World’s Highest Road Bridge, Khardung-La Bailey Bridge
Discover Khardung-La Bailey Bridge, the world’s highest road bridge built by the Indian Army in 1982 at 5,602 m. An epic feat of engineering.
Did You Know About the World’s Highest Road Bridge in India?
When you think of Ladakh, you probably imagine snow-clad peaks, adventure bikers, and the treacherous Khardung-La Pass. But hidden in this high-altitude landscape is an engineering marvel you may never have heard of: the Khardung-La Bailey Bridge, the world’s highest road bridge .
Built in August 1982 by the Indian Army at an altitude of 5,602 m (18,380 ft) above sea level, this 30-meter steel bridge quietly holds a Guinness World Record. Led by Lt. Col. S.G. Vombatkere, the Army engineers constructed the bridge to improve logistics along one of India’s most critical mountain routes.
Even though a causeway has since replaced it, the Bailey Bridge remains an iconic symbol of human perseverance and India’s ability to engineer in some of the toughest conditions on Earth. Next time you travel in Ladakh, remember, you’re treading on the legacy of a world record.
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