| Banihal Pass | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,832 m (9,291 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location | India |
| Range | Pīr Panjāl Range |
Banihal Pass (devanagari: बनिहाल दर्रा) is a pass across the Pir Panjal Range at 2,832 metres maximum elevation. This mountain range separates the Kashmir valley in the Indian state Jammu and Kashmir from the outer Himalaya and plains to the south. Banihal pass remains covered by sonw during the winter. Jawahar tunnel under Banihal pass is used for road transport. In Kashmiri language, "Banihāl" means blizzard.[1]