How To Travel The Wild Road to Tsekne La in Tibet
Tsekne La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5057m (16,591ft) above sea level, located on the border of Baqên County, Tibet, and Zadoi County, Qinghai Province, in China.
Is Tsekne La unpaved?
Set high in the southern part of the country, the road to the summit, also known as Cegne La, is entirely unpaved and very challenging. A 4x4 vehicle is required.
How long is the road to Tsekne La?
Starting from Sog, the seat of Sog County in the Nagqu Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, on the G317 highway, the road to the summit is 110 km (68 miles) long. The area is extremely remote. Facilities like electricity, medical aid, hot running water, and western toilets are rare to find.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson