Can you drive through Niti Pass?
India, asia
50.3 km
5,086 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Niti La is calling your name – a seriously sky-high pass straddling the India-China border at a whopping 16,686 feet!
Want to drive it? Here's the deal: this isn't your Sunday drive. Since way back in '62, this route is restricted, and you need special permission from the SDM in Joshimath. Plus, you're heading into the wild – think zero cell service.
The road itself? Mostly paved, thankfully, but you'll absolutely want a 4x4 for this beast. Expect snow from November to mid-May, so plan accordingly!
Starting from Daba Township, you've got a thrilling 31.25 miles of super-steep road ahead, maxing out at a 15% gradient. Nestled in the Nanda Devi National Park, you'll be clinging to countless hairpin turns as you climb! Breathtaking scenery is your reward. Get ready for an epic ride!
Road Details
- Country
- India
- Continent
- asia
- Length
- 50.3 km
- Max Elevation
- 5,086 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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