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Leh (/ ˈ l eɪ /) [2] is a city in Indian Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region. [3] It is the capital of Ladakh since medieval age. [ 4 ] Leh, located in the Leh district , was also the historical capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh .
Marsimik La or Marsemik La, [2] also called Lankar La, [2] elevation 5,582 metres (18,314 ft) is a high mountain pass in the Chang Chenmo Range in the Indian union territory of Ladakh, 96 km (60 mi) east of Leh as the crow flies. Ladakh's route to the Chang Chenmo Valley traverses the pass.
The northern terminus is located at Nimmu in Ladakh, about 35 km (22 mi) east of Leh. The distance from Nimmu via Padum to the southern terminus at Darcha in Himachal Pradesh is 297 km (185 mi). The road consists of three major sections: Nimmu - Padum, Padum - Shingo La, Shingo La - Darcha.
Schematic map of National Highways in India. National Highway 1 (NH 1) in India runs between the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. It comprises parts of old NH1A and NH1D. [1] [2] The number 1 indicates, under the new numbering system, [2] that it is the northernmost East-West highway in India.
Nubra district is one of 5 new proposed districts in Ladakh, India. [1] [2] [3] ... Nubra district is at a distance of 95 km from Leh town. References
A bus operates [clarification needed] between 1 June and 30 September, after which the Manali–Leh (NH21) highway is normally closed. [citation needed] Other roads, including the highway from Leh to Srinagar via Kargil, remain open until the end of October. The Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road is under construction. The road to Darcha via Purne is ...
The Ladakh Range is a mountain range in central Ladakh in India with its northern tip extending into Baltistan in Pakistan. It lies between the Indus and Shyok river valleys, stretching to 230 miles (370 km). [1] Leh, the capital city of Ladakh, is on the foot of Ladakh Range in the Indus river valley.
The 175 km long road from Pang to Leh via Morey plains and Taglang La, is in excellent condition and generally takes less than 5 hours to cover. Visiting some locations beyond Leh requires special permission, which can be obtained at Leh. Upshi: Ladakh: 61 km (38 mi) The highway crosses the Indus river to reach Upshi village on the north. Karu ...