Leh-Manali Highway
Leh-Manali Highway is a mountain pass road in India.
- Type: Mountain Pass
- Country: India
- Length: 479 km
- Opened: 1989
Overview
The 479 km high altitude road from Manali to Leh crossing Taglang La at 5,328 m among five high passes. Built by the Border Roads Organisation and opened around 1989. Open only roughly May to November, guarded by snow walls.
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