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Khardungla is a nightmare to keep open through the year, given it's altitude of 17, 500 feet, the snow mass that piles up, the icy conditions, the lower temperatures and the necessity of keeping this important defense access route open. The men and machines that keep the pass open are a tough lot, working bulldozers, JCB's and shovellers in treacherous conditions, through the year. JCB Bob the Builder at 17, 000 feet ! North Pullu road construction along world's highest motorable road. Driving the plains along the Shyok river valley in Nubra, Ladakh, between Agham and Diskit. North Pullu road construction unpredictable weather Ladakh This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest HD and 4K collection from South Asia. The collection c