Shipki-La Pass Latest News
China has agreed in principle to the proposal of resuming trade through Shipki-La in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh during the recent visit of its Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India.
About Shipki-La Pass
- It is a motorable mountain pass situated at an altitude of 3,930 meters, bordering India and China in tribal district of Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh.
- It also serves as the boundary post on the frontier between China and India.
- It is one of the highest motorable passes.
- Through this pass the Sutlej River (known as Langqen Zangbo in Tibet) enters India, has long served as a vital trade corridor between India and Tibet.
- The old name of Shipki La was Pema La, or Shared Gate, also known as Shared Pass.
- It was declared the Line of Actual Control post-1962, and later, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police named it Shipki La.
- Shipki La Pass Significance: The opening of Shipki La to tourists is part of a broader strategy to stimulate economic growth in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti, which share a 240-km border with China.
Source: TH
Shipki La Pass FAQs
Q1: Where is the Shipki La pass located?
Ans: Kinnaur district
Q2: Which is the longest pass in India?
Ans: Umling La or Umlingla Pas
