The road pass that runs by its peak is one of the highest on China National Highway 318.

The pass to the west of the mountain between Lhasa's Maizhokunggar County and Nyinchi's Gongbo'gyamda County is the highest point on the Nyingchi–Lhasa section of China National Highway 318.

[2] In 2006 it was reported that local farmers could earn around 50 yuan, or US$6.25, daily from selling souvenirs at the Mila mountain pass.

[3] In January 2015 it was announced that there were plans to build a tunnel for this part of the road later in the year.

[5] The west of the mountain is dry and cool, while the east side is warmer and has more moisture, and therefore has richer vegetation.