Bum La Pass
Bum La Pass at India-China border point is a culmination of history, geography and the presence of the army.
About Bum La Pass:
- Bum La Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located near Tawang, in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It lies on the India–China border and is one of the most sensitive yet accessible border points that tourists can visit in India.
Historical Significance:
- During the 1962 India-China War, the Bum La sector witnessed intense fighting between Indian and Chinese forces.
- Subedar Joginder Singh, awarded the Param Vir Chakra (posthumously), fought against Chinese forces in this sector.
- The pass is also associated with the Dalai Lama's escape from Tibet into India in 1959.
- It is an officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) point between the Indian Army and China's People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Source: Bum La Pass: Experiencing army life at India-China border's high altitude