10 Amazingly Beautiful Mountain Passes in India for Adventure Freaks

Imagine yourself travelling through the highest mountain passes and getting lost in the clouds. That everlasting thrilling experience will bring an adrenaline rush. India has many mountain passes with picturesque views and is a must-visit for all adventure freaks.

Here is a list of 10 beautiful mountain passes in India for all adventure freaks to add to your bucket list

1. Malsej Ghat Mountain Pass

The Malsej Ghat Mountain Pass is located at the height of 700 m on Maharashtra’s Kalyan- Ahmedgarh Road. The view of the valley attracts many tourists to the place. It is known for its avian population, wildlife and dark woods and is a natural habitat for flamingos, tigers, leopards, rabbits, and peacocks.

2. Zanskar Mountain Passes

The Zanskar Mountain Range is located at a height of 6000 m. The road from Srinagar to Leh passes through this pass. The Zanskar Mountain range separates the Zanskar valley from the Indus valley at Leh. 

3. Kangchenjunga Mountain range

The Kangchenjunga mountain range is located at the height of 8586 m and is the third-highest mountain in the world. It lies in the border region of India and Nepal. Among the highest peaks of the range is Mount Everest.

4. Kedarnath Mountain Peak

The Kedarnath Mountain Peak is located at a height of 6940 m and lies south of the Gangotri glacier. It is the tallest peak on the south side of the Gangotri Glacier, and many tourists are attracted to the place to visit Gaumukh, which is the place where the river Ganges comes out and is at a distance of 15 kilometers from Kedarnath peak.

5. Nilgiri Mountain Range

The Nilgiri Mountain Range is located at an elevation of 2637 m in Northwestern Tamil Nadu and lies at the border of two states- Karnataka and Kerala. A wide range of flora and fauna are found in this range. Ranging from mosses, algae, plants and fungi to the animal Nilgiritahr are present there.

6. Mahulidudma Mountain Range, Malkangiri

The Mahulidudma Mountain is located at a height of 2700 ft. The forest in that range is a protected forest, and many people from nearby cities go there for trekking.

7. Mothugudem Mountain Range, Andhra Pradesh

It is a beautiful place surrounded by greenery. The beautiful waterfalls attract many tourists to the place.

8. Nanda Devi Mountain Peak

Nanda Devi Mountain Peak is at 7816 m in Uttarakhand and is the second-highest mountain in India. There is a UNESCO world heritage site- a high-altitude national park that attracts tourists to the place.

9. Kudremukha Mountain Pass, Karnataka

Kudremukha Mountain Pass is located at the height of 1894 m and is the second-highest pass in Karnataka. It is a paradise for nature lovers and trekkers. The place has a wide range of flora and fauna and is covered with lush green forest.

10. Garhwal Mountain Range, Uttarakhand

The Garhwal Mountain Ranges are located in Uttarakhand and are a part of the Sivalik Hills. The most popular tourist destination Mussoorie is located in this range. Other places located in this range are-  Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Dhanaulti, Auli, Chakrata, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nanda Devi and many more.

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