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Kulagangri Snow Mountain and Holy Lake Hiking Line

Preface

If you only have one chance to come to Tibet, you must come to Kulagangri!

As more and more people travel through the Yubeng and Gongga areas

Risk control in places like Siguniang Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain has become stricter, and travel costs are getting higher and higher.

So where else can outdoorsy people go in the winter?

The Kulagangri circumambulation mountain combines snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and ancient temples, and has several glaciers up to 10 kilometers long.

Half mountains and half lakes, the visual impact is comparable to Nepal's EBC, and the scenery index is off the charts!

Image source @Langya

This place is quite small, but the difficulty coefficient is not high, you can go lightly

Round trip line, you can retreat at any time if you can’t walk anymore!

It is predicted to be the next top outdoor destination, so come while there are fewer people!

Kulagangri Hiking Information Card

Duration: 6 days and 5 nights (3 days of hiking)

Hiking distance: about 30 kilometers

Activity Difficulty: ★★★★☆☆☆

Scenery index: ★★★★★★☆

What kind of people are suitable for it?

Healthy tourists aged 16-60

You can hike 10 kilometers in a single day

Have high altitude experience

*Currently only users with mainland ID cards can register

Image source @Langya

When is the best time to visit for the scenery?

January to March/Frozen lake, dreamy blue ice season

April to June/Best time, stable and sunny weather

July-August/rainy season, the mountain peaks are often obscured by clouds, and you can see the sea of ​​clouds, lush flowers and plants, and full of vitality

September to December/Best time to photograph snow-capped mountains

What to see when you come to Kulagangri?

What does the phrase "one measure after another" mean?

Baima Lingcuo

One of the three soul lakes of Guru Padmasambhava, it is said that one can see one's past and present lives from the bottom of this lake.

Baima Lincuo

Zhe Gongcuo

Also known as the "Three Gods Lake", it reflects the majestic and majestic Kulagangri Snow Mountain Group.

Zhe Gongcuo

Jiejiucuo

You can take pictures of the reflections of the Karezhan Peak and the Kulagangri Peak

Jiejiucuo Photo Source @QQ

Yamdrok Lake

The crescent-shaped lake is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet.

Yamdrok Lake photo source @Xiaolei

Pumoyongcuo

The deep blue waters of the "Girl's Lake" are backed by snow-capped mountains.

Pumo Yongcuo Photo Source @Flying

Pumoyongcuo

What snow-capped mountains will you encounter when circumambulating Kulagangri?

There are six peaks over 7,000 meters high standing next to Kulagangri, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and icy mountains. From a distance, the peaks stand side by side like a team. They are:

The main peak is Kulagangri, with an altitude of 7,538 meters.

Kulagangriwei Peak, 7418 meters above sea level

Kulagangri III Peak, 7381 meters above sea level

Karejiang Peak I, 7221 meters above sea level

Karejiang II Peak, 7216 meters above sea level

Karejiang III Peak, 7018 meters above sea level

Which temples can you see when circumambulating Kulagangri?

Tuiwa Temple

Located on the edge of a cliff southeast of Pumoyongcuo

Tuiwa Temple image source @Tuchong Creative

Sekaguto Temple

The 900-year-old Nine-Storey Prince Tower

Sakaguto Temple

Depart from Lhasa | 6 days and 5 nights

Tourists Wind·The 2nd Kulagangri Hiking Conference·Opens on December 31st

¥3680 from 98 people have registered Register now

How to apply for a border pass?

This trip requires a border pass in advance

Download the "Border Pass Application Form", fill in "tourism" for the reason of entry to Tibet, and fill in "Shannan Prefecture" or "Shigatse Prefecture" for the region.

People in their registered place of residence

Bring your ID card and the completed border pass application form to the police station for stamping. After stamping, you can apply for a border pass directly at the police station.

People are away from home

Bring your local residence permit or residence registration card, ID card and border pass application form to the local police station for processing.

Already in Lhasa, Tibet

You can also apply for a border pass if you arrive in Lhasa one day in advance. You need to bring your ID card, border pass application form and a criminal record (can be applied online)

You can apply for it at the following places

① Border Defense Building Certificate Hall

② Second floor of the third-level government service hall