How to drive the paved road to Langza?

Langza is a high-mountain village at an elevation of 4.311m (14,143ft) above sea level, located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in India.

Langza

Where is Langza?

Nestled between the mountains, the town is located in a bowl-shaped area in the Spiti Valley, in the northern part of the country. The village is dominated by the statue of Lord Buddha, overlooking the valley, an ancient monastery, and mud houses.

Is the road to Langza paved?

The road to the town is mostly asphalted, with many steep parts (hitting a 10% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps) and narrow sections, and features 14 hairpin turns. Stay away if you're scared of heights.

How long is the road to Langza?

Starting from the Spiti Valley Road (Road 505), the ascent is 14.4km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 657 meters. The average gradient is 4.56%.
Pic: Prince Saini

 

 

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