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    Adi Kailash Guide

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    *picture courtesy from livehindustan.com

    Adi Kailash is also known to as Chota Kailash or Smaller Kailash. It is situated in the in Pithoragarh Uttarakhand. Adi Kailash is a popular Yatra for the Hindus.

    The Valley and is surrounded on either side by beautiful snow capped peaks of The Annapurna Mountains. The beauty of the valley is enhanced by the Pashupati river flowing in the region.

    This Adi Kailash Yatra is a combination of both trekking and driving. There is a small trek of around 2kms to Adi Kailsash rest of the journey is covered by drive. The best time to visit Adi Kailash Yatra is April, May, June, September, October, November.

    What more to do at the Adi Kailash

    Parvati Kund

    The sacred lake near Adi Kailash, dedicated to Goddess Parvati, enhancing the spiritual ambiance.There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati near the lake. You can see the reflection of Adi Kailash in the lake.

    Om Parvat

    This is a nature's miracle which is a natural snow formation on Om Parvat, The snow is formed as the sacred 'Om' symbol. This is a significant attraction for the yatris.

    Adi Kailash - Om Parvat Yatra Itinerary - 6 Nights - 7 Days



    Day 01: Kathgodam to Pithoragarh ( 245kms / 8hr )

    Pick up from Pantnagar Airport / Kathgodham and in route you visit Bhimtal, Ghorakhal Temple and Kaichidham Temple (According to Time). Jageshwar Dham temple and reach Pithoragarh. Take dinner and overnight stay in Pithoragarh. Arrival at Pithoragarh by evening, check into the hotel.

    Dinner & overnight stay.

    Ghorakhal Temple: Golu Devta, the presiding deity of the temple is said to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and the temple is one of the main attractions in Ghorakhal. This temple is often in news for the unique rituals performed here. One such ritual is that devotees make petitions at the temple, using stamp papers, to seek desired decree in litigations. On accomplishment of their wish, the deity is shown gratitude by hanging bells or making animal sacrifice.

    Kaichidham Temple: Kainchi Dham is a Hanuman temple & Ashram which is established by a great saint Shri Neem Karoli Baba in 1960s. It's a holy temple surrounded by hills and trees and river flowing besides it. You can feel the great strengths and presence of Hanuman Ji in the Ashram. This place has achieved recognition owing to the ashram of the famous Neem Karoli Baba. It is located in between two hills that cut and cross each other to create a shape of scissor. That's why this place is called as "Kainchi Dham"8. On September 10, 1973 baba got Samadhi in Virandhawan. In 70s Steve Jobs (Ex CEO of Apple) once visited and meditated in this temple and Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Facebook) also visited this place.

    Bhimtal : Beautiful hill station.

    Jageshwar Dham : Group of 100+ temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and protected by ASI (Archaeology Survey of India).


    Day 02: Pithoragarh to Dharchula: (100kms,03hrs)

    Nest Day after breakfast move to Dharchula. Medical checkup certification and Inner line Permit process at Pithoragarh.

    Local sightseeing (Mostamanu temple, Chandak).

    Drive to Dharchula. Dinner and overnight stay.


    Day 03: Dharchula to Nabhi / Gunji village (70kms,05hrs)

    After breakfast check out from the hotel and move to Gunji village by Bolero / Scorpio. It is a beautiful drive across Kali village and we can also see the snow capped himalayan mountains.

    Reach Gunji by late afternoon. Today day is for rest and acclimatization and overnight stay in Gunji Village.


    Day 04: Nabhi / Gunji village to Jyolingkong and back. (30kms 02hrs)

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    After breakfast move to Jyolingkong and then visit Parvati Kund temple and take a small 2km trek to Adi Kailash. Perform puja in the Parvati Temple and trek of Parvati Kund.

    In parvati Kund you will see the reflection of Mount Adi Kailash

    Return back to Nabhi village and overnight stay in Nabhi Village.



    Day 05: Nabhi Village -Gunji -Kalapani - OM Parvat -Narayan Aashram- Nabhi - Dharchula

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    Next day After breakfast leave for Om Parvat. Om parvat darshan and on the way visit Kali mandir , Kala pani , Shesh Nag Parvat etc. Return back to Nabhi village.

    Overnight stay in Dharchula Village.



    Day 06: Dharchula – Almora / Munsyari / (205 KMs / 5 - 6 hrs)

    Next day after breakfast leave for Almora or Patal Bhuvneshwar or customized according to client request.

    Overnight stay and dinner in Almora.

    Day 07: Almora to Pantnagar Airport / Kathgodam (116kms,05hrs)

    After breakfast check out from the hotel and move to Pantnagar Airport / Kathgodam and drop. Tour end.


    Frequently Asked Questions on Adi Kailash

    Yes, permits are required for the Adi Kailash Yatra. Permits can be received from Dharchula, and it is compulsory for the further process.

    Yes, Age should be more than 12 and less than 70 yrs of age.

    There is no weight Criteria person should only be fully fit.



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