Gochak La, an epic enthralling road to the summit
Gochak La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.755m (15,600ft) above sea level, located in Yadong County in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Where is Gochak La?
The pass, also known as Guicha La and Guoqing La, is located in the southern part of the country, near the border with Bhutan. Gochak La means “Lock Pass”. The summit offers stunning views of the Talung Glacier, the Kangchenjunga and Simvu.
Is Gochak La unpaved?
The road through the pass is totally unpaved and a high clearance vehicle is required. It comprises very narrow parts and many sharp hairpin turns.
How long is the road to Gochak La?
The road is 27.7 km (17.21 miles) long running west-east from the well-known Kangbu Hot Spring to Pagri or Phari, one of the highest towns in the world.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson