Khardung Pass (nat Geo)

[MacRS200]

Just watched a programme on National Geographic about a drive over the Khardung Pass. What a road, it goes up to over 18,000 feet, if the mad drivers, landslides or avalanches don't get you altitude sickness will.

Anyone else watch it?

[Boothby Coggles]

Just watched a programme on National Geographic about a drive over the Khardung Pass. What a road, it goes up to over 18,000 feet, if the mad drivers, landslides or avalanches don't get you altitude sickness will.

Anyone else watch it?

I didn't watch it as I've only got freeview, but I can go one better - I went to the top of the pass a year or so ago when I was on holiday. Damn cold it was as well - loads of snow about as it was the start of the winter season. The Indian Army were there with loads of trucks having snow chains fitted ready for the descent down the other side. Parked at the top was a Royal Enfield motor cycle, (the "modern" Indian version I assume) - must have been an interesting journey for the rider .