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The gateway between the union territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, the Zoji La Pass has been opened by the Border Roads Organisation for traffic on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road.
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About Zojila Pass
- It is a mountain pass that builds connectivity between Kashmir valley and its west Dras and Suru valleys to its northeast and the Indus to its far east.
- The Zojila Tunnel has been constructed to reduce the distance between Srinagar and Leh to mitigate the issue of mobility due to heavy snowfall in the region.
- This tunnel is Asia’s longest and bi-directional tunnel with all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh.
- It is located at an altitude of 11,650 feet and is strategically important for India as it offers a link between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. It is also the key to the operational preparedness of the armed forces.
- It is a 14.2 km long tunnel.
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