Taking on the Twists and Turns of Shakaleb La

Shakaleb La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.143m (16,873ft) above sea level, located in the Comai County of Shannan, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Shakaleb La

Is the road to Shakaleb La unpaved?

The road to the summit is mostly paved and navigable by most passenger vehicles. The road has straight section on the northern side, but it’s curvy with a few hairpin turns on its southern part.

How long is the road to Shakaleb La?

The pass is 46.6 km (28.95 miles) long, running south-north from Comai town (Tamzhol) to Zhegucun, on the Zhegu (Crescent Moon) lake.

Is the road to Shakaleb La open in winter?

Set high in the southeastern part of Tibet, the road is usually impassable in winters due to heavy snowfalls. At this elevation oxygen levels drop and visitors need to take adequate precautions against Acute Mountain Sickness.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic: p. pc高手

 

 

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