Important Mountain Passes In Jammu and Kashmir: Check Out All The Information Here!

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Important Mountain Passes In Jammu and Kashmir

Last updated on February 26th, 2023 at 03:47 pm

Mountain passes that are located in India and the Himalayas are an important part of both geography and general knowledge. Questions about passes and where they are located on a map are sometimes asked in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam for one or two marks. In this article, the focus will be on the Important Mountain Passes In Jammu and Kashmir, as well as their elevation and strategic importance.

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Important Mountain Passes In Jammu and Kashmir- Location

Jammu and Kashmir are renowned for their picturesque and scenic mountain ranges. This article provides details about Important Mountain Passes In Jammu and Kashmir and this article is advantageous for those taking part in different Government tests.

The information regarding the List of Mountain Passes in Jammu and Kashmir can be found in the table. Have a look!

Mountain Pass	Location	Elevation
Banihal Pass	The Banihal Pass is an important mountain pass in the western Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The pass is a gateway to the Kashmir Valley, connecting the town of Banihal with the Kashmir Valley. The pass is located on the Pir Panjal Range, a major mountain range of the western Himalayas.	elevation of 2,832 metres (9,290 ft).
Bilafond La Pass	The Saltoro Pass, which is also known as Bilafond La meaning “Pass of the Butterflies” in the Balti language, is a mountain pass situated on the Saltoro Ridge located right next to the expansive Siachen Glacier.	elevation of 5450 metres.
Kongka Pass	Kongka Pass, also known as Kongka La, is a low-lying mountain pass that sits on the Line of Actual Control, the border between India and China.	elevation of 5171 metres.
Mintaka Pass	It is located in the Karakoram mountain range, close to the intersection of India, China, and Afganisthan’s borders..	elevation of 4709 metres.
Parpik Pass	It is situated to the east of Mintaka Pass on the India-China border.	elevation of 5467 metres.
Pir Panjal Pass	It is located in the Pir Panjal range.	elevation of 3485 metres.
Qara Tag La Pass	It is situated on the other side of the Karakoram range, near the India-China border.	elevation of 5359 metres.
Sadhna Pass	It links the Kashmir valley to the Karnah district of Jammu and Kashmir.	elevation of 3000 metres.
Sia La Pass	It is located near Saltaro range near Siachen glacier.	elevation of 5589 metres.

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Important Mountain Passes In Jammu and Kashmir- Strategic Importance

Banihal Pass	It is situated on the other side of the Pir Panjal range. It links the Kashmir valley to the Mountains beyond. Before 1956, when the Jawahar Tunnel was built beneath the pass, a route from Jammu crossed Banihal Pass.
Bilafond La Pass	Bilafond La Pass, commonly known as Saltoro Pass, is a mountain pass located on Saltoro Ridge. Bilafond La is located on the old Silk Road, which connects the Indian Subcontinent to China.
Kongka Pass	It is a minor mountain pass on the real border between India and China. Kongka Pass is regarded by China as the boundary between India and China.
Mintaka Pass	China and the Union territory of Kashmir are connected by it.
Parpik Pass	It connects Kashmir, a Union territory, to China. It is situated east of Mintaka Pass.
Pir Panjal Pass	The Mughal Road connects the Kashmir valley with Rajouri and Poonch via the Pir Panjal Pass (also known as Peer Ki Gali). At 3,490 m (11,450 ft), it is the highest point on the Mughal Road and is located to the southwest of the Kashmir Valley.
Qara Tag La Pass	Because to the significant snowfall throughout the winter months, they stay closed during those months. It was a stop on the historic Silk Road.
Sadhna Pass	Nastachun Pass was its name. It links Kashmir Valley to Jammu and Kashmir’s Karnah Tehsil.
Sia La Pass	It was a fighting zone between India and Pakistan in the early 1980s. Located near the Saltaro range and the Siachen glacier.

Important Mountain Passes In Jammu and Kashmir: FAQs

Which Pass connects Banihal with Qazigund?

Banihal Pass connects Banihal with Qazigund.

Which Pass provides the shortest roadway access to Kashmir valley from Jammu?

Pir-Panjal Pass provides the shortest roadway access to Kashmir valley from Jammu.

What is the elevation of Pir Panjal Pass?

The elevation of Pir Panjal Pass is 3485 metres.

Which is the highest motorable mountain pass in India?

Currently, Umling La is the highest motorable pass in India, having been inaugurated in August 2021.

What is the location of Sia La Pass?

It is located near the Saltaro range and the Siachen glacier.