Mountain passes of Nepal
This is a list of mountain passes of Nepal.
Notable mountain passes
This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.Name | Province | Height | Notes | Ref(s) |
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Amphu Labtsa pass | Koshi Province | 5,845 metres (19,177 ft) | ||
Cho La Pass | 5,420 metres (17,782 ft) | |||
Chiyo Bhanjyang | 3,139 metres (10,299 ft) | |||
Lho La | 6,026 m (19,770 ft) | |||
Nangpa La | 5,806 m (19,049 ft) | |||
Tipta La | 5,118 m (16,791 ft) | |||
Umbak Pass | 5,806 m (19,049 ft) | |||
Ghari La | 5,746 m (18,852 ft) | |||
Lumba Sumba | 5,160 m (16,930 ft) | |||
Kang La Pass | Gandaki Province | 5,306 metres (17,408 ft) | ||
Kora La | 4,660 metres (15,290 ft) | |||
Thorong La | 5,416 metres (17,769 ft) | |||
Larkya La | 5,106 metres (16,752 ft) | |||
Nyalu Lagna Pass | Karnali Province | 4,995 metres (16,388 ft) | ||
Tinkar Pass | Sudurpashchim Province | 5,258 metres (17,251 ft) | ||
Lipulekh Pass | 5,110 metres (16,770 ft) | Claimed by Nepal | ||
Limpiyadhura Pass | 5,530 metres (18,140 ft) |
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