Sia La
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Elevation | 5,589 metres (18,337 ft) |
Location | India |
Range | Eastern Karakoram Range |
Sia La is a mountain pass situated on Saltoro Ridge, which sits immediately west of the vast Siachen Glacier. Currently held by India, the pass lies near the line of control dividing Indian- and Pakistani-administered territory.
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- Close C, Burrard S, Younghusband F et al (1930). ""Nomenclature in the Karakoram: Discussion"". The Geographical Journal 76 (2): 148–158. doi: .
- "A Slow Thaw", Time.