Adi Kailash Trek
Maximum Altitude : 4770 Mtrs
Best Time to visit : July - Sept
Grade : Hard Trek
Duration : ( 22 days/21 nights)
To
see the greatness of a mountain, one must keep one's distance;
to understand its form, one must move around it; to experience
its moods, one must see it at sunrise and sunset, at noon and at
mid-night, in sun and in rain in all other season, He who can
see the mountain like this, comes near to the life of the
mountain a life that is as intense and varied as that of a human
being."
(6191mts.)
Adi-Kailash
Popularly known as Chotta Kailash ,it in
many ways is the replica of the famous Mt. Kailash in Tibet.
Located in Indian Territory close to the Indo- Tibetan border,
it is an area of great natural beauty, peace and serenity. With
the roar of urban life receding to the background one finds the
healing quietude of this region conducive enough to turn inward
and be one's own listener. At the very foot of Chotta Kailash is
Gauri kund reflecting its entire expanse. Yet another water body
close 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. Following the
Chinese occupation of Tibet Chotta Kailash served as the most
revered substitute of Mount Kailash.
Aum Parvat
From
Gunji the Kailash Mansarover route branches off to Kalapani from
where the Kali river originates. Onwards from here is Navidhang
(3987m) Lipupass is only 9kms from here. From Navidhang "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 snow is everlasting and as one observes it, one
gets the feeling that the mountain itself is Lord Shiva
incarnate.
No hypothesis, no assumption and no imagination is ever
required to visualize this "Aum" sprawled on the
mountain slope since time immemorial. Passing through the
beautiful valleys of Byans, Chaundas and Darma one encounters in
this region different and ever changing moods of snow covered
mountains, beautiful rivers, towering peaks and tradition
villages like Gala, Garbiyang, Budhi, Gunji, Napalchu Navi,
Rongcong and Kutti inhabited by the Rang tribals of Shauka
origin. It indeed is an exciting trekking region. Not only does
one walk here along a large portion of the- Kailash Mansarovar
route, one often feels this physical experience transpiring into
a spiritual experience of lasting consequences.Adi-Kailash yatra
is able to transfer your physical journey into a spiritual
experience, a journey in search of truth.
During Adi-Kailash Yatra, you will come across the mighty
splendour of the snow peaks of Annapurna, the gushing Kali
river, thick forest, Narayan Ashram full of wild flowers and
rare variation of fruits and number of water falls.
In this very exciting trekking region, one not only walks along
a large portion of the Kailas - Mansarovar route, but also gets
to know and understand the social and cultural life of the
people living in the Chaudans, Beans and Darma valleys. The
journey begins and ends at Tawaghat, the confluence of the river
Kali and Dhauli in district Pithoragarh.
Day 01- Delhi – Nainital
Morning
depart by surface for Nainital (260 km/6 hrs drive) and check in
at the resort. In the evening, you can walk into the surrounding
forest to observe the flora and fauna of the area accompanied by
a naturalist. You get back to camp by sundown for campfire and
barbecue. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful heritage mansion
– The Naini Retreat, a Heritage Hotel.
Day 02- Nainital – Kausani – 110 Kms – 4
Hours Drive
Morning post breakfast depart to Kausani .
Overnight at Sun N Snow Inn, Kausani.
Day 03- Kausani - Dharchula (199 kms)
Morning after
breakfast drive to Darchula, lunch enroute. A beautiful village
located in the right bank of Kali River. Arrival at Darchula by
evening. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Dinner and
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04- Dharchula - Pangu (2250 Mtrs) 19 kms by road / 9
kms trek
Morning after breakfast drive to Tawaghat from here
we will start our day 1 trek to Pangu. The trek passes through
the beautiful valley. Pangu is a Bhotia village (local tribe).
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 05- Pangu - Sirkha (2440 Mtrs) 8 kms trek
In the
morning we will trek down to Juyntigad. After that steep ascent
to reach Sasa Village. The gradual climb is up to Tihalakot.
Here is also a small Bhotiya village. By evening reach Sirkha
ground. This is an ideal camping site. Dinner and overnight stay
at the camp.
