It is hard to believe that huge Tibet have only one border crossing point with the neighbors. In 1987 I crossed here the border to Nepal in Zhangmu. Later this route was destroyed by earthquake and new crossing was built in Gyirong. That’s where I am today. In our small expedition there were 3 persons heading to Nepal – we delivered them to the border point. It was also great occasion to enjoy the landscape: The road from Saga is dropping about 2500 m from the semi-desert zone to the forest level. Gyirong is a small town with one Tibetan monastery and strong Nepalese influence. There are Nepalese shops and restaurants. After a night in the inexpensive hotel tomorrow we are planning to climb back to the Tibetan Plateau!
