Trip info
Regione: Amdo Golog, Qinghai, China.
Trip Length: 10 days
Starts from: Xining
Ends: Xining
Trekking: 4 days
Road trip: 4 days.
Camping: 5 nights
Best season: June-July –August-early September
Highlights:
One of the top known sacred mountains in Tibet. Magnificent view of Mt Amnyemeachen from distance as well as closer to Amnyemmachen. The red mountains in Trika and Raja; Eagle's nest, the biggest Gelugpa monastery in Golog.
Itinerary
Day 01. Meet our servicemen at the Xining airport.
Day 02. Golog- drive to Golog Machen; the capital city of Golog. En-route visit Raja Monastery (Gelukpa) and The Machu river(yellow river) 440km/
Day 03. Tsernagkhamdo-about 60km driving from the Machen town, you will stop at a pass called Sange Nyakha decorated with colorful prayer flags. From there you will view the whole range of Amnye Machen from a distance. It also depends on the weather. Tsernagkhamdo is one of the two Kora Start points. You will meet our yak crew and camp your first night at Metog Thang.
Day 04. Trekking- today after having breakfast and loading all the yaks you will start the Kora. Today the walking hour won’t belong because it is your first day and need to be acclimatized. Camp before arriving Dachok Nyakha.
Day05. Trekking-On the past; Dachok Nyagkha (the Holy Horse Pass) You will have the greatest opportunity to see the Snow Mountain at a closer range. You will also see many horse skulls at the pass. Camping at Motuwa.
Day 06. Trekking-GukuChenmo. Today you can see the Snow Mountain almost all the Kora way. There are some Drogpas(Tibetans whose life is based on live stocks) alone the Kora way and you can visit their families. Camp
Day 07. Trekking-Jomo Yangra. This is your last day of camping and the last day of your trekking or Kora as well. You will say goodbye to our yak crew and they may leave. Camping.
Day 08.Chabcha- after driving 38km from Tawo Sholma, will meet a highway and take this road to Chabcha. En route you will see some wild animals off the roads. Visit Gonpa Soma(monastery)in Chabcha.
Day 09. Xining- Drive to Xining Visit Tibetan Market or Tibetan Medicine Museum
Day 10 Escort to the Xining airport and departure.
What's included in the price?
Inclusion
- Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Private vehicle and Luggage Transfers.
- All necessary permits.
- All accommodations, based on double occupancy. Medium standard accommodation with attached bathroom on twin sharing basis or tent in remote areas.
- All Meals
- Admission fees.
- Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational, and communication charges) & government taxes.Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance
- Crew members: yak man, cook.
- Supplies: Yaks & horses,
- Equipments: Tents,mattress,kitchen staff.
- Exclusion
- China visa, all air tickets.train tickets.
- Sightseeing is not listed in the itinerary.
- Meals are not listed in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
- Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Single room supplement.
- Sleeping bags
FAQ
What is the altitude at the highest pass?
There are two passes on the Kora path; each pass is about 4000m.
How many hours walk for each day?
Each day about 5-6 hours walk, depending on your speed
Do I need to bring my first aid with me?
Yes, recommended.
Do we have horses or Yaks to ride when we cross the rivers or in case
At least two horses and two Yaks are arranged for the Kora trip.
Do we need warmer clothes?
Wind jacket and Raincoat, thick soaks, trekking boots are recommended. It gets cold during the night
Do we need to bring sleeping bags with us?
Because of the sizes, qualities, sanitation, etc, we recommend you to bring it with you
