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Nagenla, also known as Nagenla Pass, is located in Dangxiong County, Tibet, and is the only way to Namtso.
The Nagenla Pass is 5,190 meters above sea level. It is a mountain pass that crosses the Nyainqentanglha Mountains to Namtso. It is a pass above 5,000 meters above sea level, which is known as a forbidden zone for life. You can overlook Namtso from here. This is a scenic spot and a resting point. A stone tablet indicating the altitude is erected at the pass. The Mani pile at the pass is hung with prayer flags. Looking north from the pass, you can see the blue Namtso from afar. If you are still in good health, stand at the pass and look out across the wilderness. You will suddenly feel majestic, vast, and vast.
Attractions Location: Nyainqentanglha Mountains (near Namtso) in Damxiong County, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region
Tickets: 299 yuan/person
Opening hours:
All day
Transportation:
A must-go place to Namtso Lake, usually by charter or self-driving
Time reference: Less than 1 hour
This itinerary suits travelers with limited time who want to experience the natural beauty of Naganla, a scenic area known for its pristine landscapes and Tibetan culture.
Accommodation/Food: Basic guesthouses or homestays in Naganla; Tibetan dishes including yak meat stew, barley porridge, and butter tea.
Souvenirs: Handwoven scarves, prayer flags, Tibetan jewelry, and yak wool products.
This itinerary combines scenic exploration at Naganla with cultural visits to surrounding Tibetan villages.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in guesthouses or homestays; sample Tibetan staples like tsampa and momos.
Souvenirs: Tibetan prayer beads, hand-carved wooden crafts, yak wool scarves, and local herbal teas.
Enjoy more time hiking, exploring natural beauty and engaging with local culture around Naganla.
Accommodation/Food: Guesthouses or family-run homestays; traditional Tibetan meals with yak butter tea and barley cakes.
Souvenirs: Handmade prayer flags, thangka paintings, yak wool scarves, and local wooden carvings.
This itinerary combines Naganla with other natural and cultural attractions in the region for a richer experience.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in local guesthouses or lodges; Tibetan cuisine including yak meat and butter tea.
Souvenirs: Thangka art, yak wool clothing, prayer beads, and traditional Tibetan jewelry.
A longer itinerary for travelers seeking in-depth exploration of the natural beauty and cultural heritage around Naganla.
Accommodation/Food: Mix of homestays and guesthouses; traditional Tibetan meals including momos, tsampa, and yak butter tea.
Souvenirs: Handmade prayer flags, thangka paintings, yak wool scarves, wooden carvings, and local herbal products.
This itinerary offers a full exploration of Naganla’s nature, culture, and nearby attractions, combining trekking with local interactions.
Accommodation/Food: Homestays and mountain lodges; local Tibetan cuisine with yak meat, barley cakes, and butter tea.
Souvenirs: Prayer beads, yak wool scarves, traditional jewelry, thangka art, and hand-carved wooden crafts.
A week-long immersive experience combining the scenic beauty of Naganla, Tibetan cultural traditions, spiritual sites, and local crafts.
Accommodation/Food: Combination of guesthouses, homestays, and mountain lodges; enjoy traditional Tibetan dishes such as yak hotpot, barley porridge, and butter tea.
Souvenirs: Thangka paintings, prayer flags, yak wool clothing, hand-carved wooden prayer wheels, and local herbal teas.
The snow-covered Nyainqentanglha Mountains are visible all the way. From here, you will have to cross the [Naganla Pass] (5190 meters) to reach [Namtso]
This is the second highest point I have reached after passing Tanggula Pass (5231 meters).
Standing at the Naganla Pass, the cold wind penetrates the clothes and invades the skin
The wind seems to be blowing along with the thousand-year-old snow on the Nyainqentanglha Snow Mountain.
In that cold and mysterious way, he waited for the arrival of me, a wanderer from the south of the Yangtze River
Although I was extremely excited, I still felt the biting cold.
After a long time, the cold wind seemed to cool me down from head to toe.
After a while, I felt that I was trembling even when I spoke.
I quickly put on my jacket, took out my hat and the sand-proof scarf I bought in [Danggar Ancient City]
I used it for the first time, and together with my rapidly beating heart, I stubbornly resisted the severe cold.
This is a tourist attraction and a resting point.
A stone tablet indicating the altitude was erected at the mountain pass, and the Mani pile at the mountain pass was hung with prayer flags.
Looking north from the mountain pass, you can see the azure blue Namtso Lake in the distance.
If you are still healthy, stand at this pass and look out over the surrounding fields.
