Sacred high-altitude journey

Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Yatra

A carefully paced journey through Dharchula, Gunji, Nabidhang and Jolingkong, planned around permits, acclimatisation and live road conditions.

Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Yatra — Dharchula · Vyas Valley
RegionDharchula · Vyas Valley
Duration6 days from Dharchula / 7 from Kathgodam
DifficultyHigh-altitude travel
Best seasonSeasonal departures
AltitudeUp to approx. 4,700 m

About the trek

What to expect on this route

Adi Kailash and Om Parvat are approached through one of Kumaon’s most culturally and geographically distinctive border landscapes. The journey combines sacred geography, Rung heritage, dramatic river valleys and sustained travel at high altitude.

Alpine Trek plans this route conservatively. The final movement plan is confirmed only after permit status, medical readiness, weather and local administration advisories are checked.

Local coordination from Pithoragarh and DharchulaPermit and document guidance before departureAcclimatisation-led movement through the upper valleyOm Parvat viewpoint and Adi Kailash sectorSmall-group attention from an experienced Himalayan team

Day-wise itinerary

Choose your starting format

Two starting formats are available. Permit formalities, medical requirements, vehicle plan, dates and price are confirmed for the selected departure.

Dharchula to Dharchula — 6 days

Day 1

Arrive in Dharchula

Arrival, Inner Line Permit and medical formalities, followed by a local briefing and overnight stay.

Day 2

Dharchula to Gunji

Travel through the upper Kali valley to the Gunji/Nabi/Napalchu area; overnight in local accommodation.

Day 3

Om Parvat excursion

Visit the Nabidhang viewpoint for Om Parvat and return to the Gunji sector for the night.

Day 4

Adi Kailash & Jyolingkong

Early excursion towards Jyolingkong, Parvati Sarovar and the Adi Kailash temple sector, then return to the Gunji area.

Day 5

Gunji/Nabi to Dharchula

Descend from the upper valley towards Dharchula; the final overnight point is reconfirmed for each departure.

Day 6

Departure

Breakfast and onward departure from Dharchula.

Kathgodam to Kathgodam — 7 days

Day 1

Kathgodam to Pithoragarh

Drive through Kumaon to Pithoragarh with an evening Himalayan-view stop when conditions permit.

Day 2

Pithoragarh to Dharchula

Drive to Dharchula; permit and medical formalities are completed before entering the restricted upper valley.

Day 3

Dharchula to Gunji

Travel to the Gunji/Nabi/Napalchu sector through the upper Kali valley.

Day 4

Om Parvat excursion

Visit the Nabidhang viewpoint and return to the upper-valley accommodation.

Day 5

Adi Kailash & Jyolingkong

Visit Jyolingkong, Parvati Sarovar and the Adi Kailash temple sector, then return to the Gunji area.

Day 6

Gunji to Pithoragarh

Return via Dharchula to Pithoragarh for the night.

Day 7

Pithoragarh to Kathgodam

Drive back to Kathgodam for onward travel.

The day-wise plan shows the route Alpine Trek works with. Roadheads, overnight stops, permits and timings are confirmed again for the selected departure.

Included in the current format

  • Inner Line Permit support as applicable to the confirmed departure
  • Certified field team / guide support as quoted
  • Accommodation and meals according to the confirmed package
  • Route transport according to the selected Dharchula or Kathgodam format
  • Travel insurance only when specifically included in the written quotation

Usually not included

  • GST and statutory charges unless expressly included
  • Personal expenses, tips and beverages
  • Emergency evacuation and medical expenses unless covered by a separate policy
  • Extra nights, meals or transport caused by delays unless included in writing

Safety & route reality

Conditions decide the final plan.

The route, stops and access can change with permits, road conditions, weather and administration instructions. Guests should not book onward travel until the operating plan is reconfirmed.

Before you book

Common questions

What is the best season for Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Yatra?

Seasonal departures. Exact dates are confirmed against current weather, road or trail access and local instructions.

How difficult is Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Yatra?

Alpine Trek currently classifies this route as high-altitude travel. Fitness, previous trekking experience and altitude readiness are reviewed before confirmation.

Is the itinerary fixed?

The day-wise plan reflects Alpine Trek’s established route, but roadheads, permits, weather, accommodation and local administration can require changes.

How do I book?

Send your preferred month, group size, ages and prior trekking experience. Alpine Trek will reply with current availability, inclusions and cost.

Trek enquiry

Tell us the group. We will confirm the workable plan.

Please include ages, preferred month, starting city and previous trekking experience.

Both options save the enquiry securely on the Alpine Trek website. The first also sends an email notification to the team.