Marsimik La
Mountain pass
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::summary Mountain pass ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Marsimik La |
| map | India Ladakh#India |
| map_relief | 0 |
| map_caption | Location of Marsimik La in Ladakh |
| elevation_m | 5582 |
| location | Ladakh, India |
| range | Himalaya |
| coordinates | |
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| name = Marsimik La | photo = | photo_caption = | map = India Ladakh#India | map_relief = 0 | map_caption = Location of Marsimik La in Ladakh | elevation_m = 5582| elevation_ref = | location = Ladakh, India | range = Himalaya | coordinates = | topo =
Marsimik La or Marsemik La, also called Lankar La, elevation 5,582 m is a high mountain pass in the Chang Chenmo Range in the Indian union territory of Ladakh, 96 km east of Leh as the crow flies. Ladakh's route to the Chang Chenmo Valley traverses the pass.
Geography
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/Trade-routes-via-Pangong-and-Changchenmo-Douglas-Forsythe-1878.jpg" caption="Trade routes of Ladakh (1878)"] ::
Marsimik La is located about 20 km northeast of Lukung at the tip of Pangong Lake, and 15 km southwest of Pamzal in the Chang Chenmo Valley. The ridge line of Marsimik La divides the basin of the Pangong Lake from the Chang Chenmo River.
The description of Marsimik La in the Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladak (1890) states:About 4 km to the east of Marsimik La is another ridge line which divides the western portion of the Pangong Lake basin with the central portion that drains into the lake via the Khurnak Plain. China's claimed border and the present Line of Actual Control runs through this ridge line. The passes Kiu La () and Ane La () lie on this ridge line. The river Kiu Chu flows down from Kiu La and joins Chumesang River at Dambu Guru, the combined river flowing through Changlung Lungpa to drain into the Pangong Lake.
Transportation
The "Phobrang-Marsimik La-Tsogtsalu-Hot Springs Road" (PMTHR) or "Marsimik La Road" via Phobrang-Marsimik La-Tsogstsalu to Hot Springs,India boosts road links to LAC standoff points, Indian Express, 2nd July 2023. This Marsimik La Road via Lukung to Pamzal, constructed by India's Border Roads Organisation, traverses the pass. It is regarded as one of the highest motorable passes in the world. The other alternate route to Tsogtsalu is the 55 km long "Changchenmo-Tsogtsalu Road" (CTR) from confluence of Changchenmo & Shyok River to Tsogtsalu.
References
Bibliography
References
- "Google Maps Terrain for Marsimik showing elevation of circa 5590m La".
- [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/forbidden-zones-in-ladakh-to-soon-welcome-tourists/articleshow/100512677.cms Forbidden zones in Ladakh to soon welcome tourists], Times of India, 26 May 2023.
- (23 August 2017). "Amid Doklam standoff, MHA asks BRO to build stand-alone road for access to vantage points". The Indian Express.
- Vishnoi, Anubhuti. (2023-08-03). "Over 20 Strategic Roads Close to LAC have Year-end Deadline". The Economic Times.
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