Kasi Hell Valley Trek to Milk Lake
After two days of acclimatization, hike and camp from Kasi Village, cross the pass, then descend past Long Lake and Milk Lake to Luorong Pasture.
An advanced route for those with high-altitude hiking experience. First, stay in the county town and Riwa and do the short route to acclimatize. Then enter Kasi Village from the Ochu Mountain side and hike up the valley to Kasi Cowshed Camp. The next day, cross a pass at about 4,700 meters, pass Long Lake to Milk Lake, then descend along the long route. The trekking section is an undeveloped route and requires a licensed guide team and camping gear. If the weather is poor, give up on the pass and take the regular long route instead.
Avoid the July–August rainy season and the snowy period after November. A licensed guide team is required.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival and Acclimatization in the County Town
Daocheng Yading（Daocheng Yading Airport、Daocheng White Stupa）
Charter a car from the airport for about 1 hour to the county town. In the evening, stroll near the White Pagoda.
Stay: Daocheng County Town
Day 2 · South to Riwa and Gongga Langjiling Monastery
Daocheng Yading（Bowa Mountain Pass Viewpoint、Gongga Langjiling Monastery）
Charter a car from the county town over Bowa Mountain to Riwa, about 1.5 hours, stopping to visit Gongga Langjiling Monastery along the way.
Stay: Shangri-La Town (Riwa)
Day 3 · Short Route to Acclimatize
Daocheng Yading（Chonggu Monastery & Pearl Lake、Yading Village）
Take the shuttle bus into the scenic area and walk to Chonggu Temple and Pearl Lake, about 3 to 4 hours round trip. In the afternoon, organize your gear.
Stay: Shangri-La Town (Riwa)
Day 4 · Ochu Mountain to Kasi Cowshed Camp
Daocheng Yading（Echu Mountain、Kasi Village & Kasi Valley）
Charter a car from Riwa via Ochu Mountain to Kasi Village, then hike up the valley to Kasi Cowshed Camp, about 5 to 6 hours on foot.
The camp is at about 4,050 meters and has no supplies. The guide team will arrange the tents.
Stay: Kasi Cowshed Camp
Day 5 · Over the Pass and Down via Milk Lake
Daocheng Yading（Milk Lake & Five-Color Lake、Luorong Pasture、Yading Nature Reserve）
From the camp, climb about 4 km to the pass, then pass Long Lake to Milk Lake and descend the long route to Luorong Pasture. About 8 to 10 hours in total.
Confirm the park's rules on entering via this crossing in advance. Skip the pass if the weather is bad.
Stay: Shangri-La Town (Riwa)
Day 6 · Back to the County Town and Hot Springs
Daocheng Yading（Rubuchaka Hot Spring）
About 1.5 hours from Riwa back to the county town. Relax at the Rubuzha Hot Spring, then about 1 hour to the airport.