Zojila pass

• Kashmir • Pahalgam Tourism • Srinagar Tourism • Gulmarg Tourism • Doodhpathri Tourism • Yusmarg Tourism • Sonamarg Tourism • Jammu • Katra Vaishno Devi Tourism • Jammu Tourism • Patnitop Tourism • Kishtwar Tourism • Bhaderwah Tourism • Sanasar Tourism • Ladakh • Leh Ladakh Tourism • Nubra Valley • Kargil Tourism • Zanskar Tourism • Things to do The Zoji La, also referred as Zoji Pass or Zojila Pass, is one of the important high mountain passes in Jammu and Kashmir. It lies on the road between Srinagar and Leh on NH1D. The pass is located just 9 km (5.6 miles) away from Srinagar and it acts as a vital road to link two region of the state namely Kashmir region and Ladakh region. It is also called as the gateway to Ladakh Region. Lies at an altitude of 3528 meters (11,575 feet), Zoji La is the second highest mountain pass after Fotu La on the NH1D (Srinagar-Leh Road). In winter season, it often remains closed due to heavy snowfall. BRO persons are responsible for maintaining and clearly the road and they extend their efforts to increase the traffic flow even in the winters.

• Zoji La is a high mountain pass in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, located on National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range. • It separates Kashmir Valley to its west from Dras Valley to its northeast. • “Zojila Pass” is a misnomer and the suffix “Pass” is redundant because the word “La” itself means a mountain pass in Tibetan, Ladakhi and several Himalayan languages. Other examples are Nathula on the Sikkim-Tibet border, Baralacha La on the Leh-Manali Highway, Khardung La, Fotu La, Namika La and Pensi La, to name a few. • The Zoji La tunnel project was approved by the government of India in January 2018 and the commencement of its construction was inaugurated in May 2018. The 14 km long tunnel will reduce the time to cross the Zojila Pass from more than 3 hours to just 15 minutes. The initial cost of the tunnel is 930 million US dollars. It will be the longest bi-directional tunnel in Asia when completed. • During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, Zoji La was seized by Pakistani supported invaders in 1948 in their campaign to capture Ladakh. The pass was re-captured by Indian forces on 1 November in an assault code named Operation Bison, which achieved success primarily due to the surprise use of tanks. It was then the highest altitude at which tanks had operated in combat in the world. • Zoji La is about 100 km from Srinagar, the state capital, and 15 km from Sonmarg. It provides a vital link between Ladakh and ...

May 09, 2023, 12:52AM IST Source: ANI Indian Army along with teams of GREF and J&K police launched a rescue operation on May 08 after Zojila Pass and its neighboring areas received heavy snowfall. Indian Army's specially trained Avalanche Rescue Team along with medical teams have been deployed to evacuate stranded tourists. Rescue teams have been equipped with emergency medical kits and all necessary equipments required for early rescue. The rescue operation is still in progress as NH 1 continues to remain closed due to multiple minor avalanches.

Synopsis The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) reopened the strategic Zojila Pass on Thursday, which acts as a gateway between union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. The pass, located at an altitude of 11,650 feet in the greater Himalayan range, was closed for traffic on January 7. Various mountain passes in high-altitude regions are closed every year due to heavy snowfall, but the BRO was able to keep the pass open for only 68 days this year. It said the pass was kept open for traffic till January 6 through relentless snow clearance operations ensuring that it remained closed for only 68 days this year as compared to 73 days last year. Since the first week of February, the snow clearance operations were undertaken from both sides of the pass located in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh respectively. "Likewise, Razdan pass which provides the only road connectivity between the Gurez sector and the Kashmir Valley has also been successfully reopened on March 16 after a gap of just 58 days. Other important passes at Sadhna, Pharkiyan Gali and Zamindar Gali have been kept open throughout the winter season," it added. Speaking on the occasion, Director General of BRO Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry commended the personnel involved in achieving the "feat". "Early opening of the Zojila and Razdan passes will facilitate augmentation of supply of essential goods and services for people of Ladakh and Gurez Valley," he said. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of busin...

Zojila Pass is on National Highway 1 in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a high mountain pass which offers an adventurous route to travellers. It also offers some magnificent views of the mighty Himalayas. It is an enlightening journey for travellers not just because of its scenic beauty but also for its harsh history. The war between India and Pakistan has left its mark on the land. Zojila Pass has bone-chilling winters, and the pass often becomes unfit for travelling due to heavy rainfall. With the onset of spring, the weather blooms and greenery engulfs the topography of Zoji La. Zojila Pass connects Kashmir and Ladakh. It is a constant attraction among tourists who want to witness the beauty of Ladakh. It is situated at a distance of 9 km from Sonamarg. The beautiful views from Zojila Pass make it a popular tourist destination in India. We skipped breakfast, had tea and Marie Gold biscuit before start. Started around 10 AM again. It was the day we had to cross the mighty Zozila Pass which everyone had been scaring us. Got news that it was open. Had to lie to others about the opening time about the pass but when we reached Zozila it wasn't like anything which was mentioned in blogs before. It was raining again that day and was getting colder and colder. It took us a while to come out of heavily guarded Srinagar, where there were police everywhere. Every petrol bunk, ATM and anything of slightest importance were surrounded by lot of police personnel's. In general the town was qu...

