Mount Kailash Kora

Information

Distance

52.0 km

Duration

2–3 days

Max elevation

5,645 m

Country

China (CN)

Difficulty

Berat karena ketinggian ekstrem dan udara tipis — jaraknya tak jauh, tapi menyeberangi Dolma La (5.645 m) menuntut aklimatisasi matang

Best Season

Mei–Oktober (puncak Mei–September; hindari musim dingin)

Permits & Fees

Wajib melalui tur terorganisir; butuh Tibet Travel Permit, Alien's Travel Permit, dan izin militer wilayah perbatasan

Description

The Mount Kailash Kora is a 52 km pilgrimage circuit around the sacred 6,638 m peak of Kailash in western Tibet, revered by four faiths — Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and followers of Bon. Starting and ending at Darchen, it is typically completed by pilgrims and trekkers over 3 days (local pilgrims often finish in a single day), with the second day the hardest as it crosses the Dolma La at 5,645 m. Although the distance is modest, the extreme altitude and thin air make acclimatization the key safety factor. The dramatic north face of Kailash seen from Dirapuk and its deep spiritual significance make the kora one of the most famous pilgrimage-trekking routes in the world.

Trail Highlights

Sirkuit ziarah 52 km mengelilingi Gunung Kailash (6.638 m) yang disucikan umat Hindu, Buddha, Jain, dan Bon; melewati dinding utara dramatis dari Dirapuk, puncak Dolma La (5.645 m) yang melambangkan kelahiran kembali, serta lanskap Dataran Tinggi Tibet dekat Danau Manasarovar.