Day 06- Sirkha - Galgad (2315 Mtrs) 14 kms trek
In
the morning trek 2 kms down Samuri. From here take a steep stony
climb through thick forest to Sumariya - Dhar (3048 mts/9998
ft). On the top there are so many stone boulders with flags.
From here you will enter in a thick forest to the stream
Simkhola. After few minute you will enter at Galla village and
Jipti. Again you can see Kali river which is missing from
Tawaghat. Reach Galad by evening. Dinner and overnight stay at
Galagad in tents.
Day 07- Galgad - Malpa (10 kms trek)
In the morning
after breakfast trek to Malpa. Today the trek is difficult up to
Garbyang. After few hours treks we will find a beautiful Najang
waterfall. It's almost 100 feet high. After a zigzag trek we
will reach Malpa. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 08- Malpa - Budhi (2740 Mtrs) 8 kms trek/ 4-5 hrs
In
the morning after breakfast set out for another challenging
trek. You will find lush green valley, murmurings waterfalls
falling like shower. In last couple of hours we will trek a
steep ascent till Budhi Village. Dinner and overnight stay in
tents.
Day 09- Budhi - Gungi (3220 Mtrs) 17 kms trek/5-6 hrs
In
the morning after breakfast start your trek with a steep climb
to Chhiyalekh. Today we will also trek through lush green valley
and you can also see a glimpse of Mt. Annapurna along with other
Himalayan peaks. The trek is full of thrill with its beauty.
Arrival at Gungi by evening. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Day 10- Gunji - Kutti (3600 Mtrs) 18 kms trek/5-6 hrs
In
the morning trek up to Kutti follow to Kutti River. Her you will
find high altitude forest of Bhojpatra (Betula Utilies). Her you
can see a magnificent view of the Api and Nampha peaks. Kutti is
the last village on this trek. Bhotia (local tribe) is local
people who lived here. Kutti is named after Kunti (Mother of the
Pandavas) in the epic Mahabharata. The local people tell you the
truth about the Kutti village. Dinner and overnight stay in
tents at Kutti.
Day 11- Kutti - Jollingkong (4572 Mtrs) 14 kms trek/4-5
hrs)
In the morning start your trek to reach Jollingkong.
It's the last stretch of the trek to reach the base of Holy Mt
Adi Kailash (6191 mts/20307 ft). Arrive Jollingkong by evening.
Here is a check post of ITBP (Indo-Tibet Border Police). Dinner
and overnight in tent/Fiber Huts in Jollingkong.
Day 12- Jollingkong - Adi Kailash / Jollingkong (4 kms
trek)
In
the morning trek to Mt. Adi Kailash. One can see Parvati Lake
also. After spending a couple of hours trace back your feet to
Jollingkong. Dinner and overnight stay in tents/Fiber Huts in
Jollingkong.
Day 13- Jollingkong - Kutti (14 kms trek)
In the
morning track back to Kutti. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 14- Kutti - Gunji (19 kms trek)
Trek back to
Gunji. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 15- Gunji - Budhi (17 kms trek)
Morning after
breakfast trek to Budhi. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 16- Budhi - Malpa (8 kms trek)
Trek to Malpa.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 17- Malpa - Galgad (10 kms trek)
In the morning
trek to Galgad. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 18- Galgad -Sirkha (14 kms trek)
Trek to Sirkha.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 19- Sirkha - Dharchula (17 kms trek / 19 kms by road)
In the morning trek to Tawaghat and from here drive to Darchula.
Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 20- Dharchula - Nainital(250 Kms by road)
In the
morning drive to Nainital via Didihat. Arive Nainital in the
evening. Overnight stay at palatial heritage hotel -The Naini
Retreat Nainital.
Day 21- Nainital
Rest / Relax, Indulge in the Spa,
visit 18 hole Rajbhawan Golf Course, Boat House Club, weather
permitting do Yachting in Naini Lake. Evening bonfire, dinner
and overnight at The Naini Retreat.
Day 22- Nainital - Delhi ( 320 Kms/ 7 Hrs)
Post
Breakfast leave for onward journey.
