Mountain Passes of India — Map for UPSC Prelims
UPSC Maps covers 23 mountain passes across the Himalayas and the Western Ghats for Prelims 2027. Learn each pass with its range, state and connectivity role — Nathu La, Zoji La and Palghat Gap recur in papers. Locate them on the map and drill with spaced revision.
23 locations across 10 states/UTs · Explore on the map · Drill them · Guided journey
Top locations to master first
| Place | State/UT | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Karakoram Pass | Ladakh | 35.51°N, 77.83°E |
| Zoji La | Ladakh | 34.31°N, 75.54°E |
| Lipu Lekh | Uttarakhand | 30.22°N, 81.04°E |
| Nathu La | Sikkim | 27.25°N, 88.83°E |
| Sela Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | 27.51°N, 92.10°E |
| Palakkad Gap | Kerala, Tamil Nadu | 10.75°N, 76.70°E |
| Khardung La | Ladakh | 34.28°N, 77.61°E |
| Banihal Pass | Jammu and Kashmir | 33.45°N, 75.19°E |
| Rohtang Pass | Himachal Pradesh | 32.37°N, 77.25°E |
| Shipki La | Himachal Pradesh | 31.82°N, 78.74°E |
| Mana Pass | Uttarakhand | 30.85°N, 79.44°E |
| Bum La | Arunachal Pradesh | 27.76°N, 91.95°E |
Frequently asked
Which mountain passes are important for UPSC?
Himalayan passes like Nathu La and Zoji La plus the Palghat Gap — all 23 are mapped with range and state.
How to learn passes quickly?
Group by range, place each on the map, and connect it to a connectivity project or border state.
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