The Zoji La Pass, a well-known mountain pass in Ladakh, is well-known for a variety of reasons. It was the location of the Indo-Pakistan War in 1947-48, and it’s a legendary dirt trail route with hairpin curves and breathtaking views that evoke a range of emotions in you.
The Zoji La Pass, with about 3,528 metres in height, is the second highest pass on the NH 1, behind the Fotu La Pass. It links the Jammu And kashmir to the west, the Drass & Suru Lowlands to the northeastern, and also the Indus Valley to the east.
The Legend of Zoji La Pass
In 1848, militias supported by the Pakistan Army conquered Zoji La Pass, with the eventual goal of conquering Ladakh. The pass, however, was seized by the Indian Army on November 1, 1948, in an attack dubbed Operation Bison.