About Adi Kailash Trek
According to the legends, there are only eight mountains in India,
which has an impression of OM symbol. Out of these eight, only one has
been discovered, which is known as Om Parvat or Adi Kailash. This
magical mountain, Adi Kailash, is standing tall at an elevation of 6191 m
in the Dharchula district. It is quite known for its strong religious
and adventure connect, also, it is believed that the mountain has a
miraculous nature. One thing, which makes this mountain look apart from
other Himalayan ranges is its OM shape, which is formed by the by
deposition of snow on the black mountain. Also, the mountains bear a
resemblance to the pious, Mount Kailash. Perhaps, this is the reason it
is called Adi Kailash. To reach the base of the Om Parvat, trekkers need
to walk the entire distance on foot, which will take approximately 12
days to complete. The pious Om Parvat is pristine or relatively
undisturbed by human activity; however, many attempts by mountaineers
were made to reach its summit. The trek is usually undertaken during the
monsoon season, June to October, from the picturesque Dharchula.
Area : Kumaon Himalaya
Duration : 12 Days
Best Season : Mid May - Sept
Grade :Tough
Altitude : 3987 mts/13080 ft
Total Trekking : 76 KM
Begin your spiritual journey escaping the chaos of life to the Chota
Kailash of India, and resonate in the peaceful vibes of Uttarakhand.
Snuggled up in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, Adi Kailash is
one of the Hindu sacred sites which is the oldest resting place of the
divine Lord Shiva. Another fact that adds more religious importance to
the place is that Ravana, the great king of Lanka who was also a great
devotee of Lord Shiva visited Adi Kailash. Set at an elevation of 6191
mts, it is an essential part of the Kailash trilogy nestled in the
Himalayas which are Kailash Mansarovar, Adi Kailash and Kinnaur Kailash.
As per Hindu mythology, these places are the abodes of Lord Shiva,
Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganapati and Kartik Swami. Adi Kailash is set up
close to Brahma Parvat and Sin La whereas the spiritually blessed Om
Parvat near Nabidang. Talking about Om Parvat, it is till date the only
one out of the 8 ‘OM’ emergence discovered in the Himalayas. Where a
little detour from Adi Kailash can be just perfect to sight the
prepossessing Om Parvat which is carved on the Indo-Nepal border, where
the silhouette of ‘OM’ is facing India and the back in Nepal.
In this Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra, you can experience the
scenic beauty of Bhimtal which you can traverse while visiting
Pithoragarh. On your way you may come across the Kumaon hamlets like
Lakhanpur, Lamari which will be just perfect to acquaint you with the
culture and traditions of the region. The main expedition to the serene
environ finally lands you in the ideal spot of Nabidang from where you
can sightsee the heartwarming mountain range of Om Parvat.At Tour My
India, you can select one of our finest Adi Kailash and Om Parvat
adventure package which comes with all the services like guided trekking
tours and porter intact. In the adventure packages, not just our
facilities but our itineraries are also curated with such care that you
would be pleased to have a vacation in Spiritual Uttarakhand.Our
itineraries also take care of your basic requirements and needs while
touring with us which includes finest accommodation and quality meals.
Through our 11D/12N trekking expedition you will get a chance to witness
the beauty of the pristine pilgrimage site of Adi Kailash, Om Parvat,
Parvati Lake, Shiva temple, Gaurikund along with the scenic vistas of
various villages like Nabidang, Daniya on the route.
Adi Kailash Trekking Tour Highlights
- Rare Glimpses of Darma Valley
- Scared Lake of Parvati Tal
- Cross gorges, alpine meadows and ridges
- The villages of remote Uttrakhand
- Nights in Hotel/Guest House/Camps
Best Time to Visit Adi Kailash Trek
The weather best suits for Adi Kailash trek during June - September
as the temperature is pleasing and monsoon yet remains to start blocking
the route with landslides.
Weather in Adi Kailash Trek
Summer: Summer months June is the best time to trek to Adi
Kailash. The sun warms up the cool region of Adi Kailash and trekkers
find it easy to cope with the environment.
Monsoon: During monsoon season, the route gets slippery and trekkers find it very difficult to make through the route.
Spring: September is the charming spring favors trekkers to make way to Adi Kailash. Pleasing sun and calm weather.
Where is the Adi Kailash Trek?
