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The distance between Bharatpur to Sarchu on Himachal-Jammu and Kashmir border is 38kms approximately. It takes around one hour to reach Sarchu on Himachal-Jammu and Kashmir border from Bharatpur on Keylong-Leh Road, Himachal Pradesh. Bharatpur offers only basic accommodation. Bharatpur is not a village; it is set up only for tourists during tourist season and is a collection of tents after descending from Baralacha La pass. Sarchu (also known as Sir Bhum Chun) is a major halt point with tented accommodation in the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway, on the boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) in India. It is situated between Baralacha La to the south and Lachulung La to the north, at an altitude of 4,290 m (14,070 ft). The journey along the Manali-Leh highway