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Bum La Pass at India-China border point is a culmination of history, geography and the presence of the army that makes you feel deeply emotional.
About Bum La Pass
- Bum La Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located near Tawang, in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Altitude: Approximately 15,200 feet (4,633 metres) above sea level.
- It lies on the India–China border and is one of the most sensitive yet accessible border points that tourists can visit in India.
- Historical Significance:
- During the 1962 India-China War, the Bum La sector witnessed intense fighting between Indian and Chinese forces.
- Subedar Joginder Singh, awarded the Param Vir Chakra (posthumously), fought against Chinese forces in this sector.
- The pass is also associated with the Dalai Lama’s escape from Tibet into India in 1959.
- It is an officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) point between the Indian Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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Last updated on Nov, 2026
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