Sasoma–Saser La Road

[1][2][3][4] This strategically important road provides a much shorter alternative access from Nubra Valley to DBO as compared to the longer 230 km route via "DS-DBO Road",[3][5] reducing the travel time between Nubra valley and DBO from 2 days to mere 6 hours.

This road provides access to the India-held DBO and Depsang Plains, near the India-China-Pakistan tri-junction of disputed areas, which is a potential location for a joint China-Pakistan military operation against India.

China is constructing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir which is an area claimed by India.

Pakistan and China have also built the strategic Karakoram Highway, which connects Pakistan-held India-claimed Gilgit to Xinjiang.

Hence, to provide the all-weather connectivity a tunnel is planned under the Saser La, the wildlife approval for which was already granted in April 2022.

Saser Kangri III and II lie south of Sasoma-Brangsa route.
Indian Air Force Antonov An-32 taking off from Daulat Beg Oldi ALG .