Mount Kailash Kora Gateway
The Kailash kora gateway at Tarchen is the start and finish of the circuit and the place to arrange horses, porters and supplies. The full route runs about 52 km over the Dolma La pass at 5,640 m.
Overview
Quick facts about Mount Kailash Kora Gateway
The Kailash kora gateway at Tarchen is the start and finish of the circuit and the place to arrange horses, porters and supplies. The full route runs about 52 km over the Dolma La pass at 5,640 m.
| Type | Transport Gateway |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,600 m (15,092 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 06:00–23:00 |
| Good to know | Do not attempt the kora without several days of acclimatization and evacuation insurance. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Designated taxi rank on the station forecourt
- Bus: City buses and taxis meet each train
Hotels near Mount Kailash Kora Gateway
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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