Baralacha La Pass
Mountain Pass/Peak
Baralacha La Pass
Baralacha La Pass, also known as Bara-lacha Pass, is a high mountain pass located in the Zanskar range of Northern India. It sits at an elevation of 4,850 meters (15,910 feet) and connects the Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to the Leh district in Ladakh. The pass is a crucial part of the Leh-Manali Highway (NH3) and serves as a gateway for transportation between these regions.
The pass is known for its breathtaking scenery, especially during the monsoon season when melting snow adds to the beauty of the area. The Chandra and Bhaga rivers, which are headwaters of the Chenab River, originate near the pass. The native name of Chenab, "Chandrabhaga," signifies the union of these two rivers downstream.
According to local folklore, the pass is associated with a beautiful love story of two divine lovers, Chandramukhi (daughter of the Moon god) and Surya Bhaga (son of the Sun god). They decided to perform their eternal marriage atop the Baralacha La, and their journey has become a part of the region's mythology.
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Baralacha La Pass is located in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
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