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Mountain Passes of Nepal

18 mountain passes of Nepal, from trekking high points like Thorong La and Larkya La to historic Tibet trade routes like Nangpa La and Kora La.

On this list: Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Mangsha Dhura sit in territory disputed between Nepal and India. They're listed here as Wikipedia's source lists them, under Sudurpashchim Province.

Showing 18 of 18 entries

Updated Sep 6, 2026

Lho La

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
6,026
Notes
On the Nepal–Tibet border, above Everest Base Camp.

Amphu Labtsa Pass

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
5,845
Notes
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Nangpa La

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
5,806
Notes
A historic Nepal–Tibet trade route.

Umbak Pass

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
5,806
Notes
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Ghari La

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
5,746
Notes
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Limpiyadhura Pass

Province
Sudurpashchim Province
Elevation (m)
5,530
Notes
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Mangsha Dhura

Province
Sudurpashchim Province
Elevation (m)
5,490
Notes
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Cho La Pass

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
5,420
Notes
One leg of the popular Everest region Three Passes trek.

Thorong La

Province
Gandaki Province
Elevation (m)
5,416
Notes
The high point of the popular Annapurna Circuit trek.

Kang La Pass

Province
Gandaki Province
Elevation (m)
5,306
Notes
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Tinkar Pass

Province
Sudurpashchim Province
Elevation (m)
5,258
Notes
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Lumba Sumba

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
5,160
Notes
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Tipta La

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
5,118
Notes
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Lipulekh Pass

Province
Sudurpashchim Province
Elevation (m)
5,110
Notes
Territory claimed by Nepal, also administered by India.

Larkya La

Province
Gandaki Province
Elevation (m)
5,106
Notes
The high point of the Manaslu Circuit trek.

Nyalu Lagna Pass

Province
Karnali Province
Elevation (m)
4,995
Notes
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Kora La

Province
Gandaki Province
Elevation (m)
4,660
Notes
Nepal's lowest Himalayan pass to Tibet, in Upper Mustang.

Chiyo Bhanjyang

Province
Koshi Province
Elevation (m)
3,139
Notes
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