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Mount Kailash Kora

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48 km Length
approx. 2 days Duration
1.150 m Elevation gain
1.150 m Elevation loss
5.470 m Highest point
May–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Mount Kailash Kora

Difficulty
Length 48 km
Elevation gain 1.150 m
Elevation loss 1.150 m
Highest Point 5.470 m · Dolma La
Lowest Point 4.651 m
Round Trip Yes
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

48 km
1.150 m
1.150 m
Dolma La
5.470 m
4.651 m

Best time to go

May – September
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About the trail

The Mount Kailash Kora runs for a length of 48 kilometers through China.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 2 days to walk the Mount Kailash Kora.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, in homestays and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Mount Kailash Kora

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Mount Kailash Kora

Arrival

You will arrive to Mount Kailash Kora via Tribhuvan International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Rental car / Airplane. Duration approx. 28 hours.

Departure

Departure from Mount Kailash Kora is via Tribhuvan International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Rental car / Airplane. Takes about 28 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in homestays
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Mount Kailash Kora

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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