Tra La, a scary and dangerous journey in Tibet

Tra La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.479m (17,975ft) above the sea level, located in Xaitongmoin County, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Tra La, a scary and dangerous journey in Tibet

The road to the summit is unpaved and very steep. It’s called 201 County Road (X201). 4x4 vehicle required. Remember this is a mountainous area, climbing up a high mountain, with a notorius absence of oxygen. Altitude and extreme weather are always a factor. The pass is 49.2 km (30.57 miles) long running north-south from Nadangxiang to Xaitongmoin. Accessibility is largely limited to the summer season.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson

 

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