I'm heading off back to Yading in May to try do the 'big' kora (circuit) of the three scared mountains, Chanadorje, Jambeyang and Shenrezig. On my last visit, five years ago, I did the inner [tourist] circuit in two days. This time it will be a five-seven day trip, going round the back (eastern) side of Chanadorje and Jambeyang. I'll be following the route of a guy called Lloyd Raleigh, who describes his trip here. I'm now working out how much stuff I should take - tent, food etc, trying to keep things to a minimum.
My plan is to leave from Chengdu on May 8th and go via Kangding-Litang-Daocheng to Yading. I'm looking for a trekking partner, so if you are interested and have a couple of weeks to spare, let me know.
Trek update - it's on. I'll be trekking with another Aussie. I think a party of two is about right. Watch this space!
4 comments:
Tasha Delek,
I am completely inspired by your blog and your upcoming trek. Should I win the lottery, I will join you in May as a trek partner!
I lived in China in 1999 and traveled west to Yunnan, Szechuan, Gansu, and Xinjiang. I returned to Yunnan again in 2007. It is a special journey you are embarking upon. Thank you for posting it.
I look forward to following your blog.
Thanks Lizzie! Yes, it's a great trek and I'm looking forward to doing it with an Aussie guy who 'has form' in this area.
The trek looks fantastic and like Lizzy, I'm a wee bit jealous! I'm an Aussie living in Qinghai, China, but tied down with work and study at the moment. I be keen to hear how the trek goes... maybe I'll have time in the not-too-distant-future...
Cheers,
Mim.
Watch for the write-up and photos here some time in June!
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