Question 1

How do you get to Baralacha La?

Accepted Answer

There are various ways to reach the Baralacha La.By road: It could be reached by road from either Manali or Leh. It will take approximately 6-7 hours from Manali and around 10 hours from Leh to reach.By air: To reach Manali or Leh, one could avail of air services from Delhi. From Manali, one can take a road trip of 190.4 km to reach Baralacha La. This journey takes approximately 6 hours. From Leh, you need to travel 281.8 km to reach the pass.By train: One could also reach Manali via train but the train services to Leh have not been established yet owing to the high altitude of the place.

Question 2

What is the altitude of Baralacha La?

Accepted Answer

The Baralacha La pass is situated at a very high altitude of 16,040 feet from the sea level. It is one of the highest passes in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 3

Why is Baralacha La a famous tourist destination?

Accepted Answer

The Baralacha La is situated at a very high altitude and thus, surrounded by numerous scenic locations that leave the onlookers spellbound and yearning for more. This scenic destination is easy to reach by vehicles and trekkers alike. There are various activities that one could enjoy in the Baralacha La pass, which also attracts adventure lovers. Baralacha La is the location from where two major treks are flagged off, Suraj Tal and ChandraTal trek.

Question 4

Is the Baralacha La road open in winters?

Accepted Answer

The Baralacha La is closed during the winter due to extreme snowfall. Owing to the high altitude, there is tremendous rain and snowfall in the Baralacha pass during winters. Hence for the safety of the tourists, it is advised to avoid visiting the region because of the roads that are slippery and inaccessible.