Shinku La is a mountain pass in India, on the state boundary between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. It has brought Himachal and Ladakh closer by around 600 km! The Pass is located at a height of more than 16580 feet above sea level. Shinku La is the gateway to Zanskar Valley. The Zanskar Range is a mountain range in the union territory of Ladakh that separates the Zanskar valley from Indus valley at Leh. The average height of the Zanskar Range is about 6,000 m (19,700 ft). This is a paradise for Bikers and adventure lovers with full off-road. Zanskar River along with the road increase the beauty of the Valley.