9 Days Daocheng Yading Outer Kora Trek
Chengdu - Kangding - Xinduqiao - Litang - Daocheng - Yading - Outer Kora - Chengdu
9-day outer kora trek of Daocheng Yading: circumambulate the three sacred snow mountains of the Kham region.
Duration
8Days
Group Size
16
Max Altitude
2500
Best Time
May to Sept.
Itinerary
Drive to Kangding. Overnight Kangding.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Kangding
Drive to Xinduqiao via Zheduo Pass. Overnight Xinduqiao.
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Accommodation: Xinduqiao
Drive over 4,000m+ passes to Litang (4,014m), "world's highest town". Visit Litang Monastery. Overnight Litang.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Litang
Drive to Daocheng via Haizi Mountain. Visit Red Grass Beach. Overnight Daocheng (3,700m).
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Daocheng
Enter Yading Nature Reserve. Visit Chonggu Temple and Pearl Lake. View the three holy mountains. Overnight Yading (3,900m).
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Yading
Begin the outer kora trek around the holy mountains. Trek to first camp (4,200m). Overnight camping.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Camping
Cross the high pass (4,800m) with spectacular views. Descend to valley camp. Overnight camping.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Camping
Complete the kora, trek out to the road. Drive back to Daocheng. Overnight Daocheng.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Daocheng
Long drive back to Chengdu via the same route. Tour ends.
Meal: B,L
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What's Included
- Professional trekking guide
- All accommodation
- All meals during trek
- Park fees
- Mules for luggage
- First aid kit
- Yading sightseeing bus
- Camping equipment
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation
- International/domestic flights
- Tips for guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Oxygen for high altitude
- Sleeping bag rental
Tour Price
From $998 per person. Min 2 pax. Good physical condition required.
* Contact us for custom departure dates and group discounts.
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