At this moment, a sense of grandeur, vastness and vastness suddenly surges in my heart.
The pass to Namtso is over 5,000 meters above sea level!
Nagqu area, Nagala Mountain, standing on the Nagala Mountain, you can see the Namtso Lake
It's just a stop on the road, check in
When we got to the top, the wind was strong and I had a headache, so I took two photos and got on the bus. (Free travel)
Visited during the National Day in 2010. The only way to Namtso is very good and the scenery is great.
To go from Lhasa to Namtso, one must cross the famous Nyainqentanglha Mountains, and the Nagenla Pass at an altitude of 5,190 meters is the only way to go.
Standing at Nagenla, overlooking Namtso, the location is just right. The wind at the pass is particularly strong, and people who don't lean on the rocks to take pictures are worried about being blown away.
The same green, the same blue, the pure lake. The water and the sky blend into one. The weather was perfect when we came, and the sun was warm.
I went to Tibet during the Chinese New Year. I think I passed this place on the way to Namtso. I don’t have a very deep impression of this place. Tibet is very beautiful and I am very happy every day.
Nagenla, or Nagenla Pass, is located in Dangxiong County, Tibet, with an altitude of 5,190 meters. It is the only way from Lhasa to Namtso.
The snow was not too thick when we went up the mountain, and the snow on the road had been shoveled away, but we didn't see the sunset. The mountain was covered with dark clouds, endless and boundless. There was no sun, no moon, and no signal. We were like in a dream world isolated from the world. The occasional mysterious light from the horizon was a time tunnel connecting to the real world.
After entering the scenic area, the roads are basically under construction, gravel roads, shell craters, deep trenches pressed by trucks, water roads, anyway, all the bad road conditions you can think of are here! I finally got to the viewing platform, it was snowing, it was so cold, I took a picture of the stone and checked in, and left! After going down the mountain, I finally saw the lake. It was just a line in the photo, but it looked okay in real life.
Nagenla, located in Dangxiong County, Tibet, is the only way to Namtso.
At an altitude of more than 5,000 meters, it is windy and cold all year round. It is an excellent location for overlooking Namtso. No tickets are required for the scenic area, but it is inside Namtso Park. You need to buy a ticket for 120 yuan to enter the park. Friends who go here must remember that the wind here is very strong, and it is easy to snow and rain. Be sure to take windproof measures and bring a jacket.
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I will say it many times that this is an important thing: don't challenge your physical limits. It's better to just stay there, otherwise you will end up on the ground.
After entering the Namtso scenic area, there is a Naganla Pass, 5,190 meters above sea level. The roads around this pass are particularly bad. If you don’t wear a seat belt, you will be thrown out...
But because of the high altitude and it snowed the day before, the scenery was so beautiful that to me it was like the sight of a snowy mountain.
From the mountain pass, you can see Namtso Lake from a distance. When you see the blue water of the lake, you feel excited. The haze and fatigue along the way disappear without a trace, like a gem inlaid in the mountain. This is what Tibet looks like in imagination. I stay here and don’t want to leave...
The altitude is very high, it's exciting but don't overdo it.
It still snowed heavily in the Tianshan Mountains in August, and the morning rain on the grassland was particularly refreshing
If I remember correctly, the wind was very strong when I passed by Cuomu Lake.
Not far from the entrance to the Namtso scenic spot, you need to cross the Lagen La Pass. The height difference between the pass and the lake is not big, only a few hundred meters, so it doesn't look dangerous. The Nagen La Pass, with an altitude of 5190 meters, is only 10 meters lower than the Everest Base Camp. Although the altitude here is very high, facing the vast Namtso, there is only a red stone mountain behind, and the lack of oxygen is not serious. After crossing Nagen La, there is a large grassland, and the Nyainqentanglha Mountains in the distance are covered with snow.
In order to go to Namtso, you have to cross this mountain pass. When I got here, I was not feeling well because of the altitude sickness. But when I got off the car and saw the poem of Cangyang Gyatso on this stone, I was shocked. It was a baptism after going through many difficulties (long-distance car ride, lack of oxygen, headache...), and you have to go there in person to feel it.
Altitudes above 5,000 meters are considered restricted areas for human life. The Nagenla Pass, with an altitude of 5,190 meters, is the only way to cross the Nyainqentanglha Mountains and lead to Namtso.
We originally planned to go to the Everest Base Camp but did not because we were afraid that we could not bear the altitude. I stood at the Genla Pass for a long time and regarded it as the Everest Base Camp. My feelings and tolerance at this altitude may be due to our adaptation along the way of self-driving. Except for the strong wind and cold, the altitude is still bearable!
