A rigorous nine-day expedition into Meili’s North Face that tops out at Ciding Pass (5,200 m). Expect remote glacier views, high-alpine scree, and nights off-grid beneath star-filled skies.
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At dawn the North Face of Meili Snow Mountain looms like a folded wall of ice; you move through bamboo groves, each breath thin with altitude as the trail climbs toward Pojun Camp. Nights here are without signal—just the distant creak of glacier ice and the low bells of grazing yaks.
Difficulty
difficult
Duration
9 days
Fitness Level
High: regular long hikes, previous multi-day trekking and altitude experience recommended
Wildlife
History
Meili (Kawagarbo) is sacred to local Tibetan communities and has long been the focus of pilgrimage; the peaks influenced trade and cultural exchange across the plateau.
Conservation
This UNESCO-recognized landscape is ecologically fragile: glaciers are retreating and groups are encouraged to follow Leave No Trace practices and minimize camp impacts.
Reserve your spot on the Summit of Silence 9 Day Meili North Face Pass Trek today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize in stages
Spend at least 24–48 hours in Lijiang or Feilai Temple before pushing above 3,000 m to reduce altitude sickness risk.
Hydrate and eat frequently
High-altitude exertion demands steady fluids and frequent calorie intake—carry electrolyte mixes and easy snacks.
Footwear and traction
Use stiff-soled, high-ankle boots and bring microspikes for icy sections on early-morning approaches.
Pack for no-signal nights
Bring a reliable headlamp, spare batteries, and a printed itinerary—digital reception disappears around Pojun Camp.
Insulated down jacket
Keeps core warm during cold nights at 4,000+m and above.
winter
Stiff-soled, high-ankle hiking boots
Protects ankles and provides traction on scree and uneven trails.
Trekking poles
Stabilizes balance on long descents and loose scree.
Daypack with raincover (25–35L)
Carries water, layers, camera, and emergency kit while on long summit days.