Fotu La
Mountain pass in India
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Fotu La (Hindi: fōtu lā) or Fatu La is a mountain pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas[1] in India.[2] At an elevation of 4,108 metres (13,478 ft), it is the highest point on the highway, surpassing the famed Zoji La.
Elevation4,108 m (13,478 ft)
Traversed bySrinagar-Leh highway
| Fotu La | |
|---|---|
| Hindi: fōtu lā | |
Fotu La | |
| Elevation | 4,108 m (13,478 ft) |
| Traversed by | Srinagar-Leh highway |
| Location | Ladakh, India |
| Range | Himalaya, Ladakh Range |
| Coordinates | 34°17′21″N 76°42′05″E |
  Location of Fotu La in Ladakh  Fotu La (India) | |
Fotu La is one of two high mountain passes between Leh and Kargil, the other being Namika La.[1]
Moving eastwards, the highway begins to descend towards the Lamayuru after Fotu La. There is a Prasar Bharati television relay station serving Lamayuru located on the pass.
