Umlingla Pass

Ascending into the thin, pristine air of eastern Ladakh’s Changthang desert, Umling La stands as the highest motorable road in the world at an astounding 5,798 meters (19,024 ft)—higher than Everest Base Camp. Built across harsh permafrost terrain by the Border Roads Organisation, reaching this legendary summit is the ultimate pinnacle for high-altitude riders and adventure travelers worldwide.