Ganda La
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The top of Ganda La (winter pass); the way to Skiu.
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| Elevation | 4,980 m (16,339 ft) |
| Location | India |
| Range | Himalaya |
| Coordinates | 34°2′29.62″N 77°21′45.42″E / 34.0415611°N 77.3626167°ECoordinates: 34°2′29.62″N 77°21′45.42″E / 34.0415611°N 77.3626167°E |
Ganda La (also called the Kanda La) is a high mountain pass located at around 4980 metres above sea level in Ladakh, 23 km south-west of Leh, in the Himalayas in India. It lies within the Hemis National Park. and connects the Markha valley villages to Leh, and is regularly used by local people. The summer pass is open from June, and the winter pass (half kilometre north-west of summer pass) is open from late April.
The Markha Valley trek crosses the pass on the section between Rumbak and Skiu villages, which is usually done over 2 days. The other pass on the trek is the Gongmaru La (Kongmaru La).
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