About The Adi Kailash Trek
Key Himalayan Geographical Offerings Of The Adi Kailash Trek
Peaks: Brammah Parvat ( 6321m ), Om Parvat ( 6191m ), P. 6120 ( 6120m ), P. 6172 ( 6172m ), Panch Chuli I ( 6904m ), Panch Chuli II ( 6355m ), Panch Chuli III ( 6312m ), Panch Chuli IV ( 6334m ), Panch Chuli V ( 6437m ), Sangthang ( 6430m )
Passes: Sin La ( 5324m ), Lipulekh ( 5102m )
Lakes: Parvati Sarovar ( 4497m )
Rivers: Kuthi Yankti, Mahakali River
Villages: Sosa, Sirkha, Gala, Budhi, Gunji, Kutti
Why Should You Do The Adi Kailash Trek
- Also known as the Chota Kailash Trek, this trek is a very not just a spiritual pilgrimage. Part of this trek follows the Kailash Mansovar trek route before diverging at Gunji to head towards Jolingkong and Parvati Sarover.
- Starting from Dharchula with a winding drive to Sosa, this trek passes through some of the remote villages of Gala, Budhi, Gunji, Kutti in the Kutthi Yangti Valley on the Indo - Sino - Nepal border.
- Om Parvat is of great religious significance to the Hindus and it is named so as the snow on the mountain resembles the OM sign, which is holy for both the Hindus and the Buddhist.
- Paravati Sarover is a glacial lake at the base of Om Parvat
- The most clear and perfect view of the Om Parvat can be seen from Nabidhang, which is very close to the famous Lipulekh La, on the Kailash Mansarover route. Lipulekh La crosses over from India to Tibet. It separates from Gunji, and can be visited on return.
- Jolingkong is also the base of the Sin La pass to cross over to the Darma Valley on the other side.
- Duration: 16 Days, Kathgodam to Kathgodam
- Highest Altitude: 4497m
- Grade: Moderate + ( know trek grades )
- Best Time: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Terrain: forest, meadow, rocky, glacier, snow
- Activity Type: Trek
- Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
- Starts From: Dharchula
- Ends In: Dharchula
- Region: India - Uttrakhand
- Country: India
- Nearest Airport: Pantnagar, Uttrakhand, Pithoragarh Raini Saini
- Nearest Rail Head: Kathgodam, Uttrakhand
- Travel Guide: Where and How To Reach Dharchula
- Mobile Network:
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- Is Cloak Room Available: No
- Generic Food Menu: Indian, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Nepalese
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Also known as the Chota Kailash Trek, this trek is not just a spiritual pilgrimage. Part of this trek follows the Kailash Mansovar trek route before diverging at Gunji to head towards Jolingkong and Parvati Sarover.
Starting from Dharchula with a winding drive to Sosa, this trek passes through some of the remote villages of Kutthi Yangti Valley on the Indo - Sino - Nepal border. After passing by the villages of Gala, Budhi, Gunji, Kutti you take yourserf to Jolingkong almost at the base of Om Parvat. A small hike through the glacial moraine takes you to the beautiful lake of Parvati Sarover almost at the base of Om Parvat.
Om Parvat is of great religious significance to the Hindus and it is named so as the snow on the mountain resembles the OM sign, which is holy for both the Hindus and the Buddhist.
The most clear and perfect view of the Om Parvat can be seen from Nabidhang, which is very close to the famous Lipulekh La, on the Kailash Mansarover route. Lipulekh La crosses over from India to Tibet. It separates from Gunji, and can be visited on return.
Jolingkong is also the base of the Sin La pass to cross over to the Darma Valley on the other side.
Check out more about Sin La Pass Trek on the following link /sinla-pass-trek-kuthi-yankti-to-darma-valley
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+ Short Travel Itinerary
- Day 1: Drive from Kathgodam to Dharchula
- Day 2: Drive from Dharchula to Sosa.
- Day 3: Trek to Gala, via Sirkha
- Day 4: Trek to Budhi, via Malpa
- Day 5: Trek to Gunji
- Day 6: Trek to Kutti
- Day 7: Trek to Jolingkong
- Day 8: Trek to Parvati Kund. Trek back to Jolingkong
- Day 9: Trek back to Kutti
- Day 10: Trek back to Gunji
- Day 11: Trek to Nabidhang, via Kalapani
- Day 12: Trek to Gunji
- Day 13: Trek to Budhi
- Day 14: Trek to Gala
- Day 15: Trek to Sosa. Drive to Dharchula
- Day 16: Trek to Kathgodam
+ Mandatory Packing List- 3 sets of DryFit Tshirts
- 2 set of track pants (no jeans)
- 4 sets of socks ( 2 cottons, 2 woollen)
- 1 or 2 set of thermal inner ( upper & lower)
- Fleece Jacket or Pullovers
- Down Jacket (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof High Ankle Trekking Shoes (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof/Windproof Trekking Trouser (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof/Windproof Trekking Jacket (can be rented from us )
- Headlamp (can be rented from us )
- Trek Pole, Waterproof Gloves, Poncho, Rucksack, Fleece Inner Gloves, Waterproof Gloves, Gaiters, Spikes, Sleeping Bag Inners ( provided by us as complimentary use )
- Polaroid UV Protected Sunglasses or Snow/Glacier Goggles
- 2 Water Bottles & Tiffin Box with Spoon, 1 cup
- Skull Cap Wollen or Fleece
- Toilet Paper Roll, Wet Tissue
- Personal Care Kit ( lip balm, moisturizer, sunscreen, etc )
- Personal Medical Kit (basic or regular medicines )
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We typically get booked about 2 - 5 months in advance. It is advisable to book this much in advance as you get early bird discounts and also your travel costs like flights/hotels/trains etc are much cheaper and confirmed if you book well in advance.
Rules Of Cancellation:
- Up to 7 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total paid amount
- Between 7 days to 0 days before the trek start date - No refund. Free rescheduling or transfer of slot is allowed.
- Transfer Of Seat to Different Batch/ Trek: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 5 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Transfer of Seat to Friend/ Family: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 5 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Validity: This rule is only applicable for treks below 6000 meters and not graded as Challenging or Challenging+
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