Driving one of the world’s highest roads to Kye La in Tibet

Kye La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.829m (19,124ft) above sea level, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It’s one of the world's highest motorable roads.

Kye La

Where is Kye La?

The pass, also known as Kyen La and Jing La, is located in Kyirong County of the Shigatse Prefecture, in the southwestern part of Tibet.

How long is Kye La?

The tiny road to the summit is totally unpaved and very remote. It’s an old mine road. 4wd vehicle required. It is 95.4 km (59 miles) long, running from Gyirong Town to Kungtang.

Is the road to Kye La open in winter?

Set high in the Himalayas mountain range, the tiny road runs firmly above 5.000m above sea level. It is usually passable between June and September only. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson

 

 

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