The outer Kora is about 56km (35mi) and takes 3 days to complete with overnight stays in Dirapuk and Zutulpuk. The outer parikrama is the more popular journey while the inner parikrama is observed as a special Kora which is known less to devotees and comparatively more challenging than the outer parikrama. The Buddhists complete the inner Kora by foot clockwise while the Bons walk anti-clockwise and complete the journey in 3 to 5 days. The inner parikrama is an additional journey of Kailash Nandi, Saptarishi Cave in the inner section of the Kailash Parbat.
