Stilwell Road Starting Point

Ledo · Assam · India

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About Stilwell Road Starting Point

The Stilwell Road Starting Point at Ledo in Tinsukia District, Assam, marks the zero milestone of the historic 1,726 km Stilwell Road (Ledo Road) built during World War II. Constructed between 1942 and 1945 under US General Joseph Stilwell to connect Ledo to Kunming, China via Myanmar, it served as a vital Allied supply route. The roadside marker is a notable WWII heritage site and photographic landmark.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a roadside milestone and signboard marking the 0 km point of Stilwell Road in the small town of Ledo at the foothills of the Patkai Range. The site consists of a marker stone, directional signboards and the beginning stretch of the historic road surrounded by tea gardens and forested hills. It is an open-air stop for photography, reading informational plaques and viewing the historic alignment before it heads towards Lekhapani and the Indo-Myanmar border.

Key highlights

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Zero milestone marking the start of the 1,726 km Stilwell Road to Kunming
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World War II heritage site built by the US Army between 1942-1945
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Photo opportunity at the iconic Stilwell Road signboard
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Gateway location at the foothills of the Patkai Hills near Lekhapani
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Proximity to Ledo and nearby WWII sites like Stilwell Park

History of Stilwell Road Starting Point

The Stilwell Road, originally called the Ledo Road, was constructed during World War II from December 1942 to early 1945 by the US Army under General Joseph Stilwell with Allied labour. It was built as an alternative supply route to China after the Japanese cut off the Burma Road, connecting Ledo in Assam to Kunming in China via northern Myanmar. The road is 1,726 km long and remains a significant example of wartime engineering.

Route

By train
By air	Nearest airport is Dibrugarh Airport (Mohanbari) approx. 95 km away. From the airport, take a taxi or bus to Tinsukia/Margherita and onward to Ledo.

Keep exploring nearby

Discover more nearby attractions and build a fuller day around this stop.

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Digboi War Cemetery

Digboi War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery located in Digboi, Tinsukia District, Assam. Established to commemorate Commonwealth soldiers who died during World War II in the Burma Campaign and in defence of the Digboi oilfields, it contains 200 burials. The well-maintained site features uniform headstones, manicured lawns and a Cross of Sacrifice, serving as a solemn memorial to wartime sacrifice in Upper Assam.

Digboi, AssamMemorial

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Namdapha National Park

Namdapha National Park is India's largest protected area in the Eastern Himalayas, located near Miao in Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh. Established as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1972 and declared a National Park and Tiger Reserve in 1983, it covers 1,985 sq km between 200m and 4,571m altitude. Notable for exceptional biodiversity, it is the only park in the world to shelter four big cat species and harbours diverse flora, fauna and tribal habitats.

Miao, Arunachal PradeshNational Park

By road	Located on Stilwell Road at Ledo, about 12 km from Lekhapani and 25 km from Margherita. Accessible by road from Tinsukia (approx. 85 km) and Dibrugarh via NH 315 and local roads. Taxis and auto-rickshaws available from Margherita and Tinsukia.

By public transport	ASTC buses and shared taxis run between Tinsukia, Margherita and Ledo. Local auto-rickshaws available for last-mile connectivity.

Nearest airport	Dibrugarh Airport (Mohanbari Airport - DIB)

Nearest railway station	Ledo Railway Station; major station is Tinsukia Junction

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	The marker is located on an active roadside with no ticket counter; visit is brief and outdoors Carry valid photo ID as the area is close to the Indo-Myanmar border region Combine visit with nearby Stilwell Park at Lekhapani and Digboi War Cemetery
02Safety information	Road beyond Lekhapani towards the border is remote and condition varies; check local advice before proceeding further

Facilities listed

Reported facilities to help you plan your visit.

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