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3mo ago

India Opens 91-Km Hanle–Chumar High-Altitude Road in Ladakh to Public

Built by BRO’s Project Himank across 14,500–17,200 feet, the route is pitched as a year‑round boost to military mobility, with knock‑on benefits for tourism.

New 91-Km All-Weather Road Boosts India’s Military Might Along LAC in Eastern Ladakh | Image: X
Ladakh's 91 Km Long Hanle-Chumar Road Is Now Open For Public! Know Everything About This All-weather Route. (Image: Canva)

Overview

  • The Indian Army announced the opening on its official X handle, confirming public access between Hanle and the border village of Chumar.
  • The link traverses extreme elevations up to about 17,200 feet and includes the Salsa La Pass, according to the Army.
  • The Army says the road provides strategic connectivity for forces along the LAC, enhancing logistics and operational readiness.
  • The corridor also connects Hanle Observatory, Kyun Tso Lake, Chilling Tso Lake and Tso Moriri, supporting local travel and economic activity.
  • Media describe the route as all‑weather and a “force multiplier” for rapid deployment, and Times Now reports the opening coincided with 50 BRO projects under Operation Sindoor worth about ₹947 crore, including 16 in Ladakh.