Taglang La
ཏག་ལང་ལ
A pass on the Leh–Manali highway at about 5,328 m. It is required on the way north from Tso Kar back to Leh.
Taglang La is the second-highest pass on the Leh–Manali highway. An old sign proclaims it the “world’s second-highest motor pass,” though its actual ranking is disputed. The pass lies at about 5,328 m and is surrounded by snowy peaks. From Tso Kar it takes about 1 hour to reach going north, and you then descend through Rumtse back to Leh. The air is thin, so do not stay longer than 15–20 minutes. If you have a headache or other signs of altitude sickness, descend quickly.
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