Largen La Pass
ལ་རྒན་ལ།
The mountain pass that every trip from Damxung to Namtso must cross, at 5,190 m. Prayer flags fill the air, and on clear days you can see Namtso and the Nyenchen Tanglha Range.
Largen La Pass is the mandatory pass for crossing the Nyenchen Tanglha Range between Damxung and Namtso, at about 5,190 m. For many visitors it is the highest point they will ever reach. The pass has an altitude marker, large numbers of prayer flags and mani stone piles. On clear days you can gaze north over the brilliant blue expanse of Namtso and south to the snowy peaks and glaciers of the Nyenchen Tanglha Range. Most day-trip vehicles stop here for 10 to 20 minutes for photos. Note: the altitude is extremely high, so after stepping out, do not run, shout or smoke, and keep your stop as short as possible. It is cold and windy, so bring a down jacket even in summer. If you develop altitude sickness symptoms such as headache, vomiting or blue lips, descend immediately. In winter and spring, roads may be icy or snowbound and closed.
Opening hours
all day (subject to road access)