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Kulagangri Hiking Trail Analysis! Must-See Attractions

Preface

I love snow-capped mountains more than the sea! People always fall in love with Kulagangri over and over again!

This is one of the few hiking routes that offers scenic views in all seasons, combining snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, and ancient temples. Its moniker is "half mountain, half lake."

Today's Kulagangri is even more of a miracle on earth!

📣Tourists all gave this evaluation:

“The itinerary was well designed to adapt to the high altitude. When the peaks appeared before our eyes as the altitude rose, it was very shocking!”

“The accommodation conditions are very good. In the Cuoyu Village B&B, they can even cook noodles and dumplings for us.”

"My first trip to Tibet was to join the China-TravelNote Kulagangri Trek. The scenery of the Himalayas was truly extraordinary."

"I feel so lucky to have seen the sunrise over the Golden Mountain twice!"

The return on investment from the scenic experience is top-notch! Anyone who goes will know!

From January to March, the lake is frozen and blue ice is in season!

This is the best time to see the snow-capped mountains, the golden sun shining on the mountains, and the starry sky! Don’t miss it!

Walking across the ice of the Blue Ice Lake Pumoyongcuo, the icy blue lake surface sparkles with mysterious light in the sun, just like walking into a dreamy ice and snow world.

Everyone who has walked through Kulagangri will put it on the list of things to do in their life without hesitation!

Where is Kulagangri?

Located in Lhozhag County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet, it is one of the "Four Sacred Mountains" in Tibet. Shannan's highest peak, at 7,538 meters above sea level, stands tall on the main ridgeline of the middle Himalayas.

Kulagangri Hiking Information Card

Hiking distance: 30-35 kilometers

Altitude range: 4200~4900 meters

Difficulty Index: ★★★★☆☆☆

Scenery index: ★★★★★★☆

Suitable for: ① Tourists aged 18-62, healthy and free of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and heart disease

②You can hike 10 kilometers a day

③Have experience in high altitude hiking

*Currently only users with mainland ID cards can register

What's in Kulagangri?

Snow Mountain

There are 6 peaks over 7,000 meters standing side by side with Kulagangri. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, they are majestic and magnificent, which makes people feel awe!

glacier

There are several glaciers up to 10 kilometers long, with magnificent ice towers, ice cliffs, ice walls and steep ice slopes.

lake

There are countless lakes here, with a gentle and charming style of "one after another". They are like sapphires embedded in the snow-capped mountains. The color of the lake changes with the seasons and weather, which is very intoxicating.

Baima Lingcuo

One of the three soul lakes of Guru Padmasambhava, you can see three colors of lake water here: blue, green and white.

Zhe Gongcuo

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

Jiejiucuo

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

Yamdrok Lake

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

Pumoyongcuo

"Girl's Lake" is the highest lake in southern Tibet. The lake is reflected by the surrounding snow-capped mountains.

temple

Tuiwa Temple is located on the edge of a cliff southeast of Pumoyongcuo.

Sekaguto Temple, a nine-story pagoda over 900 years old

Sakaguto Temple

A spontaneous trip

A ritual of loving yourself

An adventurous journey

A pilgrimage of one person

Precautions

1. This trip requires a border pass. Please fill in "tourism" for the reason of entry to Tibet and "Shannan" for the region.

2. Pay attention to wind and heat protection, prevent altitude sickness, and follow the "three-layer clothing method". The climate in the plateau changes greatly, so add or remove clothes in time.

3. Bring a thermos. If you have mild altitude sickness, drink plenty of hot water and take ibuprofen to relieve headaches. If the symptoms are severe, you can descend this route at any time and move to a lower altitude area.

4. From the day you decide to travel to the plateau, you can increase your anaerobic exercise time in your daily life. A week before departure, you can appropriately reduce the amount of exercise, maintain a good attitude and get enough rest time.

5. Respect local customs and practices and the Leave No Trace principle