I stood at Lagen La and watched Tibetans riding horses across the mountain pass. I admired their survival and adaptation and took photos of them! Standing at the Lagen La Pass, I saw the deep blue area on the horizon, which is Namtso Lake. The visual experience is majestic and vast.
I passed by on the way to Namtso. The altitude there is quite high, more than 5,000 meters. Like many mountains, there are many prayer flags, rustling in the wind. It is not suitable to run too fast, and many people use oxygen cylinders here. Looking from afar, you can see the blue Namtso. Because my mind was on Namtso, I don’t remember Nagenla very well.
From here you can overlook Namtso. This is a scenic spot and also a resting point. A stone tablet indicating the altitude is erected at the pass. The Mani piles at the pass are hung with prayer flags. Looking north from the pass, you can see the azure blue Namtso in the distance. If you are still in good health, stand at the pass and look out across the vast expanse. You will immediately feel majestic, vast, and vast.
The Nangan Pass at an altitude of 5,190 meters is definitely a place to show off your power. I had altitude sickness when I got off the car.
That Year
Prostrating oneself on the mountain road
Not for audience
Just to keep your warmth
That life
Circumambulate the mountains, water and pagodas
Not for the sake of cultivating the next life
Just to see you on the way!
It was so cold and windy, it was difficult to take good photos.
The Nagenla Pass is a must-pass on the way to Namtso. The altitude is already very high and the temperature is very low, but it is also very beautiful.
On the way to Namtso, you will pass through Nagenla Pass, which is 5,190 meters above sea level.
On the way to see the holy lake Namtso, the Namtso one-day tour group I joined passed through the Naganla Pass. The weather was really bad that day, and it was snowing here. When we arrived at the Naganla Pass, it was snowing the most, and there were a lot of people taking pictures here. I only took the opportunity to take pictures on the way back. My goodness, it was 5190 meters, almost catching up with the height of the Everest Base Camp. Fortunately, I didn't have altitude sickness, thank God.
The highest mountain pass on the way to Namtso. I started to pant after walking a few steps. In order to conserve my energy, I took a few photos and then came down.
It is amazing that the sky here can show multiple layers of colors, far and near, deep and beautiful. At 5,190 meters, Nagan La challenges the milestone that is only 10 meters away from the Everest Base Camp.
We went there at the end of March 2018. At that time, Namtso was still frozen. We were lucky because the road to Namtso was closed the day before. It was not very cold, but we still had to be careful when we got off the car and walked. We were afraid of altitude sickness if we walked too fast.
You can take some pictures to commemorate the trip, but there is one thing: the wind is very strong, really strong. Girls who weigh less than 100 kg, please hold your boyfriends by yourself, be careful not to be blown away, the wind blows you beyond recognition. The altitude of Nagenla has reached more than 5,000 meters, the wind is strong and there is a lack of oxygen, so you can't stay there for a long time. Take some pictures and hurry back, because it's really! Very! Cold!!!
10 meters lower than the Everest Base Camp, the highest altitude in Tibet this time
Entering the scenic area, I instantly felt a chill
Looking at Namtso from afar at the mountain pass, a white
There is a passage on the stone tablet: That year, I crawled on the mountain road, not for an audience, but just to feel your warmth.
In that life, I traveled around mountains, rivers and pagodas, not to cultivate for the next life, but just to meet you on the way.
—— Tsangyang Gyatso
When you enter the gate, several Tibetans will squat in a row with Tibetan mastiffs and let you take pictures. After taking the pictures, they will get in the car and ask you for money. It is 10 yuan per dog, and they really charge by the dog. One of my friends was even chased by the Tibetans into the car to ask for money.
2018-4-7
The only way to Namtso is at an altitude of 5,190 meters. The driver only gave us ten minutes to rest, worried that we couldn't stand the altitude sickness. Sure enough, I felt dizzy and my legs were weak when I got off the car to take a picture. I quickly squeezed in, took a picture, clocked in, and got back on the car!
The scenery is beautiful and the altitude is high. After arriving in Lhasa, I rested for a day and then went to Naganla. Later, I heard someone say that I should go to other places first and then come to Naganla, so that I can adapt better. I ran a little too fast by the lake and had a slight altitude sickness when I went down the mountain.
This is a small hill next to the Nagenla Pass landmark. It may not look very high, but the height of 5,190 meters above sea level makes one dare not take it lightly.
A scenic spot that we passed by on the way to Namtso. Worth seeing.
