Khardung La is a high mountain pass in the Ladakh region of northern India, situated about 39 km north of Leh. At an altitude of around 5,359 m (17,582 ft), it was long touted as the world’s highest motorable road and remains one of the most iconic passes in the Himalayas. The route serves both as a strategic supply corridor for the Indian Army and as a bucket-list destination for adventure travelers and motorcyclists worldwide.