Polokongka La
A high alpine pass linking Puga Valley and Tso Kar at about 4,970 m. It is a required point on the Tso Moriri–Tso Kar loop.
Pologongka La lies on the west side of Puga Valley at about 4,970 m. The road surface is mostly gravel, and the pass is hung with prayer flags. To the east you can see the ridges of Puga Valley and the Changtang Plateau. Descending west leads to the Tso Kar lake basin. Stop for 10–20 minutes to take photos. This section has very little traffic and no mobile signal, so hire a vehicle and check its condition and spare tyre. The road may be muddy and hard to pass after rain.
Opening hours
All day