Kunzum Pass
| Kunzum Pass | |
|---|---|
 Kunzum Pass between Lahaul & Spiti | |
| Elevation | 4,590 m (15,059 ft) |
| Traversed by | Kaza-Keylong |
| Location | Himachal, India |
| Range | Kunzum, Himalayas |
| Coordinates | 32°24′57″N 77°38′55″E / 32.415798°N 77.648528°ECoordinates: 32°24′57″N 77°38′55″E / 32.415798°N 77.648528°E |
Kunzum Pass (Tibetan: Kunzum La, (el. 4,590 m or 15,060 ft), is a high mountain pass on the eastern Kunzum Range of the Himalayas some 122 km (76 mi) from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley and Lahaul Valley with the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is on the route to Kaza the subdivisional headquarters of Spiti. There is also a 15 km trek to the Moon Lake of the Chandratal from the Kunzum Pass. It consists of fifteen (15) sharp hairpin turns, testing driving skills of even experienced drivers. The drivers, travelers and passerby seeks blessings of Kunzum mata before undertaking the dangerous journey.
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Kunzum Mata temple, Kunzum Pass
Kunzum Pass between Lahaul & Spiti
Kunzum La, Lahul and Spiti Himachal Pradesh
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