‘Adi Kailash’ is considered Lord Shiva’s oldest abode. Among the five abodes of Shiva ‘Adi Kailash’ is situated at a fair altitude of 6310 mt in the Himalayan mountain range in Pithiragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Adi Kailash also referred to as Shiva Kailash, Baba Kailash, Chota Kailash, Jonglingkong Peak, or Little Kailash is in one or the other way a replica of Mount Kailash in Tibet.
At the very foot of Chotta Kailash in Gauri Kund reflects its entire expanse. Yet another water body closed by is called Parvati Sarovar. Also known as “Mansarovar” it is much smaller than the original one. A temple dedicated to Shiva and Parvati is there at the shoreline.
As per mythology, Ravana is the Biggest Follower of Lord Shiva. Ravana comes from south (Lanka) to the far North Adi Kailash to pray Lord Shiva. Adi Kailash popularly known as Chotta Kailash is a holy place on an ancient pilgrim route in the Himalayan Range close to the Indo-Tibetan border. It is similar to Mount Kailash in Tibet in its spiritual significance. Though in a very remote area, the Darshan (view) of Lord Shiva’s abode is well worth the effort it takes to get there. It is an area of great natural beauty, peace, and serenity.
Overview:
- Type: Pilgrimage
- Grade: Moderate
- Max Altitude: 4770 mts
- Best Time: Mid-May & October
- Duration of Journey: 06 Nights / 07 Days
- Operational: Mid-May to Oct (NO Operation in July and August due to Monsoon)
Tour Highlights:
- Adi kailash – Most important in Panch kailash
- Visit of Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave
- Zero Trekking
- Local pure Veg Meal
- Expert Local Guide
- Homestay
- Minimum 06 Nights 07 Days Tour
- SUV cars Mahindra Bolero Camper / Tata Yodha Crew cabin (04 pax in car) (Dharchula to Dharchula)
Detail Tour Program:
- Upon arrival, meet and proceed to Bhimtal On the way visit Jageshwar Temple. After darshan continues the journey to Pithoragarh. On reaching Pithoragarh check-in at Hotel Satkar (3*).
- Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
- Today we start for Dharchula early in the morning.
- On reaching Dharchula we get Paperwork for the Inner line Permit done. We need an inner line permit for today as we almost touch the International border of Nepal today.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Basic Hotel Washroom available) or TRG hotel (KMVN).
- Early morning, we will drive from Dharchula to Kuti. You can see also a glimpse of Mt. Annapurna and other Himalayan peaks.
- The road is full of thrill with its beauty.
- Arrival at Gunji by afternoon.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Home Stay with common toilet.
- We will start early morning from Gunjii to Kalapani. Visit Kali temple here.
- After spending some time here drive to Navidhang for Om Parbat Darshan. After Pooja and meditation, we will drive to Jyolingkong (Adi Kailash).
- OM Parvat: It’s a miracle of nature, the shape of the valley & peaks forms natural OM. One can see white (Snow) OM on black background. No hypothesis, no assumption, & no imagination are required to visualize OM. OM-The symbol and guide to meditation connecting Man, God, and the Universe Chanted at the beginning and finale of all proceedings, extolled in the Upanishads as the best and most effective symbol of God.
- On the way, we visit Manokamna temple in nabi village.
- Upon arrival, check-in into a tent or igloo tourist rest house domes with 2 in one tent or 10-12 people in one igloo tourist rest house domes and common toilets.
- Dinner and Night stay at Jyolingkong in tents or Igloo tourist rest house domes.
(Subject to Government Permissions – After Om Parvat darshan we move to Kalapani-there is the option for Darshan of Mount Kailash from Old Lipu Pass and most important it is not included in the package. Trek of 2 KMs one side to view Mount Kailash.)
- Early in the morning see the beauty of the divine Adi Kailash. Visit Parvati temple, which is around 2.5 Km by trekking. Here you can see the reflecting image of Mt Adi Kailash in Gauri Kund/ Parvari Sarovar, near the foot of Adi Kailash. We perform Spiritual Puja / Tarpan in Lord Shiva & Parvati Temple.
- Afternoon return back to Jyolingkong.
- Dinner and Night stay at Jyolingkong in tents or igloo tourist rest house domes.
