Khardung La

Destination

Khardung La

Iconic high pass between Leh and Nubra—prayer flags and thin air.

Khardung La is a passage, not a destination to linger: prayer flags, snow walls in season, and the need to keep moving for altitude safety. Photos, then descend.

KTC never races this pass on arrival day.

Highlights

  • High-pass photography
  • Gateway to Nubra
  • Seasonal snow walls
  • Altitude-first planning

Traveling as…

Soft mornings, private windows, houseboat or quiet lodge evenings.

Atmosphere

Stills from the chapter