Don’t glance down at your phone on the road to Niti Pass
India, asia
50.3 km
5,086 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventurers, because Niti La Pass is calling! This incredible high-altitude pass straddles the India-China border, topping out at a staggering 16,686 feet.
Heads up: after the 1962 war, this route connecting Uttarakhand (India) and southern Tibet became a restricted area. You'll need to snag permission from the SDM in Joshimath before you even think about heading up. This is seriously remote territory, so don't expect your cell phone to work.
The road itself? Mostly paved, but trust me, you'll want a 4x4 to tackle it. Winter slams the door shut from November to mid-May with heavy snow.
Starting from Daba Township, you'll wind your way for 31 epic miles through Nanda Devi National Park. Get ready for some seriously steep climbs (we're talking up to 15% grades!) and a never-ending series of hairpin turns that will test your driving skills. But the scenery? Totally worth it.
Where is it?
Don’t glance down at your phone on the road to Niti Pass is located in India (asia). Coordinates: 21.9908, 79.3836
Road Details
- Country
- India
- Continent
- asia
- Length
- 50.3 km
- Max Elevation
- 5,086 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 21.9908, 79.3836
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