The Kham Road: Kangding, Tagong, Danba
A road journey into Kham, the Tibetan east: Kangding’s river valley, Tagong’s grassland and monasteries, and Danba’s stone villages. The driving is spectacular, the altitude is real, and the pace leaves room for tea.
The idea
A route with room to breathe.
A road journey into Kham, the Tibetan east: Kangding’s river valley, Tagong’s grassland and monasteries, and Danba’s stone villages. The driving is spectacular, the altitude is real, and the pace leaves room for tea.
The route
Where it goes.
Day by day
A sketch of the days.
Drive the expressway to Kangding (2,560 m). Walk the old town, visit Nanwu Temple and sleep at altitude.
Stay · Kangding · river-view hotelWhat is included
The practical details.
Included
- 7 nights hotels, guesthouses and homestays
- Private vehicle and driver throughout
- Local Kham guides in Tagong and Danba
- Monastery visits and village fees
- Daily breakfast and five selected meals
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending
- Horse riding
This route reaches 4,298 m at Zheduo Pass and sleeps at 3,700 m in Tagong. We build in a night in Kangding first and monitor how everyone feels. Roads can be affected by weather.
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