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Grade On these treks one can be required to trek continuously for more than a week through remote areas and at times trekking for more than 7 hrs a day. On most of these treks one has to cross passes or areas which are snow covered and involve camping at altitude of more than 4000m. Fit people with some kind of hiking experience & a spirit of adventure can contemplate going on these trails.
AltitudeThe regions of Adi Kailash and Om Parvat are filled with wildflowers, fruits, stunning waterfalls, and dense forests where the passion of trekking overflows and increases the sense of spirituality. Adi Kailash and Om Parvat are considered sacred pilgrimage destinations for Hindus as Adi Kailash is said to be one of the Panch Kailash according to Hindu mythology. People believe that it is the exact replication of Mount Kailash. This mesmerising holy mountain is home to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The Adi Kailash is known by the name ‘Chota Kailash’ or ‘Little Kailash’ and resides in the last village of India, Kuti. The Kuti village is located in the Kumaon region of India and is found in the borders of the Indo-Tibetan region. The Adi Kailash is situated in the Darchula district of Uttarakhand and is 5,945 metres above sea level.
Kuti village was named after Mata Kunti. According to tales, the most significant characters of Mahabharata are related to this region. Mata Kunti who is the mother of Pancha Pandavas passed this region during their walk to heaven. The trekkers and pilgrims can get to see the ruins of the Pandav fort here in Kuti. The locals here believe that Adi Kailash is the abode of Baba Kailash, who lives here with his family, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya. The Adi Kailash Yatra and Om Parvat Yatra provide inner self enlightenment to the visitors here as this holy place is a significance of immense power and self purification. After visiting Adi Kailash, visitors offer prayers at Shiva Temple.
The Adi Kailash Yatra starts from Haldwani and proceeds via Patalbhubneshwar, Dharchula, Kalapani, Kuti and then Nabidhang where the Om Parvat is located and proceeding back to Pithoragarh and finally returning to Haldwani. People on their way to visit Om Parvat will pass through the Kali Temple at Kalapani. Om Parvat also known as Aum is situated at a height of 5,570 metres. The Om Parvat got its name because the top point of Om Parvat resembles the sign of ‘Om’, a sacred Hindu holy symbol.
During this whole journey, pilgrims will get to see some blissful temples and ashrams such as Haat Kalika Temple, Cave Temple of Patalbhubneshnwar, Jageshwar Dham Temple, Narayan Ashram and some other temples of Pithoragarh. One can also explore the beautiful mountains during the yatra including the Annapurna Mountains, the Garhwal Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, and Nepal Himalayas. A magical stream passes through Sumcham which is very close to the range of Adi Kailash which flows on a rotational period throughout the year. The stream flows for three days and stops for another three days. The other water bodies which can be witnessed are Parvati Sarovar and Gauri Kund. During their journey, travellers can connect with locals in remote villages and experience the local way of life on their Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Trek of 2024.
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.
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.
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Meet our representative at said place in Delhi and later take a AC Train/AC Volvo towards Haldwani/Kathgodam by 10:30 hrs. Overnight journey. Next morning, we arrive at Kathgodam/Haldwani in between 05:30 hrs -06:00 hrs. (AC Volvo/AC Train is included for both ways)
People can begin their journey by visiting Kathgodam to reach Adi Parvat and Om Parvat. Those who want to attend the Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra need to arrive at Kathgodam Railway Station which is 554 metres from the main entry point of Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Majorly all the cities are well connected to Kathgodam through roadways and railways as Kathgodam is the entry point for major pilgrimage treks including Adi Kailash, Om Parvat and even the most prominent traditional path for Kailash Mansarovar.
Kathgodam which lies in the district of Haldwani is the first stage for starting the trek. Group of trekkers or pilgrims will freshen up here and start moving towards Patalbhubneshwar. Stopping along the route one can get to see a number of significant pilgrimage sites such as Jageshwar Dham, Golu Devta Mandir in Almora and Neem Karoli Baba Temple at Kainchi Dham.