Naganla Pass is the only way to Namtso. Because it is over 5,000 meters above sea level, don't jump and jump excitedly when you get to Naganla Pass. You may experience dizziness and headache. Warm reminder: It is best to buy something to eat at the gate. If you go with a tour group, you will be taken to the place where you can rent clothes and buy oxygen. The oxygen depends on your own situation. You can wear more clothes. It is not necessary. I won't say much about the scenery. It is beautiful!
On the way to Namtso, a mountain pass with an altitude of more than 5,000 meters
The Nagenla Pass is 5,190 meters above sea level. It is a mountain pass across the Nyainqentanglha Mountains to Namtso. It is a pass above 5,000 meters above sea level, known as a forbidden zone for life. You can overlook Namtso from here. This is a scenic spot and a resting point. A stone tablet indicating the altitude was erected at the pass. The Mani pile at the pass was hung with prayer flags. Looking north from the pass, you can see the blue Namtso from afar. If you are still in good health, stand at the pass and look at the surroundings. You will suddenly feel majestic, vast and vast. Because it is above 5,000 meters above sea level, the Tianya Outdoor Travel Club reminds everyone not to jump and jump in excitement when taking a car to the Nagenla Pass, as you may experience symptoms of dizziness and headaches.
At 5190 meters above sea level, I felt a headache coming on
The wind was so strong that I couldn't breathe, but I still came
Nagenla, or Nagenla Pass, is a must-go place to Namtso. Nagenla Pass is 5,190 meters above sea level and is a mountain pass across the Nyainqentanglha Mountains to Namtso. From here you can overlook Namtso. This is both a tourist attraction and a rest stop. When you reach an altitude of more than 5,000 meters, everyone naturally wants to take a photo with this stone. There are so many people that you need to queue up.
After entering Namtso National Park, you will pass through Nagenla Pass on the way. The altitude here is over 5,000 meters. The top of the mountain is a wind outlet, and the cold wind blows. It was the coldest moment in our entire trip to Tibet (except for Mount Everest). From here, you can see the winding mountain road and Namtso in the distance, and the scenery is very beautiful. Many tourists were taking photos with the Nagenla sign, and later there were so many people that they started fighting. We drove down the mountain after silently admiring the scenery.
Looking at Namtso, I was naturally very excited. I ran and jumped, and cheered loudly when I saw such a majestic and vast holy lake. But the wind was very strong, so I had to wear clothes properly, and try not to do strenuous exercise or shout.
I like the poem above! Very romantic! Although the weather is a bit cold! But it is suitable for couples to take photos
From the Naganla Pass, you can see Namtso Lake from afar. The scenery is beautiful. But the wind at the pass is so strong that it almost blew my tears.
There is a stone tablet at a place you must pass on the way to Namtso Lake. You can take a photo and have a bird's eye view of Namtso Lake from a high place. But to be honest, instead of wasting time here, you might as well go down to the edge of Namtso Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The altitude is very high and the temperature is very low, so please keep warm.
In that life, I traveled around mountains, rivers and pagodas, just to meet you in this life
Genla, also known as the Genla Pass, is located in Dangxiong County, Tibet. It is the only way to Namtso Lake. It is also a sacred place in the hearts of Tibetans. It is 5,190 meters above sea level.
The only way to Namtso, the top of the mountain is windy, the altitude is 5190 meters, but the scenery is beautiful, there are too many people in the peak season, it is recommended to go in the off-season, there are fewer people and the scenery is beautiful
Everyone who goes to Namtso will leave a souvenir at Naggenla. When I went there that day, the weather was very cold and windy, and there were many people taking photos. I heard that some people even fought over the spot to take photos.
After much difficulty, we finally reached the highest point of the trip, Nagenla, from where we could see the blue of Namtso Lake in the distance.
We got off the bus to take pictures, and waves of tourists came... We immediately got on the bus and left.
Nagenla Mountain is located in the Nyainqentanglha Mountains, and the pass is 5,190 meters above sea level. Standing at this pass, which is over 5,000 meters above sea level and is known as a forbidden zone for life, you may feel strong winds and the prayer flags are about to break depending on the season, but it is not as suffocating and frightening as the legend says. However, the temperature at Nagenla Pass is particularly low, so friends who travel to Namtso should bring their own down jackets. Overlooking Namtso from the pass, the beautiful holy lake is like a mirror embedded in the sky.
Nagenla Mountain is the pass that you must pass to reach Namtso. It is over 5,000 meters above sea level. Standing at the Nagenla Pass, you can see the panoramic view of Namtso from afar. It is very beautiful. It is definitely worth a visit!
