Ladakh is known for its stunning landscapes, pristine lakes, and clear night skies, making it one place that you will find in every travel lover’s bucket list. Now, to boost tourism and connectivity, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened the 91 km Hanle-Chumar road in Ladakh for public use. This road is built under Project Himank. Scroll down for more details.
91 Km Hanle-Chumar Road In Ladakh Is Now Open
The 91 km Hanle-Chumar road in Ladakh connects the high-altitude village of Hanle with the remote border settlement of Chumar along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Giving tourists splendid views of the mountains, the road is built at heights ranging from 14,500 to 17,200 feet, and crosses the challenging Salsa La Pass, reported Moneycontrol. The authorities have decided to open this road because it can improve connectivity in one of the toughest terrains in the world.
Along with enhancing connectivity, the road will help both locals and tourists reach remote areas more easily. According to the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI), the road will serve two main purposes–supporting the movement of the armed forces along the border and improving access for residents and tourists. Thus, tourists will now be able to reach famous spots like Hanle Observatory, Kyun Tso Lake, Chilling Tso Lake, and Tso Moriri much more easily. The authorities also believe that the new road will boost not only local but international tourism in the region.
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The officials are also planning to add an ammunition storage facility at Hanle and add new road surfacing technology at Chang La and Wari La to make roads more durable during extreme weather.
So, now when you’re visiting Ladakh, you can easily visit remote landscapes and lakes, thanks to this new road.
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