India beats Pakistan, become first country in the world to…, travellers can now…

At present, the crown of the world's highest motorable road rests with Umling La in Ladakh, which is positioned at an elevation of 19,024 ft. It’s a 52 km road that links Chishumle to Demchok, precisely along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

New Delhi: At present, the crown of the world’s highest motorable road rests in India. The Umling La in Ladakh is positioned at an elevation of 19,024 ft. It’s a 52 km road that links Chishumle to Demchok, precisely along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), a contentious area between India and China For road trip enthusiasts, it has become an incredible experience, and people travel from far and wide to explore it.

However, it is important to note that according to the reports, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated the process of building a 64 km extended Likaru-Mig La-Fukche roadway near Hanle, situated in the Demchok sector of Eastern Ladakh. After the completion of this route, the road will achieve the distinction of world’s highest motorable road at an elevation of 19,400 ft at Mig La. At present, the crown of the world’s highest motorable road rests with Umling La in Ladakh, which is positioned at an elevation of 19,024 ft. It’s a 52 km road that links Chishumle to Demchok, precisely along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Here are some of the interesting facts of Chisumle-Demchok Road:

The Chisumle-Demchok Road is located in the Ladakh region
It is built on the Umling La Pass, which is situated at an altitude of 19,300 feet in eastern Ladakh.
The Border Roads Organisation constructed this road, and it is now considered the highest motorable road in the world.
The Chisumle-Demchok Road is 52 kilometers long and is an extremely dangerous and winding route.
It is located close to the India-China border.
The thrilling and challenging journey along this road has made it a favorite route for travel enthusiasts.
While traveling on this road, the oxygen level is about 50% lower than normal.
In addition, during winter, the temperature here can drop to as low as -40 degrees Celsius.
In such conditions, travelers need to exercise caution while journeying through this environment.

The construction of this road was completed in August 2021, and was inaugurated on December 29, 2021, by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The road has now become the highest motorable road in the world and has been entered into the Guinness World Records. Previously, Pakistan’s Khunjerab Pass road was famous for its high altitude at 15,397 feet. India’s Chisumle-Demchok road has now broken both that and Bolivia’s record, setting a new milestone