Zojila Pass
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| This article does not cite any references or sources. (October 2007) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. |
| Zojila ज़ोजि पास |
|
|---|---|
View from Zojila Pass |
|
| Elevation | 3,528 metres (11,575 ft) |
| Location | |
| Range | Himalaya |
| Coordinates | |
| Traversed by | Srinagar-Leh Highway |
Zojila (Hindi: ज़ोजि पास, also Zoji or Zoji-la ) is a high mountain pass from Srinagar to Ladakh in India through the western part of the Himalayan mountains. The pass runs at an elevation of approximately 3,528 metres (11,575 ft). its a highest pass between Srinagar-Leh National Highway. its mostly closed during winter and The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been trying to keep the road open for most part of the year. Beacon Force of BRO is responsible for clearing and maintenance road during Winter.
Recently ,the Srinagar-Zojila-Leh Road has been declared a National highway (NH-1D) by the centre . Now, national highway double lane specifications and interlocking concrete block pavements are also planned. In addition, tunnels are also being planned.

