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Umling La pass or Umlingla pass or उमलिंग ला (in Hindi) is a high altitude motorable mountain pass located in the Himalayan mountain range of India in the eastern Ladakh near Demchok village close to Indo-Tibetan border. It is situated at an elevation of 5,798 m (19,024 feet) above sea level. Umling La pass has earned the distinction of being the highest motorable pass in the world. Umling La Altitude: 19,024 ft (claimed altitude is 19,300 ft) Location: Changthang region of eastern Ladakh between Hanle and Demchok (soon will come under Changthang district) Best time to visit: June to September Permit requirement: There is no specific permit being given for Umling La, but tourists need to have permit to visit Hanle and nearby areas. Maximum temperature: 10 degrees C Minimum temperature: Below minus 30 degrees C Agency: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Distinction: World's highest motorable pass/road Leh Ladakh Tour Package with Hanle and Umling la pass for 08 days https://discoverlehladakh.in/leh-ladakh-tour-package-with-hanle-and-umling-la-pass-8-days.htm   The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) received applause for building the world's highest road in difficult terrains with low oxygen level and extreme weather with very few water sources. BRO was not building the world's highest road but the engineers came to know about the feat after formation cutting through Umling la. 753 Border Road Task Force (BRTF) of BRO under its project Himank constructed a road from Chisumle to Demchok in 2017 which connects one of the remotest villages and areas of the country. Last year the road was completely black-topped and made completely smooth for all kinds of vehicles. Umling La will be a new tourist destination in Ladakh in the coming years. Mostly adventure and thrill-seeking tourists, who wish to drive through the highest mountain pass, will make a beeline for Umling La pass. As this high