ABSTRACT
The topography of the Himalayan mountains forbids development of transport. So it is natural that the Himalayan area is poorly communicated. The terrain is rugged, rivers are swift, slope is steep, hills are unstable and landslides are frequent. Passes of the Central Himalayas are above 3,000 m from MSL. The rising strategic importance of our northern borders and our continuing tension with our neighbours in the north and the west have resulted in a phenomenal development in the roads of Himalayas. Remote places are now linked by a network of roads. There are ropeways in some places such in the Tista valley. The passenger rope car is operational in Darjeeling and Mussorie. Sky line logging has been introduced in many places such as in Sutlej, Yamuna, Tons and Saryu valleys. Air services are also operational. Chumbi Valley Road: Now it is under China. It begins from Nathu la and leads to Bhutan and Tibet via different routes.
