Khardung La, Other Major Passes In Ladakh May Soon Get Tunnels
NDTV
The Ladakh's famous Khardung-La pass is also known as the highest motorable road in the world, and the tourists need to pass through it while going to Nubra Valley.
The Ladakh administration is planning to build tunnels at cost of Rs 5,000 crores across major passes in the union territory to improve internal connectivity, and has hired consultants for the mega task, a senior official said on Thursday.
Situated at an average altitude of over 11,000 feet, Ladakh, which literally means 'land of high passes' is a place like no other. The passes offer breath-taking views and gateway to beautiful valleys nestled in the Himalayas.
The Ladakh's famous Khardung-La pass is also known as the highest motorable road in the world, and the tourists need to pass through it while going to Nubra Valley.
"The government of Ladakh is contemplating to build tunnels across major passes to improve internal connectivity in the union territory," Commissioner-Secretary, Ladakh Public Works Department (PWD) Ajeet Kumar Sahu told PTI.
