Simi La Pass
斯米拉山口
A mountain-pass viewpoint between Karola and Gyantse, hung with prayer flags, with a view over the winding green waters of Manla Reservoir.
Simi La Pass sits on the Lhasa–Gyantse highway between the Karola Glacier and Gyantse County town, at about 4,300 metres. The pass is hung with prayer flags, and it is the best place to look down on Manla Reservoir, whose water winds along the gorge with snow-capped peaks visible in the distance. It is usually a roadside stop on the southern route day trip. There is no entry fee, and a stop of 15 to 20 minutes is typical. The wind is strong and it's cold at the pass, so bring a jacket and move slowly after getting out of the car to avoid altitude sickness.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Manla Reservoir
- Nenying Monastery
- Ralung Monastery
- Gyantse Dzong
- Gyantse Old Street (Jiarijiao)
- Pelkor Chode Monastery (Gyantse)
- Pala Manor
- Karola Glacier