I stood at the pass, and the pure peace still touched me deeply. There was blue above my head and white under my feet; the pass was 5,190 meters above sea level, so it was not suitable to stay.
Nagenla is a mountain pass on the way to Namtso, with an altitude of 5,190 meters. From here, you can see an exciting blue-green in the distance under the desolate and vast prospect, that is the great Namtso!
5190 meters above sea level. Standing at this place over 5000 meters above sea level, I didn’t feel any lack of oxygen at all!
It is right at the pass to Namtso. You must take a photo here. The altitude is too high. You can see Namtso from here.
I walked all the way with fear, afraid of altitude sickness, and dared not breathe... until I reached the pass, I found that I didn't feel anything, and happily took photos
Yes, it was just like in the picture. It was summer. When I arrived at Naganla, I had obvious altitude sickness. It was raining and the weather was extremely cold. The umbrella was useless. The wind was very strong. I hurried to take pictures in simple clothes. Down jackets are a must for going to Tibet! Remember.
Nagenla Pass is a place passing through Namtso Lake, but the altitude is very high, over 5,000 meters. The wind here is very strong, and there are many snow-capped mountains around, so it is not advisable to stand there for too long!
It is very irresponsible not to wear a mask at the Nagenla Pass, because not only is the wind very strong, but it is also very cold. Once blown by the wind, it is not just a problem of dryness, but it is also easy to catch a cold and cause severe altitude sickness.
Nagenla, or Nagenla Pass, is located in Dangxiong County, Tibet. It is the only way to Namtso Lake and is a sacred place in the hearts of Tibetans.
The bus passed by here, the scenery on the road was really nice
Nagenla is the only way from Lhasa to Namtso! The altitude is 5190 meters and the temperature is relatively low.
A pass passing by Namtso, where you can stand and make a wish~
This is the highest place in the trip to Tibet. I drank Rhodiola rosea in advance, but after getting off the bus, I was still panting due to the high altitude. When I arrived at Naganla, the sun had just come out and the temperature was still relatively low. Even with a down jacket, I was still caught off guard and my tears and nose began to flow. The scenery was very beautiful, but it was a pity that the altitude sickness messed up the enthusiasm for taking pictures. The snow-capped mountains, the vast blue water of Namtso Lake seen from the height, the cold air, and the heavy breathing after climbing two steps are the beauty of Naganla. The altitude sickness made me walk very slowly, and I recorded very few scenery.
Nagenla Pass is 5,190 meters above sea level. It is a mountain pass across the Nyainqentanglha Mountains to Namtso. It is a pass above 5,000 meters above sea level, known as a forbidden zone for life. You can overlook Namtso from here. It is a tourist attraction and a resting point. A stone tablet indicating the altitude is erected at the pass, and the Mani pile at the pass is hung with prayer flags.
The route from Dangxiong County to Namtso is via Nagenla Mountain, which is 5,190 meters above sea level. It is the second highest pass we have crossed during our trip to Tibet. It was already dusk when we went there. The wind was strong and there were thick snow-capped mountains all around. It was very cold. The stone tablet is engraved with a poem by Cangyang Gyatso, which is particularly moving.
Nagenla Pass, 5,190 meters above sea level, is the only way to Namtso across the Nyainqentanglha Mountains. The Mani piles at the pass are hung with prayer flags. In the hearts of Tibetans, every pass is a sacred place, so the pass is hung with prayer flags, showing the awe of the gods. Standing at this pass, which is known as the forbidden zone of life, overlooking Namtso, it is inevitable to be extremely excited, running and jumping, and cheering loudly when seeing such a majestic and vast holy lake. But the wind is very strong, so you should wear clothes properly, and try not to do strenuous exercise or shout.
This day was indeed a test for me. After hiking to Namtso, my energy tank was exhausted. The car stopped at the 5,190-meter Naganla Pass. I almost didn't have the strength to get off the car. Even today when I write my travel notes, I subconsciously feel a headache when I look at the pictures at that time. This land under the blue sky and white clouds was originally called the "forbidden zone of life." Later, when the group arrived at the place to eat, I didn't have the strength to get off the car. I just silently picked up the oxygen bottle I had prepared before and took a few breaths.
Later I learned that due to bad weather conditions and the off-season for tourism, the famous white yaks at the Naganla Pass that everyone used to see in online travelogues were not there. Perhaps the owner felt that there were too few tourists, so he no longer blocked the altitude monument and required tourists to pay to take pictures.