Lipulekh Pass
- Title
- Lipulekh Pass
- Description
Overview
Lipulekh Pass (Lipulekh La) is a high-altitude mountain pass at approximately $5,334\text{ m}$ on the Nepal-China border in the far-western corner of Nepal (Darchula district, Sudurpashchim Province).
Significance
- Trade Route: Historically served as a trade route between Nepal/India and Tibet.
- Pilgrimage: A key access point for Hindu pilgrims traveling to Mount Kailash and Manasarovar.
- Geopolitics: The area is part of Nepal's disputed Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh tri-junction territory.
- Category
- Pass
- Province
- Sudurpashchim
- Key Figure/Measurement
- Altitude: ~5,334 m; Nepal-China border pass