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Lungalacha La

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Location
  
India

Traversed by
  
Leh–Manali Highway

Elevation
  
5,059 m

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Similar
  
Taglang La, Bara‑lacha la, Chang La, Khardung La, Fotu La

Lachulung La (el. 5,059 m or 16,600 ft), or Lāchālūng La or Lungalacha La, is a mountain pass along the Leh–Manali Highway. It is located some 54 km (34 mi) from Sarchu and 24 km (15 mi) from Pang on the Leh–Manali Highway.

Map of Lachalung La, 194201

This is one of the easier 16,000 ft (4,880 m) passes and it can be traversed cross-country by moving along the nala on both sides. However, due to elevation, the hikers face breathlessness during climb and those who have not undergone acclimatisation may face severe symptoms of altitude sickness.

References

Lungalacha La Wikipedia