Kigunaru pass is an adventure track you will never forget

Kigunaru pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.407m (17,739ft) above the sea level, located in Rutog County, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.

Kigunaru pass

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It's called Yeban Xian. 4x4 vehicles only. The area is very remote and facilities like electricity, medical aid, hot running water, western toilets etc. are rare to find.
Starting at Pudong Dailai, the road to the summit is 25.1 km (15.59 miles) long. This road is usually impassable from late October through late June or early July. If you do choose this route please check up to date information. The road is very steep, hitting an 11% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. The elevation gain is 1059 meters. The average gradient is 4.21%.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson

 

 

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