| THE KORA AROUND TIBET'S SACRED MOUNTAIN
24 days - Buddhist Pilgrimage Route - Pure Tibetan Culture - Spectacular Himalayan Scenery - Remote & Challenging Route - Sightseeing in Lijiang & Shangri La - Joint creation with The Dragon's Path
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 "It is for us Tibetans a route that is both divine and eternal" -Dorje a 76 year old Tibetan pilgrim
A sacred pilgrimage around one of the Tibetan world’s three great sacred mountain ranges, the Kawa Karpo of northwestern Yunnan province. The route, which roves up to 15,090 feet and descends to 4,600 feet has been called ‘the eternal road’ for its still magnificent and vital role in the lives of some of the planet’s most remote mountain peoples. To succeed one total kora is for many a dreamed of lifetime goal. For centuries, pilgrims, warriors, and nomads alike traveled the span of the Himalayas to circumambulate around the white-capped spires including the yet unclimbed 22,107 foot / 6,740 meter Kawa Karpo peak. Part of the Buddhist’s goal of reaching sacred sites to access nirvana, it remains a route of isolated splendor and physical challenges.This great pilgrimage route passes beneath one of the most formidable and stunning mountain ranges on the globe through areas of zero pollution and sacred sites. It remains unchanged as one of the great spiritual journeys on the earth.
The Kawa Karpo Pilgrimage Trek in Tibet is part of our Epic Himalayan Journey Series! These trips are led by one of our experienced Western Trekking Guides and represent the gourmet trekking offerings of the great Himalayan Range. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.
2012 GROUP DEPARTURE DATE:
September 6 to Septeber 29, 2012
(the trip date indicates the day you need to arrive in Kunming, China and the day you can schedule to depart)
2012 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
6 People: $8750.00
7 to 8 People: $8490.00
9 to 10 People: $7170.00
Airfare from Kunming to Lijiang: $175.00 per person
Airfare from Shangri-La to Kunming: $205.00 per person
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $975.00 per person
TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 8 nights hotels and lodges
Camping Trek: 15 nights camping
Trek Grade: 15 days STRENUOUS trekking
Max. altitude: 15,424 feet on the Shu La Pass
Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. These treks will involve lengthy periods at high altitudes.
TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1. Arrive in Kunming and take the group flight to Lijiang
Day 2. In the ancient town of Lijiang
Day 3. To Shangrila (formally referred to as Zhongdian)
Day 4. Gyalthang, the new Shangrila
Day 5. To the border town of Dechen
Day 6. Drive to Yangtsa and begin the kora of the sacred Mount Kawa Karpo (22,107ft)
Day 7. Trek to the quiet meadows of Lungnak. 8 hours. 11,250 feet / 3,430 meters
Day 8. Cross the Doker La Pass (14,384 feet). 8 hours. 11,415 feet / 3,480 meters
Day 9. Descend to Chunathong Camp. 7 hours. 8,105 feet / 2,470 meters
Day 10. Trek to the village of Aben. 8 hours. 7,315 feet / 2,230 meters
Day 11. Rest and exploration in Aben
Day 12. Chudu. 5 hours. 6,102 feet
Day 13. Trek Zhanang. 5 hours. Altitude of 6,740 feet or 2,055 meters
Day 14. Trek to Gebu (7,610 feet) over the Tondu La Pass at 10,695 feet. 9 to 10 hours
Day 15. A rest day in Gebu Village
Day 16. Trek to the High Camp before the challenging Gebu La Pass
Day 17. Across the Gebu La to Lada. 5 hours. 10,070 feet / 3,070 meters
Day 18. Trek over the Shula Pass to Donthon. 8 to 9 hours. Altitude 13,450 feet.
Day 19. Trek to Meilixue. 5 hours. 7,055 feet. Drive to the village of Meyung.
Days 20 & 21. Scheduled contingency days to be used on trek
Day 22. Return to Gyalthang. Hotel.
Day 23. Free day in Gyalthang for independent exploration. Hotel.
Day 24. Fly to Kunming and connect with your departing flight.
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