Tipta La
| Tiptala Pass | |
|---|---|
Tiptala Pass Location in Koshi Tiptala Pass Tiptala Pass (Nepal) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,118 m (16,791 ft) |
| Listing | Mountain passes of Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°48′56″N 87°44′08″E / 27.81556°N 87.73556°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Olangchungola (Ward no.7), Phaktanglung, Taplejung, Koshi Province, Nepal |
| Parent range | Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | snow/ice/glacier climb |
Tiptala or Tipta-La is an international mountain pass between Nepal and China located on 5,118 metres (16,791 ft) to 5,200 metres (17,100 ft) of elevation.[1] [2] The pass is located around 20 kilometres (12 mi) North from the town Olangchungola. [2] Riu a Chinese settlement of Dinggyê County of Tibet is located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) far, the other side of the Tiptala pass.[3]
References
- ^ "The wild road to Tipta La". dangerous roads organization. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ a b "Tipta La: Paradise under the shadow". Kantipur Media Group. 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Tibet border closure hits family reunions, local trade". Kantipur Media Group. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-05-29.