A mountain Pass is a path through the mountain range that can be used to travel.
- The place known as the 'Land of Passes' : Ladakh
- The Pass which is known as 'Gateway of India' : Bolan Pass
- The Pass which is known as 'Gateway to India' : Khyber Pass
- The pass which is known as 'Gateway of Kerala' : Palakkad Pass
1. Nathu La Pass :
- The Pass known as Silk Route of India
- Located in the state of Sikkim
- Nathu La Pass connects India (Sikkim) and China (Tibet)
- Nathu La Pass was closed in 1962 (Sino-Indian War)
- Nathu La Pass was re-opened in 6th July 2006
- Length of Nathu La Pass : 54 Km
2. Asirgarh Pass :
- Known as key to Deccan
- Located in Madhya Pradesh
- Connects the valleys of Narmada and Tapti rivers
3. Khardung La Pass :
- The highest motorable pass in India
- Located in Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir)
- Connects Leh and Siachen Glacier
- Khardung La Pass is the gateway of Shyok and Nubra Valley
- Khardung La Pass is maintained by Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
- BRO was founded in 1960
- Head Quarters of BRO in New Delhi
- Supply to the soldiers serving in Siachen Glaciers are routed through Khardung Pass
4. Khyber Pass :
- Pass Known as Gateway to India
- Located in Pakisthan
- Connects Pakistan and Afghanistan
5. Zoji La Pass :
- Located in Jammu Kashmir
- Connects Kashmir and Ladakh
- NH 1 passes through Zoji La Pass
- Zoji La Pass separates Kashmir Valley and Dras Valley
- Created by Indus river
- Zoji La Tunnel Project was approved by the Government of India in January 2018
6. Shipki La Pass :
- Located at Himachal Pradesh
- Connects Himachel Pradesh and Tibet
- Sutlej river enters India through this pass
7. Bolan Pass :
- Known as Gateway of India
- Located in Pakistan
- Connects Pakistan and Afganistan
8. Jalep La Pass :
- Located in Sikkim
- Connects Sikkim and Tibet
- Jalep La was created by Tista River
- Tista River is known as Life Line of Sikkim
9. Bhor Ghat Pass :
- Located in Maharashtra
- Connects Mumbai and Pune3
- Located in Western Ghats
10. Thal Ghat Pass :
- Located in Maharashtra
- Connects Mumbai and Nasik
- Located in Western Ghats
List of Important Passes in India are given below:
| Sl No | Pass | State | Connecting Places |
| 1 | Asirgarh Pass | Madhya Pradesh | Valleys of Narmada and Tapti |
| 2 | Auden's Col Pass | Uttarakhand | Valleys of Rudugaira and Bhilangna |
| 3 | Banihal Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu, Kashmir) | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 4 | Bara-lacha-la Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh |
| 5 | Bomdila Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh & Tibet |
| 6 | Changla Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | Leh & Changthang |
| 7 | Chanshal Pass | Himachal Pradesh | |
| 8 | Dehra Compass Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | |
| 9 | Debsa Pass | Himachal Pradesh | |
| 10 | Diphu Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 11 | Dongkhala Pass | Sikkim | Sikkim & Tibet |
| 12 | Fotu La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | Leh & Kargil |
| 13 | Goecha La Pass | Sikkim | |
| 14 | Haldighati Pass | Rajasthan | |
| 15 | Indrahar Pass | Himachal Pradesh | |
| 16 | Jelep La Pass | Sikkim | Sikkim & Tibet |
| 17 | Jalori Pass | Himachal Pradesh | |
| 18 | Khardung La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | Leh & Nubra |
| 19 | Kongka Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | Ladakh & Aksai Chin |
| 20 | Lanak Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | Ladakh & Tibet |
| 21 | Kunzum Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Lahaul & Spiti |
| 22 | Karakoram Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | Ladakh & Xinjiang |
| 23 | Lipulekh Pass | Uttarakhand | Uttarakand and Tibet |
| 24 | Lungalacha La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | |
| 25 | Lamkhaga Pass | Himachal Pradesh | |
| 26 | Marsimik La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | |
| 27 | Mana Pass | Uttarakhand | |
| 28 | Namika La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | Kargil and Leh |
| 29 | Nama Pass | Uttarakhand | |
| 30 | Nathu La Pass | Sikkim | Sikkim & Tibet |
| 31 | Palakkad Pass | Kerala | Palakkad & Coimbatore |
| 32 | Thamarassery Pass | Kerala | Kozhikode & Mysore |
| 33 | Sengottai Pass (Aryankavu Pass) | Kerala | Punalur & Sengottai |
| 34 | Pensi La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | |
| 35 | Rezang La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | |
| 36 | Rohtang Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Manali & Lahaul |
| 37 | Sasser Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | Nubra & Siachen Glacier |
| 38 | Sela Pass | Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 39 | Shipki La Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Himachel Pradesh & Tibet |
| 40 | Sia La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Siachen Glacier) | |
| 41 | Shingo La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | |
| 42 | Spangur Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | |
| 43 | Gyong La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Siachen Glacier) | |
| 44 | Bilafond La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Siachen Glacier) | |
| 45 | Sin La Pass | Uttarakhand | |
| 46 | Tanglang La Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh) | |
| 47 | Traill's Pass | Uttarakhand | |
| 48 | Zojila Pass | Jammu and Kashmir (Kashmir, Ladakh) | Kashmir & Ladakh |