Rohtang
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Rohtang
This article has been extracted from
THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908.
OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.
Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.
Pass in the Kulu subdivision of Kangra District, Pun- jab, situated in 32 22' N, and 77 if E., across the Himalayan range which divides the Kulu valley fiom Lahul. The pass leads from Koksar in Lahul to Ralla in Kothi Manali of Kulu, The elevation is only 13,326 feet, a remarkably low level considering that the sides use to 15,000 and 16,000 feet, while within 12 miles are peaks over 20,000 feet in height. The high road to Leh and Yaikand from Kulu and Kangra goes over this pass, which is practicable for laden mules and ponies The pass is dangerous, and generally impassable between November and the end of March or even later. Through it the monsoon rains reach the Chandra valley, and the Beas rises on its southern slope.
Daily limit on tourist vehicles
The Times of India, May 24 2016
AmitAnand Choudhary
Bar on cars to Rohtang stays for now: SC The Supreme Court refused to relax the daily limit on tourist vehicles -800 petroland 400 diesel-run -passing through Rohtang Pass, saying a higher number will only be allowed after it was satisfied that it would not harm the environment of the ecologically sensitive zone.
A bench of Justices Prafulla C Pant and D Y Chandrachud turned down the plea of Himachal Pradesh government and the state's taxi operators' association for instant relief by allowing at least 5,000 vehicles to cross Rohtang Pass in the ongoing tourist season.