- After breakfast at the hotel (which will be a long drive), will return to Dharchula and then proceed to Patal Bhuvaneshwar.
- When we reach the check-in hotel.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel Summit Parwati hotel (3*) or similar.
- After breakfast, visit Visit Patal Bhubaneshwar cave temple
- After the visit will depart from Patal Bhuvaneshwar to Kathgodam.
- En-route visit Kali Temple, Gangolihat, and Mukteshwar temple.
- Drop you at Kathgodam railway station/Bus station.
End of our services
Things to remember:
- Full Name and Gender of all passenger
- Accurate Home address and phone no of all members traveling together.
- Details of ID card / Passport no that would be carried by the passenger in whose name booking is being made, and the same ID should be carried along with for the Journey.
- Following documents are accepted as valid Photo IDs: Valid Passport / Driving License / Voter Card / Pan Card / Photo Id issued by Government / School – College Photo ID.
- Filled Yatra Application form and Yatra Permit Form for Adi Kailash Yatra 2021 with coloured photo (we will send you through email).
- E-mail Registration Form, Scan Valid id & Transaction number on your Email.
- Medical fitness certificate required by any MBBS doctor
- Carry two additional Passport size Coloured Photographs.
- It is advised that the participant should bring along the following equipment only other than wearing clothes.
- Heavy wind chit Jacket and should be waterproof.
- Goggle / Sun Glasses
- Torch / Umbrella / Light weight Raincoat / Poncho
- Woolen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen socks, and regular socks (3-4 pairs)
- Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes
- Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
- Small lightweight towel
- Sturdy Water bottle, Avoid empty Bisleri bottles
- Cap/ Hat, Sunglasses
- Walking stick/ Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
- Torch/ Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Any Personal Items and personal medications
- Personal toiletries
- A person below 18 years of age not be allowed for the Trek.
- This place restricts smoking & drinking.
- Please carry sufficient cash with you in some of the places you will not get the ATM machines.
- Stay is very basic in nature. One must not expect luxuries.
- A backpack for a trek should weigh between 8 and 10 kg for a smooth journey.
- Listen to the instructions given by the tour organizers.
- Do not litter.
- There are dustbins everywhere to throw stuff as the place is very strict about cleanliness and travelers littering may be fined.
- GST is applicable to the tour cost.
- Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be in part of the deal.
- The management reserves all the right to modify the tour during any emergencies or natural calamities.
- The guest must abide by the advice and instructions of the tour leaders.
- Any no show or changes in the tour due to extreme climatic conditions, the package will not qualify for any refund policy.
The ideal weather to conduct the Adi Kailash tour is Mid-May to October (except July & Aug – monsoon weather) as the temperature is good and monsoon falls in between this schedule and the region is prone to landslides.
Summer: Summer months May and June is the best time to conduct the Adi Kailash. The sun makes the region a bit warm and the chilling area of Adi Kailash and trekkers find it easy to settle and acclimatize with the environment.
Monsoon: During the monsoon season of July and August, the entire terrain gets slippery and climbers find it very difficult to commute on the route.
Spring: September& the beginning of October is beautiful springtime good and scenic to make way to Adi Kailash. The bright Sun and Tranquil atmosphere make it ideal for the tour.
Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold. Women Pilgrims strictly no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items, etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea.
Winter wear: Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal underwear, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava (‘monkey cap’) & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.
This is one of the toughest high-altitude tours. You Must be physically fit – no two ways about that. Generally, patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests, it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in ‘no road’ conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500 ft.
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness, etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on the individual. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of Diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage.
Our associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. We shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness, or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund can be made. Unused services for transfers, tours, and hotel accommodation are not refundable.
It may take more than said time/days. Extra days will be charged @2500/- Per person per day.
The Company in no way shall be responsible for Flight / Train Miss, Any loss, injury, or damage to person or property in connection with the transportation, caused by acts of strikes, pilferage, breakdown of machinery, accidents, Snowfall, etc. All Sightseeing depends on Permits, weather & road condition.
