Prayer flags and signs at the top of what claims to be the world's highest drivable road pass, Khardung La.

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Prayer flags and signs at the top of what claims to be the world's highest drivable road pass, Khardung La. The pass is variously claimed to have a height of 5359 m (17,582 feet) or 5,602 m (18,380 feet) or 5,682 m (18,640 feet). One notice says 'Welcome to one and every tourist Khardong La Highest motorable road in the world altitude altitude 18380 ft'. Others relate to the Nubra Shyok and Karakorum wild life sanctuary. Khardung La, Ladakh, Republic of India. 14Sep11

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Location: Khardung La, Ladakh, Republic of India. 14Sep11
Photo credit: © Michael Grant Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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