India now has the World’s highest road constructed in the country. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed the road in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 19,300 feet.
The government declared the news on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
“The road at Umlingla Pass constructed at an altitude of 19,300 ft betters previous record of a road in Bolivia at 18,953 ft. Umlingla Pass is now connected with a black top road to enhance socio-economic condition and promote tourism in Ladakh,” the government said.
Adding the appreciation for the BRO, the government added saying, “The Border Roads Organisation or BRO achieved the feat due to the grit and resilience of its personnel who work in treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions.”
