Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Trek
A sacred Shiva pilgrimage to the Uttarakhand peak that mirrors the shape of Mount Kailash
- Altitude
- 4,600 m (Shiva Dhaam darshan point)
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best time
- June–October
- Distance
- Drive-based yatra with ~20 km trekking
- From Dehradun
- ~480 km (13–14 hrs) to Dharchula
About Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Trek
Adi Kailash — also called Chhota Kailash — is a sacred peak near the Nepal border whose profile resembles Tibet's Mount Kailash. A natural Shiva linga-shaped rock sits below the mountain; the site is considered among the most powerful Shiva pilgrimage spots in Uttarakhand. Om Parvat, visible en route, displays a natural formation of snow in the shape of the om symbol on its face.
The yatra from Dharchula proceeds by road to Gunji and Napalchyu, with a day walk to the Adi Kailash darshan point at 4,600 m and a separate excursion to Nabhi Dhang for Om Parvat views. The route opened to domestic tourists in 2022 (previously permit-restricted) and searches for "Adi Kailash yatra" have surged since.
Trek highlights
- Adi Kailash (Chhota Kailash) — natural Shiva linga
- Om Parvat — natural om symbol in snow
- Panchachuli and Nanda Devi views
- Jyolingkong sacred lake
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