Train:
Delhi / Kathgodam
- NDLS Shatabdi Exp (02040) – 06h20/11h40 (EC / CC) – Daily
- UTR Sampark K Exp (05035) – 16h00/22h45 (CC/2S) – Daily
- Ranikhet Spl (05013) – 20h20/04h55 (1A/2A/3A/Sl/2S) – Daily
Kathgodam / Delhi
- UTR Sampark K Exp (05036) – 09h05/15h25 (CC/2S) – Daily
- NDLS Shatabdi Exp (02039) – 15h30/20h50 (EC / CC) – Daily
- Ranikhet Spl (05014) – 20h35/05h03 (1A/2A/3A/Sl/2S) – Daily
Airport: Nearest airport Pantnagar/ Delhi airport 296 km from Kathgodam.
Road: Delhi to Kathgodam (296 km/ 6-7 hrs drive)
Adi Kailash: Adi Kailash is also famous as Shiva Kailash, Baba Kailash, Chota Kailash, or Jonglingkong Peak, a mountain situated in the Himalayan mountain range in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. The abode of Lord Shiva popularly known as Adi-Kailash is in the Indian Territory, close to the Indo Tibetan Border. As per the mythology, Adi-Kailash is worshiped as the abode of Lord Shiva and has been considered the most sacred and revered mountain range in the world.
‘Adi Kailash’ is considered Lord Shiva’s oldest abode. Ravana is the Biggest Follower of Lord Shiva. Ravana comes from south (Lanka) to the far North Adi Kailash to pray Lord Shiva. Adi Kailash popularly known as Chotta Kailash is a holy place on an ancient pilgrim route in the Himalayan Range close to the Indo-Tibetan border. It is similar to Mount Kailash in Tibet in its spiritual significance. Though in a very remote area, the Darshan (view) of Lord Shiva’s abode is well worth the effort it takes to get there. It is an area of great natural beauty, peace, and serenity. Among the five abodes of Shiva ‘Adi Kailash’ is situated in Kumaon Mandal in Uttarakhand.
OM Parvat: It’s a miracle of nature, the shape of the valley & peaks forms natural OM. One can see white (Snow) OM on black background. No hypothesis, no assumption, & no imagination are required to visualize OM. OM-The symbol and guide to meditation connecting Man, God, and the Universe Chanted at the beginning and finale of all proceedings, extolled in the Upanishads as the best and most effective symbol of God. Om Parvat can be seen en route to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the last camp below Lipulekh Pass at the Nabhidhang Indo-China border post guarded by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, which also houses the Public Works Department guest house on the Indian side. Many trekkers of Adi Kailash often make a turn to see Om Parvat. Om Parvat is located near the NabhiDhang Camp on the Kailash-Lake Mansarovar Yatra route.
From Navidang’s “Aum Parvat” the miracle of nature is clearly perceptible. Snow lies on this mountain in the shape of a perpetual “Aum”, the primordial sound. All other slopes may be bare but this inscription in the snow is everlasting and as one observes it, one gets the feeling that the mountain itself is Lord Shiva incarnate
- Booking would be acknowledged upon receipt of the following:
- Initial non-refundable Booking Deposit¬ – Rs. 10,000/- per person.
- Full payment has to be paid at least 10 days prior to departure.
- Tour Documents would be issued 2 days prior to the date of departure.
Please note Cancellation / Amendment request needs to reach us in writing. Any amendment received after booking will be treated as a cancellation.
The cancellation policy is as follows:
Cancellation /Amendment notice received Cancellation Charges per person
Up to 60 days prior to the date of departure 15% of tour cost OR Initial Booking amount whichever is higher
Between 30 days to 59 prior to departure 35% of tour cost
Between 15 days to 29 prior to departure 70% of tour cost
Less than 15 days prior to departure 100%
Important Pre-Departure Information
Important information about Homestay
A homestay is a sort of ‘home away from home’ where you get to live with a family for a couple of days and stay in their home, share meals and even help out with daily activities if you’d like. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in local culture.
The homestays in this tour are very basic, the homes are made of stone and timber and roofed with slate tiles and most of the families eat vegetarian food on a daily basis, as meat is hard to get in such a remote region. You will also find a common toilet (Indian style) in most homes. The family will do their best to make you feel at home and will provide you with basic but delicious meals and sufficient bedding to keep you warm at night.
While staying with a family in a homestay, do remember to be respectful of their culture and traditions, do join them for meals, help out in the house if you can, and don’t hesitate to mingle and make friends.
