ranges. It then turns west, dividing the Ladakh range at Dungti. He emphasized the importance of having an extra road, known as axials in military terms, to connect the Chumar and Hanle sectors to the Indus Valley.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/\">Complete Guide to Tatkal Passport: Fees, How to Apply &amp; Essential Documents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/exclusive-20-discount-on-buddhist-circuit-tourist-train-package-for-domestic-travelers-by-irctc\/\">Exclusive 20% Discount on Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train Package for Domestic Travelers by IRCTC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pre-vacation-checklist-for-smooth-holiday\/\">10 Pre-Vacation Checklist: Ensuring a Smooth Holiday Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/indigos-new-nonstop-flights-to-uzbekistan-and-kazakhstan\/\">IndiGo\u2019s New Nonstop Flights to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has begun constructing a 64 km road near Hanle in the Demchok sector of Eastern Ladakh. 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