Once reached Patalbhubneshwar, accommodation and dining arrangements will be kept prepared at the hotel booked.
After resting for some time, we will move forward to visit the famous cave temple for prayers and darshan and will proceed towards Dharchula. On route, we will have our lunch and will reach our destination by evening. Dharchula is a tiny village surrounded by stunning hills in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and lies close to the border of India and Nepal. The region is 3500 feet above sea level and the Kali River here divides the region in two halves. This place is called to be the entry point for treks to Adi Kailash and Kailash Mansarovar.
It is necessary to take the Inner Line Permit and complete the last minute formalities to reach Adi Kailash in a smooth process. Once reached, stay and dinner will be provided in the hotel of Dharchula.
From Dharchula, we will move towards Kalapani which is famous for its Kali Temple where travellers offer prayers. At Kalapani, camps are set up for stays and this place is very significant as it is located close to the border of China. After Darshan and breakfast, we will pass through the beautiful villages of Pangla, Mangti, Budi village, Gunji and Napalchu. Trekkers will also get to explore the phenomenal meadows of Chialekh and the sinking village of higher Himalayas, Garbyang. During the trek, one can see the views of the Api Himalaya, the Annapurna Range, waterfalls, streams, and dense forests. Camping here will include food and stay facilities for the travellers.
Trekkers or pilgrims will rise early in the morning for their next destination Nabidhang for Om Parvat and may go to Old Lipu for darshan (if permitted). Following the darshan, we will come back to the Kalapani Camp and head towards Kuti after having breakfast. According to tales, Kuti was named after Mata Kunti of Mahabharata. During the yatra, people will get to see the Sheshnag Parvat, Vyas Gufa, Kali Temple and then Om Parvat. Along the way, one can also explore the Nabi/Gunji village and Kuti village. At Kuti village, visitors will be staying in a heritage home which is said to be 250 years old. Lunch, supper and overnight stay will be provided here only. Travellers will also get to visit the Old Pandav Fort and nearby local areas of the village.
An early journey to reach Adi Kailash will start after everyone finishes their breakfast. To visit the Parvati Kund or Gauri Kund, either one needs to hike or take a horse to visit. At the Parvati Kund visitors may wish to take a holy dip in the sacred pond and may also collect holy water in bottles to take them back on their way home.
The major focus of today’s itinerary will be on finding inner peace by spending much of the time worshipping. To reach Jyolingkong, it will take up to one and a half hours and after darshan, we will move towards our prime destination which is Adi Kailash. After offering prayers here, we will go to Parvati Kund and worship at the Shiva Temple there. At Parvati Kund, our PM Narendra Modi visited recently in the month of October 2023 to meditate and perform rituals like homa and yagya. Remember to take blessings from the Lama priests of the temple and offer prayers at the holy Gauri Kund.
After exploring the beautiful and religious sites of this trek, today we will start preparing for our return journey. During the journey, we covered some prominent locations such as Adi Kailash Parvat, Om Parvat, Parvati Kund, Kali Temple and many other destinations. On returning we will have to reach Pithoragarh which will take around 9 hours. Pithoragarh is said to be one of the beautiful hill stations of Uttarakhand because of its picturesque location and amazing weather. On the way to Pangla, travellers can have their breakfast and lunch. Dinner and stay will be provided at Pithoragarh after reaching in the evening
Today is the last day of the yatra in which visitors will have their breakfast before starting the journey. We will depart from Pithoragarh and visit Mayawati Ashram (also called Vivekananda Ashram) at Lohaghat going via Tanakpur. We stop at Champawat to enjoy our lunch and from there we will reach our last destination of the trip Haldwani/Kathgodam by evening. From here we will take AC Volvo/AC Train for Delhi by 22:30 hrs. Overnight journey..
Arrival at Delhi in between 05:30 to 06:00 hrs. Trip and services ends here..
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