Dongchuk La
Dongchuk La is a pass in Yunnan, Southwest China and has an elevation of 4,408 metres. Dongchuk La is situated nearby to the locality Yürubka, as well as near Jiegang.Places of Interest
Highlights include Jelep La.
Jelep La
Mountain saddle
Photo: Nicholas Roerich, Public domain.
Jelep La elevation 14,390 feet, is a high mountain pass between Sikkim, India and Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is on a route that connects Lhasa to India. Jelep La is situated 3½ km northwest of Dongchuk La.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sherathang.
Sherathang
Village
Sherathang is a town in Gangtok district near the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim, India. The location has been identified as the site for excise, customs and checking for trade between India and China. Sherathang is situated 8 km northwest of Dongchuk La.
Dongchuk La
- Type: Pass with an elevation of 4,408 metres
- Also known as: “Dongchui La”
- Categories: mountain pass and landform
- Location: Yunnan, Southwest China, China, East Asia, Asia
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Dongchuk La” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Dongchuk La”
- Swedish: “Dongchuk La”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Yürubka and Jiegang.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pimbringo and Chho Nempo.
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