Fotu La
Fotu La (Hindi: fōtu lā) or Fatu La is a mountain pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas[1] in India.[2] At an elevation of 4,108 metres (13,478 ft), it is the highest point on the highway, surpassing the famed Zoji La.
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| Hindi: fōtu lā | |
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| Elevation | 4,108 m (13,478 ft) |
| Traversed by | Srinagar-Leh highway |
| Location | Ladakh, India |
| Range | Himalaya, Ladakh Range |
| Coordinates | 34°17′38″N 76°42′08″E |
  Location of Fotu La in Ladakh  Fotu La (India) | |
Fotu La is one of two high mountain passes between Leh and Kargil, the other being Namika La.[1]
Moving eastwards, the highway begins to descend towards the Lamayuru after Fotu La. There is a Prasar Bharati television relay station serving Lamayuru located on the pass.
References
- Hilary Keating (July–August 1993). "The Road to Leh". Saudi Aramco World. Houston, Texas: Aramco Services Company. 44 (4): 8–17. ISSN 1530-5821. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
- GeoNames. "Fotu La Pass". Retrieved 17 June 2009.
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