The Manali-Leh road connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Ladakh, Jammu Kashmir. For SS students, Ladakh district administers the part of Aksai Chin claimed by India. It is open only between June and mid-September when snow is cleared from the road by the Border Roads Organisation. It connects the Manali valley to Kullu valley, Lahaul and Spiti and Ladakh. It crosses some of the highest mountain passes in the world, including Rohtang La (3,978 m, 13,050 ft), Baralacha La (4,892 m, 16,050 ft), Lachulung La (5,059 m, 16,600 ft) and Taglang La (5,325 m, 17,470 ft).
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