These homestays are basically village homes, with one of their portions converted into comfortable guestrooms. These have been developed by the locals to generate an alternative and sustainable source of income for themselves.
Most travelers who have been to this region recommend staying with a local family in order to learn about their ancient, cultural lifestyle, which interestingly has not changed for more than a thousand years. Another reason for this recommendation is the scenic vistas one can enjoy from these homestays, especially the fertile green crops with snow-clad mountains.
The guestrooms on offer at these homestays are kept properly clean, brightly coloured, and decked with local handicrafts. They feature traditional type wooden beds with comfortable mattresses that are placed on the wooden bed. The blissful feeling of waking up and looking at the beautiful environs outside simply cannot be described in words.
Since these homestays are isolated rural homes, much should not be expected in terms of modern comforts; amenities are more of basic and minimal nature. On request, a bucket of hot water is provided for bathing while toilets are supposed to be shared with the host family. Laundry and telephone services may or may not be available, while electric supply tends to be irregular.
Electricity supply tends to be irregular, offers limited power for charging phones and other necessary equipment. Please carry a handy flashlight/torch with extra batteries. However, they do provide candles and solar torches for your comfort though.
Carrying your own towels, soaps and other toiletries will help us avoid the wastage of gallons of water that goes into washing, and in minimizing the use of chemicals in the form of washing powder, etc.
There are no TVs in the rooms, but there is plenty of natural beauty around to keep you entertained. Wifi is not available.
As a guest at these homestays, one can get involved in the day-to-day activities of the villagers, such as farming and animal herding. Those interested can also take cooking classes from the homemakers.
Another wonderful reason for staying with the locals is that one gets to eat delicious home-cooked food. The culinary tradition of Kumaon is deep-rooted in growing food organically and most of the recipes use items that are either found naturally in the Himalayas or are cultivated locally. Himalayan food is very simple but extremely nutritious. For generations, people here have mastered the skill of bringing the bio-diversity of the Himalayan ecosystem to their plates. Using the medicinal herbs and spices found here, their cuisine has evolved into a perfect blend of taste and nutrition.
Meals will be served in the host kitchen in the Indian way of sitting on the floor.
Wastage is minimized as much as possible; biodegradable waste is used to make compost for vegetables and herbs organically grown on the land, while non-biodegradable waste is recycled through the local rag pickers.
- Fitness: To reach the homestay, you have to walk up for 10-15 minutes on steps and stone mountain paths. The staff will be happy to help you with your luggage.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed.
- Water: Carry a good water bottle. Natural source water is available at the house for refilling your bottle. Refrain from buying numerous plastic mineral water bottles.
- Alcohol: Not provided. You can carry your own.
- Pack your bags with environmentally friendly things. Carry as little plastic as possible.
- Do not litter or leave behind any non-biodegradable waste. Carry it to the cities where better waste management systems are in place.
- What you wear has an impact. Dress appropriately, especially when you walk into the villages.
- Respect the local culture and refrain from physical intimacy in public places.
- Local food is great. Try it as much as possible and avoid packaged food. Ask for modifications in the food according to your taste, instead of wasting it.
- Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol and refrain from drugs, especially in public places.
- Seek permission before photographing people, so as to respect their privacy.
- Do not pluck any plants and flowers, and do not disturb the wildlife.
- Sunscreen, sunhat
- Walking /Trekking shoes
- Torch / flashlight
- Warm jacket, woolen cap, gloves.
- Umbrella, raincoat
- Floaters / slippers.
- Books to read and write, stationery to paint and draw, basically anything you love to do and never get the time for
- Binoculars for bird watching
- Cosmetics you need
- Prescription medicines, if any
- Camera & batteries / charger
General Questions:
For people who want to use their mobile phone, every mobile networks works in most of the places in this region and some villages and places you might face bad connectivity problems.
Only cash is accepted at the homestay & Hotel. The nearest ATM is located in Dharchula. Hence carry sufficient cash with you during the tour.
On request, a bucket of hot water is provided for bathing. Bathing cum toilets (Indian style) are supposed to be shared with the host family. Normally, Bathing area & toilet are on the ground floor of the house (not attached with the room).
