In Newsmountain_pass
Shipki La
Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Why in news
Aug 2026
Cross-border trade between India and China resumed through the pass after six years. The Sutlej enters India from Tibet near this historic trade point on the Line of Actual Control.
Key facts
- Cross-border trade between India and China resumed through the pass after six years. The Sutlej enters India from Tibet near this historic trade point on the Line of Actual Control.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask which states or countries it connects.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): strategic connectivity and border infrastructure.
Asked in UPSC
2010, 2009, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shipki La in the news?
Aug 2026: Cross-border trade between India and China resumed through the pass after six years. The Sutlej enters India from Tibet near this historic trade point on the Line of Actual Control.
Why is Shipki La important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask which states or countries it connects. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): strategic connectivity and border infrastructure.
Last updated: 2026-10-09