How to drive the unpaved road to Tsogugye La in Tibet?

Tsogugye La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.999m (16,400ft) above sea level, located in the prefecture-level city of Shannan, in China.

Tsogugye La

Where is Tsogugye La?

The pass is located on the boundary between Qusum and Gyaca counties, in the south-east of the Tibet Autonomous Region. 

Is the road to Tsogugye La unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved with dozens of turns and twists that are so stiff and narrow that one may feel dizzy only by looking at it. The area is very remote.

How long is the road to Tsogugye La?

The road to the summit is pretty steep, hitting an 11% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. Starting at 306 Provincial Road (S306), near Lasuixiang, the ascent is 47.7 km (29.63 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 1.716 meters. The average gradient is 3.59%.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson

 

 

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