Watch the full road journey to Adi Kailash and Om Parvat via scenic Himalayan routes.
Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra
Adi Kailash Yatra and Om Parvat are both sacred pilgrimages located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, known for their religious and spiritual significance.
Adi Kailash Yatra: Adi Kailash is a mountain peak located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, which is considered to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindu devotees. It is also known as “Chhota Kailash” and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva.
Om Parvat: Om Parvat is another sacred mountain peak located in the Darchula district of Uttarakhand. It is known for its unique rock formation, which resembles the sacred Hindu symbol “Om.” The peak is situated at an altitude of 6191 meters, and it is considered to be one of the toughest treks in Uttarakhand.
| # | Month | Departure Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun | 03 Jun 2026 12 Jun 2026 21 Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Sep | 17 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Oct | 07 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 |
| # | Month | Departure Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun | 03 Jun 2026 12 Jun 2026 21 Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Sep | 17 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Oct | 07 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 |
Arrival at Pantnagar Pick up from Airport and drive to Bhimtal. Check in to the Hotel.
Evening Enjoy at Lake side. Dinner and Overnight stay at Bhimtal.
Stay : Hotel
Meal : Dinner
Morning After breakfast , Check out from the Hotel and drive to Pithoragarh.
On the way Visit Kaichidham & Kesar Devi Temple, Jageshwar.
Kainchidham : 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.
Golu Devta Temple – God of Justice
Jageshwar Dham – First Jyotirling of 12 Jyotirlingam.
(Jageshwar Temples or Jageshwar Valley Temples are a group of over 100 Hindu temples dated between 7th and 12th century near Almora).
Dinner and overnight stay at Pithoragarh.
Lunch on the way in Jageshwar or Daniya at Local Restaurant.
Stay: Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch ( on the way at Local Restaurant ) & Dinner
Early Morning after breakfast, Drive to Dharchula. Medical check up & complete the formalities for Inner line permit. Lunch & Dinner and Overnight stay in Darchula.
Stay : Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
After breakfast, Drive to Nabi.
Enjoy drive with view of kali River.
Nabi village is a culturally vibrant village. It is one among the 73 village of Dharchula Block of Pithoragarh.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nabi Village .
Stay : Home Stay /Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude : 12,300 Ft
Early morning Tea and drive to Joling Kong (17+ 14 km one way ), Breakfast at & Lunch at Jolingkong We will cover Parvati Sarovar -Pooja Archana then Trek to Gauri Kund. ( 4-5Km Trek).
By Late Evening Return Back to Nabi Village .
Dinner and overnight stay at Nabi Village.
Stay: Home stay /Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 12,300 Ft
After breakfast Drive Kalapani then Nabhidhang to view Om Parvat
Om Parvat is a mountain in the Pithoragarh district of uttarakhand. it is close to Adi Kailash.
Om Parvat holds sacred importance among the devotees of lord Shiva. The snow that falls on this mountain takes the shape of the symbol OM which is why it is one of the most visited pilgrimage places for the people all over the world. Om as a sacred symbol in the Hindu religion. Visit Udgamsthal of Kali River, Vuas Gufa and Mahakali Temple. Continue drive to Dharchula. Dinner and overnight stay in Dharchula
Stay : Home stay / Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Altitude : 12,300 Ft
After Breakfast Drive to Chaukori .Via Patal Bhuvneshwer & Berinag.
Patal Bhuvneshwer Cave Darshan ( Gufa Open 8 am to 6 PM ). It is located in the village of Bhubneshwar. Legend and folklore have it that this cave enshrines Lord Shiva and thirty three koti demigods).
Berinag : Being garnered with nature’s ethereal beauty, the kaleidoscopic Berinag is nestled in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
With the word ‘Nag’ It is a small hamlet situated at an elevation of 1740 mt. This place famous for Snake Temple ( NAG DEVTA TEMPLE).
Chaukori : Chaukori is a hill station in the Pithoragarh district set among the lofty peaks of the western Himalayan Range in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand.
Dinner & overnight stay at Chaukori.
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on the way at Local Restaurant & Dinner.
After breakfast drive to Kausani Via Berinag,Bageshwer & Baijnath.
Bageshwar: According to Hindu Legend, Sage Markandeya worshipped Shiva here. Lord Shiva blessed sage Markandeya by visiting here in the form of a Tiger.
Baijnath: the Baijnath temple is actually a temples’ complex built by the Katyuri kings with the idols of Shiva, Ganesh, Parvati, Chandika, Kuber, Surya and Brahma. Also the town of Baijnath draws its name from the temple. Situated on the left bank of the Gomti River the temples are constructed in stone.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Ranikhet.
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on the way at Local Restaurant & Dinner.
Day Free at Leisure. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at Hotel
Stay: Hotel
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner at Hotel
Morning After Breakfast , Check-out from the Hotel and Dive to Pantnagar Airport (Flight Dep. @ 1500 hrs).
Meals : Breakfast .
Often confused with Tibet’s Mount Kailash, Adi Kailash (Chhota Kailash) in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district is revered as the earthly abode of Lord Shiva where he first manifested after cosmic creation. Unlike its Tibetan counterpart, this sacred peak is accessible to Indian pilgrims without international permits. The naturally formed ‘ॐ’ on Om Parvat nearby is believed to be self-manifested (Swayambhu), making this region one of Hinduism’s last untouched spiritual frontiers. According to local Kumaoni lore, meditating near Parvati Sarovar grants divine blessings equivalent to 108 circumambulations of Kailash.
While the Adi Kailash Yatra from Dharchula is vehicle-supported (no multi-day trekking), pilgrims should be prepared for:
We recommend:
Our itinerary includes built-in rest stops at Napalchu (2,900m) for safe acclimatization
Altitude sickness (AMS) is a serious concern as the route reaches elevations above 5,600m. Understanding symptoms and prevention is vital.
As of January 2026, all pilgrims undertaking the Adi Kailash Yatra from Dharchula must obtain an Inner Line Permit (ILP) issued by the District Magistrate Office in Pithoragarh. Travel Dukaan handles end-to-end processing—no police verification needed for Indian citizens if applied 15+ days in advance. Required documents:
He ideal window for Adi Kailash Yatra 2026 is May 15 to October 15, when mountain roads are clear and daytime temperatures range from 8°C to 22°C.
Avoid November–April: Heavy snow blocks Nabi–Kalapani road; ILP issuance halts.
