II. Mountain Passes 

Himachal Pradesh is traversed by numerous mountain passes, each with its own characteristics and historical significance. These passes facilitate travel and connect diverse regions.

• Passes of Moderate Altitude:
  • Basodan (2,400 meters): Connects Chamba and Bhattiyat.
  • Dulchi (2,788 meters): Links Mandi and Kullu.
  • Bhubu (2,895 meters): Provides a route between Joginder Nagar and Kullu.
  • Padri (3,050 meters): Connects Chamba and Jammu.
  • Jalori (3,135 meters): Located in Inner and Outer Seraj (Kullu).
  • Chauri (3,150 meters): Joins Chamba and Kangra.
  • Rashol Jot (3,230 meters): In Kullu.
  • Pajanund Galu (3,280 meters): Links Mandi and Kullu.
  • Khauli Galu (3,440 meters): In Kullu.
  • Jalsu Ka Jot (3,450 meters): Connects Kangra and Chamba.
• Mid-Altitude Passes:
  • Chandrakhani Galu (3,600 meters): In Kullu.
  • Tainti Galu (3,600 meters): Also in Kullu.
  • Baleni Jot (3,730 meters): Connects Kangra and Chamba.
  • Gharhu Jot (3,730 meters): In Kullu.
  • Sari Galu (3,740 meters): Links Kullu and Kangra.
  • Waru Pass (3,870 meters): Joins Kangra and Chamba.
  • Shibaling Pass (3,980 meters): In Kinnaur.
  • Rohtang Pass (3,978 meters): A significant pass connecting Kullu and Lahaul.
  • Bherianga Pass (4,140 meters): Links Kullu and Kangra.
• High-Altitude Passes:
  • Hamta Jot Pass (4,270 meters): Connects Pir Panjal, Kullu, and Spiti.
  • Singoor Pass (4,310 meters): Joins Kangra and Bharmaur.
  • Indrahar Pass (4,320 meters): Also connects Kangra and Bharmaur.
  • Tori Jot (4,360 meters): Links Kangra and Chamba.
  • Sach Pass (4,395 meters): Connects Chamba and Pangi.
  • Ranjcha Pass (4,400 meters): Joins Lahaul and Spiti.
  • Shipkila (4,500 meters): In Lahaul-Spiti.
  • Kunzum La (4,520 meters): Also in Lahaul-Spiti.
  • Shi Jot (4,530 meters): In Kullu.
  • Rangchi Galu (4,540 meters): Also in Kullu.
  • Tamsar Pass (4,572 meters): Connects Kangra and Bara Banghal.
  • Shinka Pass (4,575 meters): Joins Kinnaur and Garhwal.
  • Burua Pass (Buran Ghati) (4,578 meters): Also connects Kinnaur and Garhwal.
  • Rupin Ghati (4,625 meters): Links Kinnaur and Garhwal.
  • Talang Pass (4,640 meters): Connects Kangra and Chamba.
  • Kathikukri (4,640 meters): Joins Kullu and Kangra.
  • Gairu Jot (4,660 meters): In Kangra.
  • Drati Pass (4,720 meters): Connects Chamba and Pangi.
  • Kalicho (4,729 meters): Links Lahaul and Bharmaur.
  • Khidala Galu (4,750 meters): In Chamba.
  • Nikhora Pass (4,750 meters): Connects Kangra and Bharmaur.
  • Animal Pass (4,880 meters): In Kullu.
  • Manali Pass (4,880 meters): Links Manali and Kangra.
  • Bara Lachala (4,890 meters): In the Pangi Range, Lahaul, and Bharmaur area.
  • Temp La (4,930 meters): In Lahaul-Spiti.
  • Chabia Pass (4,934 meters): Also in the Pangi Range, Lahaul, and Bharmaur area.
  • Mulari Jot (4,960 meters): In Lahaul.
  • Kugti Pass (4,961 meters): Connects Lahaul and Bharmaur.
  • Shipting (4,980 meters): Links Bharmaur and Lahaul.
  • Taintu Ka Jot (5,000 meters): Joins Kullu and Kangra.
  • Sara Unga Pass (5,010 meters): Connects Kullu and Spiti.
  • Shakarof (5,022 meters): In Lahaul-Spiti.
  • Asha Gali (5,030 meters): Links Kangra, Lahaul, and Spiti.
  • Nalgaon Pass (5,030 meters): Joins Kinnaur and Garhwal.
  • Duggi Jot (5,060 meters): Connects Bharmaur and Lahaul.
  • Kamilaga Pass (5,151 meters): Links Kinnaur and Garhwal.
  • Makori Jot (5,190 meters): In Kangra.
  • Lamkhaga Pass (5,284 meters): Joins Kinnaur and Garhwal.
  • Charang Pass (5,266 meters): Also connects Kinnaur and Garhwal.
  • Pin Parbati (5,319 meters): Links Kullu and Spiti.
  • Borsa Pass (5,360 meters): Joins Kinnaur and Garhwal.
  • Laluni Jot (5,440 meters): In Lahaul-Spiti.
  • Chobu Pass (altitude unspecified): Connects Bharmaur, Lahaul, and Spiti.
  • Bhim Ghasutri Jot (altitude unspecified): Links Kangra and Chamba.