From Shuanhur to Kailas there is a moderate amount of traffic by pilgrims headed to Kailas and border trade going to Burang. There are two roads from Shuanhur to Lhasa. The long north road is not subject to floods as is the southern road, which goes past Mt. Kailas and parallels the north side of the Himalayas to Lhasa. There is a hot spring outside Gar on the way to Kailas. At Kailas small amounts of food are available from camps and pilgrims.
Most illegal travelers have to pay a modest fee to the officials who often visiting the camps.
Burang probably has many supplies but also many opportunities for problems with border security. The 800 km from Kailas to Zhongba can only be traveled during May and June due to river floods. There are no villages and few military or road crew camps. The cycling is difficult. From Zhongba to Lhasa is about 500 miles and follows the Bhramprutra river valley.