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Nangpa La
What Could Happen If China Relaxes Its Grip on This Mountain Pass
“It’s almost impossible to make it into Nepal. China is spending a lot of money to guard this border. Now there’s no way to get out.”
Retracing a High, Desperate Flight at Below Zero Near Mount Everest
They [China] completely closed the border ... When the Tibetans come without permission, they go to border jail ... Some people they shoot, the Chinese do.
No Way Out: The Forbidden Himalayan Escape Route for Tibetan Refugees From China
There are a lot of ways to die on the Nangpa La. For one, the altitude can kill you.
