Zojila Pass connecting Kashmir with Ladakh opens after record 68 days. In pics

Published on Mar 16, 2023 04:39 pm IST

The 3,528-metre high Himalayan Zojila Pass, which connects Kashmir with Ladakh, was on Thursday opened 68 days after it was closed in January.

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In 2021, Zojila Pass was opened after a 110-day closure, while it remained closed for 73 days in 2022.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 16, 2023 04:39 pm IST

In 2021, Zojila Pass was opened after a 110-day closure, while it remained closed for 73 days in 2022.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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The pass would normally be closed by October or November annually and reopened in April or May.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 16, 2023 04:39 pm IST

The pass would normally be closed by October or November annually and reopened in April or May.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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Public relations officer (defence) said BRO accordingly ensured the pass was kept open for traffic till as late as January 6, creating a new record.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Public relations officer (defence) said BRO accordingly ensured the pass was kept open for traffic till as late as January 6, creating a new record.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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Zojila Pass is located on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road (NH-1) at a height of 11,650 feet and provides a vital strategic link between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 16, 2023 04:39 pm IST

Zojila Pass is located on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road (NH-1) at a height of 11,650 feet and provides a vital strategic link between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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Director General Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Lt General Rajeev Chaudhary said the early opening of Zojila and Razdan Passes will facilitate the augmentation of the supply of essential goods and services for the people of Ladakh and Gurez Valley.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 16, 2023 04:39 pm IST

Director General Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Lt General Rajeev Chaudhary said the early opening of Zojila and Razdan Passes will facilitate the augmentation of the supply of essential goods and services for the people of Ladakh and Gurez Valley.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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