The Hanle Chumar Road in Eastern Ladakh connecting Hanle to the border village of Chumar is ready to greet both soldiers and tourists. The road is expected to be inaugurated in late October or November this year. It further connects to Karzok, one of the world’s highest inhabited villages.
The 91 kms long road shortens the already existing treacherous route and reduces travel time by half. Previously, it took approximately six hours to travel from Hanle to Chumar, but the new route cuts travel time to about two hours. The road facilitates rapid movement of armed forces in this sensitive area and is also widely used by tourists and locals traveling from Hanle to Tso Moriri Lake. It is truly a must-drive route to experience the scenic beauty of Ladakh.
Road to the border village of Chumar
The Hanle-Chumar road, constructed by Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation, traverses the cold and arid region of Ladakh, where temperature plummets to minus 30 degrees. This road crosses the Salsa La Pass the highest pass on this road at an altitude of 17,200 feet, with the stunning Kyun Tso and Chilling Tso lakes nearby.
Projects Himank of BRO connects Border Village
Despite the limited working season, challenging terrain, and snow-bound conditions, Project Himank successfully completed the road within the scheduled timeline. Brigadier Vishal Srivastava, Chief Engineer of Project Himank, visited the site to felicitate the team that worked hard in this challenging terrain.
The road alignment runs through rugged terrain, ranging from 14,500 to 17,200 feet in altitude, providing improved connectivity during harsh winter conditions. It not only boosts tourism but also contributes significantly to the socio-economic development of the region .