We drove from Sonamarg through the Zojila Pass to Zero Point and Dras (Kargil War Memorial). The grandeur and beauty of the landscape cannot be described or imagined. The road is gradually winding and ascends quite rapidly. Looking down into the valley from which you have ascended is breathtaking. The sheer face of the mountain with the narrow road cut into its face and the opposite rolling mountain range with thick snow on craggy rock and clean, clear rivers running through, makes you feel enveloped in a blanket of immense beauty. A few things to remember. Plan the day and time of your trip well. On Friday, it is closed for maintenance. The timings during which traffic can pass through from each side - Sonamarg or Dras - is released through a travel advisory by the authorities based on weather. We left early ( 5.45 am) which was a very good decision. We avoided the crowd of tourists on the way and reached Zero Point by 7.15 am. We really just wanted to enjoy the landscape in peace. Besides us, there was only a small group of bikers and we reveled in the peace and beauty all-around. The glacier with untouched fresh snow extended on all sides bright and sparkling in the early morning sunlight. No picture can do justice to the place and we tried to capture the moment in our hearts and memories. We drove onto Dras and the Kargil War Memorial and spent some time there. A very well maintained facility and we were glad we visited. On the way we saw Tiger Peak from the road in th...

The BRO has cut down the blockage duration by more than a month. The BRO said: “The Pass was opened after the closure of 110 days this year, as compared to an average of 150 days in previous years. The renewed focus on infrastructure development in the border areas mandated requirement of keeping the closure of ZojiLa Pass to the minimum.” Factoring the important logistics needs, the ZojiLa Pass was kept open till December 31, 2020, and snow clearance operations recommenced on February 7, 2021, by Projects Beacon and Vijayak of the BRO. The Pass normally closes by mid-November every year, with the onset of winters when the temperatures dip to subzero degrees and opens only by end of April the next year. Located at a height of 11,650 feet, Zojila is a strategic pass that provides the vital link between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Ladakh shares disputed borders with Pakistan and China with areas such as Kargil, Siachen, Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) falling in this area. Other than air routes, Ladakh is linked by only two land routes with the rest of India and these are 434 km Srinagar-Leh road and 475 km Manali-Leh road passing through Sarchu. Commending the officials of Project Beacon and Vijayak in achieving this feat, Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, the Director General Border Roads, said that opening of ZojiLa Pass, on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami and in the holy month of Ramzan was a gift for people of Ladakh. “It will facilitate the availability of essential goods and supplie...

The Zozila or In spite of the fact that it is commonly mentioned as Zojila Pass in the worldwide press, the precise English adaptation is Zoji Pass or just Zojila because the suffix “La” represents pass in different languages talked in the Himalayan territory. In present-day languages in North India, “La” and “Darra” are both implemented interchangeably to signify pass. The coordinates of the pass are 34°16′44″ North and 75°28′19″ East. About Zojila Pass From Sonamarg in The pass usually stays closed during the winter months, however the Border Roads Organization (BRO) is operating to boost traffic for the greater part of the year. The Beacon Force division of the Border Roads Organization is responsible of removal of snow and preservation of the path during winter months. When the India Pakistan War took place in 1947, the Zojila Pass was captured by Pakistani aggressors in 1948 in their objective to take over The Zozila Pass is frequently named as the entrance to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. Lying at an elevation of 3,528 meters, the pass is situated in the principal Himalayan Mountain Range on the Srinagar-Leh Highway or National Highway 1D. The Zozila Pass is considered as one of the riskiest passes in this area. Zojila Pass has a remarkable position, bordered by the Kashmir basin on one side and Drass basin on the other side. It overlooks snow-covered summits and dense strip of jungles. The pass remains closed half of the year because of intense snowfall and opens in ...

Traffic advisory for *SSG (Zojila), Zanskar (Penzila) & Padum-Darcha (Shingkula) roads dated on 27th April 2023 (Thursday):- 1) *Kargil- Srinagar (SSG) Road* :- In view of snow accumulation and avalanches in Zojila pass, on 27/4/2023 there shall be no Movement of Vehicular Traffic through Zojila Pass which is temporarily closed now. BRO is carrying out the snow and avalanche clearance from road side on fast track basis and there is further need to carry out more widening for smooth passage of traffic. General Public is advised not to rush towards Zojila untill Advisosry issued by Kargil Police and Traffic Police Kashmir. 2) *Kargil-Zanskar (Penzila) Road*:- On 27/4/2023 subject to fair weather and road clearance, only one way traffic for all vehicles with Anti skid chain shall be allowed from *TCP Skygam towards Panikhar* upto 0900 hrs only from TCP Skygam, thereafter no vehicles shall be allowed to move towards Penzila axis from TCP Skygam Zanskar. 3) *Padum Darcha (Shingkula) Road*:- In view of fresh snow accumulation, slides and avalanches at multiple places, No Vehicle movements shall be allowed in this road from either side (Darcha-Padum) 0n 27/4/2023, untill the road is cleared properly by the concerned road clearing Authority. *For any updates, details and help, please dial*:- *ERSS — 112* *PCR Kargil* -9541902331 -9541902330 *For Zojila Axis* 👇 SHO PS Drass 9541902336 IC PP Minamarag 9541902356 IC PP Shilikchey 9541902358. *For Penzila Axis* 👇 SHO PS Zanskar 941962...

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