Kinnaur Kailash

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Key information: Kinnaur Kailash

  • This tough, high trek crosses the Charang La near the sacred peak and pilgrim destination of Kinnaur Kailash.
  • Enjoy gorgeous mountainscapes as well as the area’s strong Buddhist culture.

Walkopedia rating

  • Walkopedia rating91
  • Beauty34
  • Natural interest16
  • Human interest12
  • Charisma32
  • Negative points3
  • Total rating91
  • Note: Neg: altitude

Vital Statistics

  • Length: 46km
  • 4 days
  • Maximum Altitude: 5,280m
  • Level of Difficulty: Strenuous

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Kinnaur Kailash : Kinnaur Kailash - © Flickr user Nivedita Ravishankar

WALK SUMMARY

This tough, high trek crosses the 5,280m Charang La in the Kinnaur range, near the sacred peak and pilgrim destination of Kinnaur Kailash (indeed it is part of the sacred kora round said peak).

You will enjoy gorgeous mountainscapes as well as the area’s strong Buddhist culture.

Tough walking in remote mountains, where altitude can cause real problems (the Charang La is at 5,280m). Come fully prepared, including proper acclimatization. Briefish info in Lonely Planet’s Trekking in the Indian Himalaya. Check the current permit requirements.

This page is at an early stage of development (and our photos so far relate to Kinnaur  Kailash generically – we need specific pics for this trek). Please help us by making suggestions and sending photos! Thank you!

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Kinnaur Kailash : Kinnaur Kailash sunset - © Flickr user Nikhil.Hirurkar

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Kinnaur Kailash : Kinnaur Kailash - © Flickr user Nivedita Ravishankar

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Kinnaur Kailash : Kinnaur Kailash - © Flickr user Mani Babbar Photography...
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