Sibgyi La

Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the - border. The river , which is called Langqên Zangbo in , enters India near this pass.
  • Pass with an elevation of around 4,850 metres (15,900 feet)
  • …is also known as “Shibuqi La”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Khab and Nako.
is a small village in the state of , India. is situated 4 km east of Sibgyi La.
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Latitude
31.8° or 31° 48′ north
Longitude
78.6° or 78° 36′ east
Open location code
8J3WQJX2+X2
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Tibetan—“Sibgyi La” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “什布奇拉”
  • Tibetan: “Sibgyi La”

Tibet: Highlights

Learn more about Lhasa and Nyingchi.
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