The high altitude might be the reason why the trip is tough for junior hiker,but it’s fine for senior hiker.
Guests will hike into the secret area of Meili Snow Mountain,which is part of Unesco World Heritage Three Parallel Rivers.You will very close to Kawadgarbo,which is an unclimbed mountain,as well as Tibetan holy mountain.You will also visit alpine pasture,canyon,glacier and grassland during this trip.
Introduction
Meili is mandarin translation of Deqin Tibetan Dialect “Mainri” which means mountain of medicine.Meili Snow Mountain includes 13 summits which all over 6000 meters above sea level.It’s also known as the 13 Prince Mountains.Kawadgarbo is 6740 meters above sea level which is highest peak of Meili Snow Mountain,as well as the highest peak in Yunnan.
There are eight holy mountains in Tibetan area in China,Kawadgarbo is male,as well as the leader of others.Tibetan respectfully call it “A Ji Kawadgarbo” which means “Grandfather Kawadgarbo”,and Tibetan believes that he helps people drive away evil spirit.
There were 9 climbing expeditions failed in the last 100 years,Kawadgarbo is an virgin peak until now.In 1991, six Chinese and eleven Japanese mountaineers lost their lives to an avalanche,This is second worst climbing accidents in the world ,as well as one of the worst in China. In 2001,local govemment issued a new legislation which is not allow people to climb Kawadgarbo anymore.
Pilgrims treks around Kawadgarbo for weeks to pay homage to the holy mountain every year. There are two trekking route,one is outer circumambulation,another one is inner circumambulation.
Outer Circumambulation: This is a tough journey for senior hiker.Pilgrims have to trek through valley,river and pass which will cost more time and energy.Camping gear is necessary during the journey except pilgrims prefer to stay in local Tibetan tent guesthouse.The trekking route has great relative relief which means people always walk on steep path and walk through falling rock area,as well as climb up or go down for hours.
Inner Circumambulation: This is easier hiking route for junior hiker who would like to upgrade to senior hiker level.Pilgrims will hike through mountain area with light backpack,and stay in the local Tibetan guesthouse. Pilgrims will hike to alpine lake and water fall,as well as glacier.The most attraction of this route is that pilgrims are able to very close to Kawadgarbo and Miancimu (Wife of Kawadgarbo)
Related Tour
Additional information
Meal | Local Flavor and Picnic |
---|---|
Concessions | 30% OFF for children who are junior than 10 year old |
Accommodation | Hotel |
Transportation | Bus, Car, Horse, Van |
Included | Accommodation, Driver, Entrance Ticket, Guide, Medicine For AMS, Mineral Water, Transportation |
Not Included | Drink, Flight, Food, Horse Riding, Insurance |
Day 1
Big bend of Yangtze River
Bai Ma (White Horse) Snow Mountain
Meili Snow Mountain
Meili Snow Mountain View Hotel
Day 2
Sunrise Of Meili Snow Mountain
Drive to Tibetan Village (2160M)
Hiking Through Forest
Hotel of Tibetan Village
Day 3
Cuo Ka Alpine Pasture (4280M)
Hiking through Forest
View Of Miancimu
Holy Lake (4350M)
Holy Water Hall (3600M)
Hiking Back To Tibetan Village (3126M)
Hotel of Tibetan Village
Day 4
Hiking through Forest
Base Camp Of Mountaineering (3780M)
Alpine Lake (4100M)
Hiking Back To Tibetan Village (3126M)
Hotel of Tibetan Village
Day 5
Climb Over Nan Zong Pass (3850M)
Hiking To car park of Tibetan village (2230M)
Drive to Tibetan village (2500M)
Hiking To Glacier of Meili Snow Mountain (3800M)
Hiking To viewing platform of Kawadgarbo
Meili Snow Mountain View Hotel
Day 6
Sunrise Of Meili Snow Mountain
Bai Ma (White Horse) Snow Mountain
Shangri-La Great Canyon
Na Pa Lake (Top View)
Yi La Grassland (horse riding)
Hotel of Shangri-La
Tour Reviews
There are no reviews yet.
Leave a Review