Ganda La
| Ganda La | |
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The top of Ganda La (winter pass); the way to Skiu. | |
| Elevation | 4,980 m (16,339 ft) |
| Location | India |
| Range | Himalaya |
| Coordinates | 34°2′29.62″N 77°21′45.42″E / 34.0415611°N 77.3626167°ECoordinates: 34°2′29.62″N 77°21′45.42″E / 34.0415611°N 77.3626167°E |
Ganda La is a high mountain pass located at around 4980 metres above sea level in Ladakh, 23 km south-west of Leh, in the Himalayas in India. It connects the Markha valley villages to Leh, and is regularly used by local people. The summer pass is opened from June, and the winter pass (half kilometre north-west of summer pass) is opened from late April.
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