Because of a very close resemblance with Mount Kailash, Adi Kailash
is also called the 'Chotta Kailash' or 'Little Kailash'. Adi Kailash
stands at a great height of 6,191 metres and is located in India, close
to the Indo-Tibetan border. The region around the peak is peaceful,
soothing and incredibly beautiful. At the bottom of the mighty peak
quietly exists a lake, known as Gaurikund, which beautifully mirrors the
Adi Kailash, Parvati Sarovar (also known as Manasarovar) is another
lake near the peak. It is much smaller than its namesake (Manasarovar
Lake, Tibet). Near the shoreline stands a shrine of Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvati. After the Chinese occupation of Tibet, Chotta Kailash
has been looked up as the closest and most respected substitute of Mt.
Kailash.
Through the Adi-Kailash Trek, one will witness the amazing snow-clad
peaks of Annapurna, dense forest, several waterfalls, surging Kali
River, lovely diversity of wild flowers and fruits at Narayan Ashram,
and much more. Mount Adi Kailash and Parvati Sarovar are ancient holy
places for Hindus in the Kumaon Himalayas.
How to Reach Adi Kailash Trek
By Air: Nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, around 205 km from Bageshwar.
By Rail: Kathgodam railway station, 171 km from Bageshwar, is the nearest railway station.
By Road: Bamsera is 25.8Km from Bageshwar and
accessed through Almora-Bageshwar-Munsiyari road. From Bamsera, tourists
reach Saung or Song village, which is the starting point for the trek.
Adi Kailash Trek(Detailed Itinerary)
Day 01 : Delhi - Kathgodam (By train/Volvo) - Pithoragarh(by Tempo/175 kms/6000 ft)
Your journey will begin from Delhi by train or Volvo bus at about 10:00 PM, you may reach the grounds of Kathgodam at around 5-6 AM. After arrival at Kathgodam you will be escorted by our representative from where we head to Pithoragarh via jeeps or tempo travellers.Enroute we stop nearby Bhimtal for breakfast, Daniya village for lunch followed by tea and dinner at Pithoragarh where your stay will also be arranged.Day 02 : Pithoragarh - Dharchula(Tempo/Jeep 100 kms/3500 ft)
On the next day of the trip we will head to Dharchula which is around 100 kms away from Pithoragarh and will take 4-5 hours to reach. On the way to Dharchula, we will stop by to have breakfast and later resume our journey to Dharchula. On arrival, a comfortable stay will be organised for you in a hotel along with lunch, tea and dinner at Dharchula.Day 03 : Dharchula - Lakhanpur - Lamari(50 Kms by Jeep & 9 kms trek 6800 ft)
Early departure in jeeps to Lakhanpur/Pangla will be followed with a filling breakfast for a good start to the morning. On arrival at Lakhanpur, we will trek 9 kms to Lamari/Malpa and have a nourishing lunch along with evening tea and dinner at Lamari.Day 04 : Lamari - Budhi - Nabi(9 kms trek & 18 kms Gypsy 9500 ft)
The next day after heavy breakfast we will take 5 kms trek to Budhi and on arrival you can rest and have snacks. If you’re lucky, you may get a gypsy for your further expedition, otherwise continue for a 4 kilometre trek to Chialekh followed by Nabi which is another 14 kilometre trek.Day 05 : Nabi - Nampa - Kutti (14 Kms by Gypsy & trek 6 kms 12500 ft)
After breakfast at Nabi, you will be driven to Nampa which is 14 km away and once you arrive at Nampa, you will be served with snacks. Later, after resting, you can continue with the trek to Kutti which is 5 to 6 kms away. Upon arrival, lunch, tea and dinner will be organized at Kutti followed by stayover at an old village guest house.Day 06 : Kitti - Jyolingkong(14 kms by trek/Horse 14500 ft)
On day 6, after breakfast in Kutti, we will go to Jyolingkong, a 14 kms alpine trek and stop midway for snacks at Sumchuma. Later, we will continue with the trek to Jyolingking where lunch and dinner will be organized followed by a stayover at the tents.Note : It is advisable for the elderly to ride on horse. You can also pay your regards and witness the beauty of Adi Kailash here.
Day 07 : Jyolingkong - Kutti(14 kms by trek or horse 12500 ft)
In the morning after breakfast, you will be taken to the temple located on the banks of Parvati Sarovar where you can perform parikrama of the lake. After which we can head to Gaurikund which is located around 4 km. Later, you can go to the campsite for lunch followed by a return to Kuti via Samchuma where snacks are provided. Dinner and homestay at Kutti.Day 08 : Kutti - Nampa - Nabi(6 kmsand 14 kms by Gypsy, 9500 ft)
The next day from Kuti you can visit Nabi where lunch, evening tea and dinner will be served. In spare time you can also stroll to the nearby villages.Note : If the Govt allows entry of vehicles beyond Kalapani, we can choose to stay overnight at Kalapani.
