Zojila Pass

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Zojila
ज़ोजि पास

View from Zojila Pass
Elevation 3,528 metres (11,575 ft)
Location Flag of India India
Range Himalaya
Coordinates 34°16′44″N 75°28′19″E / 34.27889, 75.47194
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.

Snow cutting machine on the Zoji La Pass
Snow cutting machine on the Zoji La Pass
Srinagar-Zojila- Leh Road
Srinagar-Zojila- Leh Road