The stages of the big Kora

  
stage 2  
stage 4

Stage 3: From YongXiTang (3348 m) across DuoKaLa (4471 m) to 4110 m

6 hours, 1200 ascending, 350 descending


Morning fog is rising.
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Colorful flowers.
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Ascent through mystic conifer forest.
Meadow with hundreds of prayer flags.


Prayer flags mark the begin of ascent to DuoKaLa.
Yellow Poppy (Meconopsis).
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One of several blooming species of Rhododendron
Enjoying the sun at 4000m


The last few meters to the pass.
DuoKa La, 4471m. Unfortunately no view.
Camp 3, 4110m
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Fresh green emerging after winter.
Small blue alpine flower.
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A blue Primrose.
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