Starting in Deqin, this classic pilgrimage circuits Mount Kawagarbo clockwise along the traditional kora—through Yongjiu...
Meili Outer Kora
Starting in Deqin, this classic pilgrimage circuits Mount Kawagarbo clockwise along the traditional kora—through Yongjiu Village, over the Dola and Sh...
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8 days 🟠 Challenging 10-次年4月
Route Introduction
- Starting in Deqin, this classic pilgrimage circuits Mount Kawagarbo clockwise along the traditional kora—through Yongjiu Village, over the Dola and Shuola passes, via Chawalong, and out at Meilishui—roughly 250 km over eight to ten days, at 2,200 to 4,800 m.
- Passing sacred Tibetan Buddhist sites and several 4,000 m-plus passes, it offers intimate views of Kawagarbo.
- The route is well-trodden yet grueling; join a group, budget acclimatization days, and aim for October to April, the busy pilgrimage season.
- Carry warm gear for the high passes and water purification tablets.
Key data
| Suggested days | 8 days |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 🟠 Challenging |
| Best months | 10-次年4月 |
| Provinces | Yunnan |
| Waypoint | 6 |
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Meili Outer Kora
Deqin County Town · Yongjiu Village · Doku La Pass · Chawalong Township · Shuola La Pass · Meilishui Village
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| 09:00 | Deqin County Town | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 10:50 | Yongjiu Village | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 12:40 | Doku La Pass | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 14:30 | Chawalong Township | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 16:20 | Shuola La Pass | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 18:10 | Meilishui Village | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
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