A Road to Daulat Beg Oldi, a High Mountain Military Base

Daulat Beg Oldi is a military base at an elevation of 5,067m (16,624ft) above sea level, located in the Jammu and Kashmir state of India. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Daulat Beg Oldi

Where is Daulat Beg Oldi?

Set high in the northern part of the country, not far from the Chinese border, the base hosts the world’s highest active airstrip. Located 12 km south (at coordinates 35.302019, 77.954907), another military facility sits at 5,523m (18,120ft) above sea level.

Can I Drive to Daulat Beg Oldi?

The road to the military base is totally unpaved, requiring 4x4 vehicles only. The area is completely closed to civilians. There are high chances of being affected by AMS (Altitude Mountain Sickness). Due to the high elevation and exposure, the road is subject to strong winds and rapid weather changes. Temperatures can plummet as low as -55°C in the winter, with the weather frequently deteriorating due to strong icy winds.

 

 

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