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Ladakh MP inaugurates road constructed by Indian Army at 18600ft

Ladakh MP inaugurates road constructed by Indian Army at 18600ft

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A road connecting Leh to the Pangong Lake of sincere political importance, was inaugurated by Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyalon on tuesday, who said that the stretch passing through the Kela Pass at 18,600 feet will be world's highest motorable way."The road, which was inaugurated today, will be the world's highest motorable road for the general public at a height of 18,600 feet. Up till now, the Khardungla Pass was the world's highest motorable road for the general public at a height of 18,380 feet," Namgyalon told PTI.The road is constructed by the 58 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army which will significantly reduce 41-km of travel from Leh (Zingral to Tangtse) to the Pangong Lake crossing the Kela Pass."Tourists will be able to see the world's highest motorable road, rare medicinal plants, participate in snow sport activities, see nomadic livestock, lakes and other attractions," the MP also said.Namgyalon also lauded the diligence of the Indian Army for the construction of the road. The inauguration took place in the presence of Lt Gen P G K Menon, General Officer Commanding 14th Corp, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee and Stanzin Chosphel, Executive Councillors, Ven. Lama Konchok Tsephel, Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, among others.

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