Located in the southern part of Asia, the terrain of the country is varied and often presents great challenges. The mountains of India are home to several elegant overnight facilities, boasting scenic views and fresh mountain air.
Highest mountain passes of India:
| Mountain pass | Elevation | State |
| Umling La | 5.793m (19,005ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Kungzhag La | 5.780m (18,963ft) | Sikkim |
| Kiu La | 5.711m (18,736ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Gurudongmar peak | 5.631m (18,474ft) | Sikkim |
| Mana La | 5.610m (18,406 ft) | Uttarakhand |
| Marsimik La | 5.590 m (18,339ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Dongkha La | 5.533m (18,152ft) | Sikkim |
| Photi La | 5.524m (18,124ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Daulat Beg Oldi | 5.523m (18,120ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Kaksang La | 5.438m (17,841ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Saser La | 5.411m (17,753ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Depsang La | 5.376m (17,637ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Ane La | 5.370m (17,618ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Chang La | 5.360m (17,590ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Khardung La | 5.359m (17,582ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Tso Lhamo Lake | 5.330m (17,490ft) | Sikkim |
| Taglang La | 5.328 m (17,480ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Wari La | 5.312m (17,427ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Boizardin La | 5.298m (17,381ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Imis La | 5.290m (17,355ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Lenak La | 5.201m (17,063ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Rezang La | 5.199m (17,057ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Kongka La | 5.191m (17,030ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Gurudongmar Lake | 5.154m (16,909ft) | Sikkim |
| Chorbat La | 5.141m (16,866ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Thit Zarbo La | 5.107m (16,755ft) | Jammu and Kashmir |
