A Brutally Steep Road (37%) to the Summit of Nye La
Nye La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,925m (16,158ft) above sea level, located in Dinggyê County of Xigazê in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Where is Nye La?
The pass is located within the Qomolangma National Nature Reserve, bordering Nepal's Sankhuwasabha and Taplejung Districts to the south and India's Sikkim state to the southeast.
Is Nye La Paved?
The road to the summit is fully paved. It’s called the S514 road and follows the Ama Drima range to the west, near Zong Co Lake. It is brutally steep, with some sections hitting a maximum gradient of 37%.
How Long is Nye La?
The road is 28.6 km (17.77 miles) long, running north-south from Sa'erxiang to Ri'og.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic&video: Bob Sun