The road to Kyi La is not for the faint of heart

Kyi La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.106m (16,751ft) above sea level, located in the Comai County of Shannan, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Kyi La

Where is Kyi La?

The pass is located just to the north-east of Zhegu Lake, in the south-eastern part of Tibet, within the Yarlung Valley.

Is Kyi La paved?

The road to the summit is totally paved, though not easy, with countless curves and hairpin turns. It is very steep in parts, hitting a 15% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

How long is the road to Kyi La?

Starting at Qudegongcun, the drive is 33.1km (20.56 miles) long. The road offers stunning views of Yarlha Shampo, an important holy mountain in Tibet. To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 1 and 1.5 hours.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic: Forrest Kwan

 

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