Why this trip
Yala is the most photogenic mountain in west Sichuan and the circuit around it is the most balanced trek we sell: high enough to feel serious, short enough to fit into a week, and culturally dense — the kora is an active pilgrimage route, not a tourist trail. Herders will invite you into their tents. Say yes.
Highlights
- Yala’s near-perfect cone, 5,820 m, in view from three of the four camps
- Tagong grassland and the Nongge valley, walking among yak herds
- Active pilgrimage traffic — you are walking alongside Tibetan families, not a staged trail
- Pack horses mean a 6–8 kg daypack and a much better trip
- Hot-spring soak at the end, if the season is right
On the route
Photographs published by Tang Li Outdoor, the operator who runs this trip.
The shape of the trip
An indicative outline. The operator sets the exact daily routing for each batch, and we send it to you in writing before you pay.
- Days 1–2
Chengdu to Kangding and Tagong, acclimatisation walk on the grassland.
- Days 3–5
Three walking days on the circuit with camps between 3,800 and 4,200 m, crossing one pass near 4,600 m.
- Days 6–7
Walk out, transfer back toward Chengdu.
What's included
Included
- English-speaking trek leader and local guide
- Pack horses and handlers
- Camping equipment (shared tents, kitchen, dining)
- All meals on trek
- Road transport from Chengdu
- Entrance and pasture fees
Not included
- Flights and visa
- Sleeping bag and personal gear
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips
- Chengdu hotels
Before you book
This trip is listed ahead of the 2027 season opening. The following are set by the operator and confirmed in writing at booking, not in advance:
- Exact departure dates for the 2027 season
- Final per-person price for your chosen batch
- Group size and guide ratio for your dates
Every trip we sell requires travel insurance that covers trekking and reaches your maximum altitude (≈4,600 m pass). A standard city policy will not cover an evacuation from this height. Send us the certificate before departure.
Who runs it
Tang Li Outdoor
International-group departure with English guiding. Horse support is included rather than an optional extra.
Batch reference: 2027 season
