Travel guide to the top of Tug La
Tug La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.209m (17,089ft) above sea level, located in Nagarzê County, in China. Remember this is a mountainous area, climbing up a high mountain, with a notorius absence of oxygen.
Where is Tug La?
The pass is located in the south-east of the Tibet Autonomous Region, to the north of Puma Yumco Lake.
How long is Tug La?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called 301 County Road (X301). The road is 43.2km (26.84 miles) long running from Pumajiangtangxiang to Degai. Be cautious: it’s a cliff road with dangerous drop-offs.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson