Literally meaning a pass where many roads meet, Baralacha La
in the Zanskar region of Leh Ladakh is one of the highest mountain pass.
Baralacha La pass connects the two prominent mountain ranges of India, Pir
Panjal and Zanskar valley, besides the great Himalayan ranges. Located around
73 km from Keylong on the Manali-Leh highway, the high mountain pass meets
Chandra, Bhaga and Yunan river at some point.
As the mountain pass is nestled deep at the end of lower
Himalayas in India, it serves as a commencing point to some of the most
famous trekking routes in the region. This includes trekking to the highly
popular Chandra Tal and Suraj Tal. Looking at the topography of the renowned
Baralacha La Pass, it is advised that one should make a visit in this Himalayan
region during the summers. Under this, the months from June to November are
best suited for the visit. Officially also, the mountain pass stays open during
that time as winters bring heavy snowfall here.
If you are planning to undertake road trip to Ladakh through
Leh-Manali highway then you will have to cross this pass. If you are going
towards Leh from Manali then it is always advisable to cross this pass before
Noon. The melting of snow and formation of water stream on the high altitudes
of this pass makes it difficult to cross as the day advances. If the current is
too strong then one should return to Jispa as crossing water stream
could get really dangerous.
The best time to visit Baralacha La is during the months of
April to November when the snow melts and road is open for travelers.
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