An Unforgettable Drive to Jamgang La
Jamgang La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.257m (17,247ft) above the sea level, located in Nyalam County, in Tibet's Shigatse Prefecture.
![Jamgang La](https://www.dangerousroads.org/cache/images/900x/2/simila0-efdfed27.jpg)
Set high in the Lapshi Gangri range, the road to the summit, also known as Simi La, Dehra Compass, Zullekang or just Kang La, is totally unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Always check the weather forecast before you start your journey: adverse conditions are common. When the snow falls - which it does in the winter – things get tough and slippery.
The road is 41.3 km (25.66 miles) long, running from G318 Road, near Naisha to Lapchi. The road to the summit is very steep, hitting a 15% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. Nearby is Milarepa’s cave, a place of Buddhist pilgrimage and Phelgyeling monastery.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson