Towering at about 16,040 feet, Baralacha La is a total legend among Indian Himalayan passes. Among the highest motorable roads in India, back in ancient times, this spot was a massive crossroads for traders moving between Lahaul, Spiti, Ladakh, and Zanskar.
Today, just driving up there is half the fun. You’ll pass frozen glaciers, icy mountain streams, and some of the craziest views the Manali-Leh road has to offer. Depending on when you visit, you might even find yourself driving between giant walls of snow carved out for the highway. The road usually opens up from late May through October, but that entirely depends on how much snow dumps on the pass.
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