Sadhna Pass
Sadhna pass, also known as Sadna Top and previously called Nastachun pass[lower-alpha 1] is a mountain pass in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located in the Himalayas and connects Karnah tehsil in the Kishanganga valley of Kupwara district with the Kashmir valley. It is approximately 30 km away from the town of Kupwara. It is located in the vast Shams Bari mountain range at about 3,130 m (10,269 ft) above sea level. The pass is best known for a mythological legend of Blind and Deaf Fairies, and for its association with Bollywood actress Sadhana.
| Sadhna Pass | |
|---|---|
  Location in Jammu and Kashmir  Sadhna Pass (India) | |
| Elevation | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Range | Shams Bari Range |
| Coordinates | 34.40°N 73.95°E |
References
- Originally called Nasta Chun, meaning "cut nose", the pass came to be popularly referred to as the Sadhna pass or Sadhna Top after a 1960s visit by Bollywood actress Sadhana Shivdasani.
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