Old Tingri (Gangga) & Cho Oyu Viewpoint
岗嘎
A highland town beside National Highway 318, where open grassland gives views of both Everest and Cho Oyu. Visitors can stay overnight to watch both sunrise and sunset.
Gangga Town, known as “Old Tingri,” was once the seat of Tingri Dzong. It lies beside National Highway 318 in the Phung Chu valley at about 4,300 m, and the ruins of an ancient fortress sit on a small hill behind the town. The view is extremely open. To the south, you can see both Mount Everest and Cho Oyu, the sixth-highest mountain in the world at 8,201 m, which is especially close and makes a great spot for photographing snow peaks with yaks and village life. The town has several Tibetan-style guesthouses and restaurants, making it a convenient overnight stop when traveling to and from Everest or heading toward Gyirong and Zhangmu. It is about 1 hour’s drive from Shegar (New Tingri).
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rongbuk Monastery
- Everest Base Camp (North)
- Gawu La (Pang La) Viewpoint & 108 Bends
- Shegar Chode Monastery
- Kama Valley (Everest East Face)
- Gyatso La Pass