2 Days Kawa Karpo Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Tour
At a glance
2 Days Kawa Karpo Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Tour is a 2 days private experience in Shangri-La, China, operated by Yunnan Adventure Travel. Prices start from $501 per person. Included: Accommodation with comfortable hotel, All land transfers & transportation with private air-conditioned car, Lunch.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 1–2 · Child 3–10 · Adult 11–75
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Options & availability
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Private Tour
from $282
Meili pilgrimage tour with private tour guide and driver will be a memorable part of your tour to China. Enjoy the view of Ka Wa Boge Peak with your pious heart to worship. Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Extend your memorable Shangri-La tour to Deqin County! In the 2 days, you’ll see the best of Shangri-La, get to the sacred Meili Snow Mountain, catch the rare opportunity to watch the beautiful sunrise at Failai Temple.A private vehicle,an English-speaking tour guide,entrance fee listed in the program,sightseeing bus to Mingyong Glacier Park,2 lunch are included for this tour.
What's included
What's included
- Accommodation with comfortable hotel
- All land transfers & transportation with private air-conditioned car
- Lunch
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide and skilled driver
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
Not included
- Lunches and dinners doesn’t mentioned in the itinerary
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets
- Tips to guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Shangri-La – Benzilan – Deqin – Feilaisi · 2h
In the morning, drive 4 to 5 hours to Deqin County (3400m altitude) which is 187km away from Zhongdian via Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, where you will be able to view Baima Snow Mountain if the weather is clear, pass the top part of today at 4292m altitude at 156km.
After traversing mountain ranges, you will make a short stop and have lunch at Benzilan town, take some shots on the First Bend of Jinsha(Yangtze) River, Dongzhulin Monastery and Baima (white horse) Snow Mountain.
Dongzhulin Monastery is the largest one of the three Gelu Sect monasteries in Deqin County and one of the religious cultural activity centers in Kangnan District. The housed treasures include gilded Maitreya , statue of White Drolma, Buddhas of Three Worlds, the ruler of the hell, Manjusri, 18 Arhats statues and Tangkar scroll paintings depicting Buddhist stories. -
Day 1: Shangri-La – Benzilan – Deqin – Feilaisi · 40m
Feilaisi is located in the Hengduan Mountains approximately 10 km southwest of Deqin (Deqen) in the far northwest of the Yunnan Province in southwest China.
Feilaisi enjoys a fabulous view of Meili Snow Mountain, regarded by the public as the best spot to catch the fascinating sight of Meili Snow Mountain at sunrise or sunset . It’s a vital place to get into Yubeng Village and Mingyong Glacier. Feilai Temple was built according to the mountain terrain with architecture at random discretion. The whole temple consists of Zisun (Descendants) Hall, the Hall of God, Haichao (Sea Tide Hall), Liangxiang (Wing-rooms) Hall, Liang’er (Two Ears) Hall, and Sipei (Side) -
Day 2: Feilaisi – Mingyong Village – Benzilan – Shangri-La · 40m
Get up early in the morning, enjoy the magic sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain.
Meili Snow Mountain is one of the most sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism. 'Kawagebo Peak' means the God of Snow Mountain in Tibetan, and is a holy land for worship. Pilgrims from Tibet, Qinghai Province, Sichuan Province,and Gansu Province come here at the beginning of each winter to worship. Thousands of devout pilgrims worship together and encircle the holy mountain, which add more mystery and loftiness to it. -
Day 2: Feilaisi – Mingyong Village – Benzilan – Shangri-La · 3h
Then drive about 1 hour to visit the Mingyong Glacier, one of the major glaciers in China and with an elevation dropping from 5,500 m to 2,700 m, the glacier is the lowest latitude and elevation of any glacier in China. The glacier is sacred to the local people and many Tibetan pilgrims walk here as they walk around Kawagebo passing both Yunnan and Tibet. The glacier winds down from Kawagebo in a 500m wide slide 800m above the Lancang River.
After lunch, drive back to Shangrila, service ends.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Your passport will be needed to purchase travel insurance for this tour
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 2 Days Kawa Karpo Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $501 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Accommodation with comfortable hotel; All land transfers & transportation with private air-conditioned car; Lunch; Experienced English-speaking tour guide and skilled driver; All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
