Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MT KAILASH KORA AT A GLANCE
Duration
3 days
Distance
52km
Difficulty
medium to difficult
Start/Finish
Darchen
Highest Point
Drölma-la (5630m)
Nearest Large Town
Ali
Accommodation
camping or monastery guesthouses
Best Time to Trek
mid-May until mid-October
Summary
The circuit, or kora, of Mt Kailash (6714m) is one of the most important pil-
grimages in Asia. It's been a religious sanctuary since pre-Buddhist times, and a trek here
wonderfully integrates the spiritual, cultural and physical dimensions of a trip to Tibet.
Being able to meet pilgrims from across Tibet and other countries is another allure.
Stage 1: Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery
6 hours / 20km / 200m ascent
