Sach Pass

Current Context : Recently, Sach Pass has been closed for vehicular movement , marking the beginning of its annual winter closure.

• The closure comes as temperatures at the 4,414-metre-high mountain pass have started to dip below freezing point.

About Sach Pass

Sach Pass is a mountain pass in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Location :

• Sach Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, about 127 km (79 mi) from the district headquarters.
• Recently renamed “Sache Jot” and is vital for linking remote tribal regions with district headquarters.

Geographical Features:

• Altitude : 4,414 meters (14,478 feet) above sea level.
• Known for rugged terrain, narrow roads, and unpredictable weather conditions.

It includes sites like Pangi Valley’s sub-valleys (Sural and Hundan) and access to the Chenab River basin.