Nyenchen Tanglha Viewpoint (Nagenla Pass)
The 5,190-metre Nagenla pass on the Namtso road, where a wall of prayer flags frames the first sight of the sacred lake and the Nyenchen Tanglha snow peaks. A short, cold, unforgettable stop - and a real altitude test.
Overview
Quick facts about Nyenchen Tanglha Viewpoint (Nagenla Pass)
The 5,190-metre Nagenla pass on the Namtso road, where a wall of prayer flags frames the first sight of the sacred lake and the Nyenchen Tanglha snow peaks. A short, cold, unforgettable stop - and a real altitude test.
| Type | Mountain Viewpoint |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 5,190 m (17,028 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | Open all day; road may close after snow |
| Good to know | The 5,190-metre Nagenla pass on the Namtso road, where a wall of prayer flags frames the first sight of the lake and the Nyenchen Tanglha snow range |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Roadside car park at the pass summit
- Bus: All Namtso day tours stop at the pass en route
Hotels near Nyenchen Tanglha Viewpoint (Nagenla Pass)
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
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