Umling La
Umling La or Umlung La is the highest paved road and mountain pass in the world, located in Ladakh, India on the ridgeline between Koyul Lungpa and the Indus River near Demchok. At an elevation of 5,882.64 metres (19,300.0 ft), it forms the source for the Umlung stream that drains into the Indus and a tributary of the Kiungdul river that drains into Koyul Lungpa.
| Umling La | |
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Summit, with two auto rickshaws | |
| Elevation | 5,882.64 metres (19,300.0 ft) |
| Location | Ladakh, India |
| Range | Himalaya, Ladakh Range |
| Coordinates | 32°41′56″N 79°17′04″E |
The Umling La pass is traversed by a road between Chisumle and Demchok, also called the Umling La Road, which ascends to a height of 5882.64 meters (19,300 feet) in the vicinity of the pass, making it the world's highest motorable road.
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