Razdan Pass


Razdan Pass, (sometimes Rajdhan Pass) is a 3,556 m (11,667 ft) high mountain pass in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It connects the Gurez Valley in the north to the Kashmir Valley in the south, and is located in the Bandipora district. The pass remains closed for vehicular movement for over 3-4 months during winter due to heavy snowfall.

Razdan Pass
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Razdan Pass (India)
Elevation3,556 m (11,667 ft)
LocationJammu and Kashmir, India
RangeHimalayas, Gratawat
Coordinates34.54123954621257°N 74.63673520185993°E / 34.54123954621257; 74.63673520185993

The pass is the only route connecting Gurez with the rest of the world. The pass connects dozens of remote and far-flung areas, including those near the Line of Control with the district headquarter of Bandipora, and is of strategic importance. The Harmukh mountain, the highest peak in the surrounding area, is also visible from here.

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