The Zoji La
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The Zoji La
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Zoji La, one the most stunning sights I've ever seen in my entire life (no kidding). Though this may not be the most stunning picture clicked :) . Our driver refused to stop for us to click a good photograph. He gave us the option of either getting stuck in the snow or skidding off the edge.

It is located on National Highway 1D between Leh and Srinagar. Though often referred to as Zojila Pass in the foreign press, the correct English translation is Zoji Pass or simply Zojila, since the suffix 'La' itself means pass in several Himalayan languages.

Zoji La is 9 km (5.6 mi) from Sonamarg and provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir. It runs at an elevation of approximately 3,528 metres (11,575 ft), and is the second highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoji_La

Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: f 9
Date/Time Clicked: 2009-09-03 15:58:59
Focal Length: 18 mm
Camera: Canon, Canon EOS 1000D

Photo Tags: clouds, himalayas, landscape, mountains, zojila pass,

  • fkin crazy!!! looks almost like it's ripped out of a game!! u been doing a lot of travelling bubba :p
    Warren @ 2009-09-18 09:39:55
  • rockin!

    greycellsinxs @ 2009-09-18 10:49:36
  • dhool
    vicky @ 2009-09-18 11:07:01
  • no words to describe this one!!!
    Francis @ 2009-10-10 18:08:59
  • LOTR could've been shot here!!
    Richei56 @ 2009-10-10 23:05:18
  • Another breathtaking shot. Ladakh was always on my todo list, now I got to add Zoji La to it as well !!!
    Yash B @ 2010-08-03 10:28:09