✦ pilgrimage · 7–9 Days
Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Yatra
The Indian Kailash — no foreign permits needed.
Adi Kailash and Om Parvat — both in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district — together form a 7-9 day pilgrimage that delivers darshan of two of the most sacred mountains in Hindu tradition, without requiring the Chinese visa, border crossing or extreme altitude management of the Tibet Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Since the Lipulekh road was extended to Gunji and Kuti in 2020, most of the route is now driveable. From the Nabhidhang viewpoint near the China border, you’ll see Om Parvat — the natural snow formation of the syllable ‘ॐ’. From the Jolingkong camp, you’ll see Adi Kailash itself.
This is a high-altitude trip with Inner Line Permits and basic acclimatisation requirements. We run it April-October only and provide a custom quote based on your group size and dates — WhatsApp us for current pricing.
Route
The journey
- 01 Kathgodam
- 02 Almora
- 03 Pithoragarh
- 04 Dharchula
- 05 Gunji
- 06 Adi Kailash (Chhota Kailash)
- 07 Om Parvat (Nabhidhang)
- 08 Return
Included
What's in the package
- Accommodation in hotels, KMVN rest houses, homestays
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers and sightseeing in SUV / Tempo Traveler
- Inner Line Permits handled by our team
- Local representative throughout the yatra
- Toll, parking, driver allowance, fuel
Not Included
Bring your own
- Personal pony / porter at Adi Kailash darshan section
- Entry fees, camera charges
- Lunches and snacks
- Oxygen kit (if individually used)
- Force majeure costs from landslides or weather
Read Before You Travel
Important notes
- Inner Line Permits required — Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport mandatory
- Medical fitness for altitudes above 4,500 m recommended
- Yatra possible April to October only
- Weather and road conditions can extend itinerary
- Limited mobile coverage beyond Dharchula
Where We'll Go
Destinations covered
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Tibet Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
Adi Kailash is in India (Uttarakhand) — no Chinese visa, no border crossing, significantly more affordable. Mt Kailash itself is sacred to all four traditions, and Hindu scripture treats Adi Kailash (Chhota Kailash) as equally sacred. Suitable for pilgrims who can't undertake the Tibet yatra.
Is the road accessible?
Yes — the Lipulekh road has been pushed all the way to Gunji and beyond since 2020. Most of the route is now driveable by SUV. A short trek (or pony) at Adi Kailash is the only foot-section.
Can I combine it with Char Dham?
Yes, often — many of our pilgrim guests do Char Dham (May-June) followed by Adi Kailash (July-Sept). We'd build a combined custom itinerary on request.
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