The stages of the big Kora
stage 12 |
Stage 13: Donthon (4185 m) down to Meilixi (2100 m)
5.5 hours, 2000 meters descending
The last day of the trek is a long descent back down to the Mekong.
Instable bridge. |
Steep path downhill. |
Bridge with prayer flags. |
Spanish moss. |
Real moss. |
Birch tree with nice bark. |
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The trek ends at a Chorten above the Mekong about two kilometers from Meilixi. The village is reached by walking along a water channel or along the road.
stage 12 |
Basic Information:
Logistic starting point for the trek around Kawa Karpo is the town Deqen in northern Yunnan Province.
The actual trekking stages for us were as follows:Stage 1: Yadza - QuXia
Stage 2: QuXia - YongXiTong
Stage 3: YongXiTong - DuoKa La
Stage 4: DuoKaLa - Camp4
Stage 5: Camp4 - Chinatong
Stage 6: Chinatong - Aben
Stage 7: Aben - Chuju
Stage 8: Chuju - Zathong
Stage 9: Zathong - Gebu
Stage 10: Gebu - Camp10
Stage 11: Camp10 - Laide
Stage 12: Laide - Donthon
Stage 13: Donthon - Meilixi