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Rohtang Pass

A Natural Divide between two Cultures, The Rohtang Pass

At 3978 m, it is easily one of the highest mountain pass!  A 51 km drive from Manali and one of the main attractions in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Rohtang Pass got its name from its very own nature during the harsh winter season. Rohtang means ‘pile of corpses’. This is because once many people died trying to cross the pass during that period. But during summer and till autumn, when the pass gets officially opened every year, the snow capped mountains and the beautiful greenery, leaves a unique mark in the minds of travelers. The Beas river which originates from the Himalayas, flows through the Southern face of the pass at a height of 4361 metres (14308 ft). The Rohtang pass lies between valleys with different cultures. The Kullu Valley towards the south with more of Hindu culture and the high altitude Lahul and Spiti valleys towards the north with more of Budhist culture. The pass is an ancient trade route between people on either side of the Pir Panchal region. We have …