Kang La trail
Himachal Pradesh, India
Point-to-point trail in Himachal Pradesh, India. Hiking.
- Distance
- 48.6 mi (78.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,618 ft (2,322 m)
- Est. Time
- 19 hr 30 min
- High point
- 17,818 ft (5,431 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Spring 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Spring 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Doksa 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Shelter 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Shepherd's camp 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Shelter 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Campsite 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Hut: Shepherd Shelter 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Hut: Gompa 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Hut 10 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Zardung 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from start
- Hut: alpine hut 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Shelter 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Kesar Yon Chhap 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Jungpada 22.1 mi (35.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Phadki 24.8 mi (40 km) from start
- Campsite: Kangla Base Camp I 28.5 mi (45.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Kangla Base Camp II 32 mi (51.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Sumdo 39.5 mi (63.5 km) from start
- Spring 39.7 mi (63.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Kang La trail
How long is Kang La trail?
Kang La trail is 48.6 mi (78.2 km) long. Most people take about 19 hr 30 min. It climbs 7,618 ft (2,322 m) in total, up to a high point of 17,818 ft (5,431 m).
How hard is Kang La trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Kang La trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Kang La trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 7 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Kang La trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Kang La trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Kang La trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap