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The magical journey to Adi Kailash commences from Delhi, the capital of India, and culminates in the ethereal Trans-Himalayan region near the Indo-Tibet Border. The journey passes through cultural and scenic towns like Pithoragarh and Dharchula, taking you from the Great Northern Plains to the high altitudes of Kumaon Hills. Adi Kailash, the spiritual twin of Holy Mount Kailash, is referred to as ‘Chhota Kailash’ within the Panch Kailash group and holds great reverence for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Bon people alike.
The Adi Kailash peak stands at about 5,945 metres, while the accessible sites—Adi Kailash Temple, Gauri Kund, and Parvati Kund— are situated at the foot of the mountain. The temple and kunds hold utmost reverence for devotees.
Situated in the remotest regions of Kumaon, the Adi Kailash massif lies in the scenic Vyas Valley, famous for its snow-capped peaks, heavenly frozen kunds, mysterious Om Parvat and soul-relishing villages of Garbyang and Kuti. Kuti village derives its name from Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas. It is believed that the Pandavas stayed here for some time before finally ascending to heaven. The famous Shloka of Skanda Purana, emphasizing the importance of Adi Kailash, says:
कैलासाः बहवः सन्ति शम्भोः शिखर-रूपिणः। तेषु मुख्यं हि मन्तव्यं आदि-कैलाश-पर्वतम्॥ (Skanda Purana)
This translates to: “There are many Kailashas that are forms of Shambhu’s (Shiva’s) peaks; among them, Adi Kailash is to be known as a primary and significant one."
Adi Kailash is located in the Pithoragarh District. The peak and temple are approximately 115 km from Dharchula town. The route from Dharchula to Adi Kailash Temple is a soul-liberating spiritual journey, adorned with gigantic mountains and the holy confluences of sacred rivers.
The best time to visit Adi Kailash Temple is during the summer and autumn seasons. The monsoon and winter should be strictly avoided; there are high landslide alerts during the monsoon, and winter renders this high-altitude area deserted under heavy snowfall. Please ensure you carry appropriate clothing for high-altitude weather.
Cabs are the most economical, comfortable and hassle-free mode of transport from Delhi to Adi Kailash, Om Parvat Yatra. Taxi fare typically Call for Bookings.
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Nearest airport to Adi Kailash, Om Parvat Yatra is Naini Saini Airport, located 205 km. Fare typically ₹5,900.
If the number of passengers is more, taking a cab from Delhi (DEL) Airport might be more economical. You will typically need a connecting flight from Delhi to Naini Saini Airport.
Nearest railway station to Adi Kailash, Om Parvat Yatra is Kathgodam Railway Station, located 385 km. Railway fare typically ₹220.
We recommend 3AC or 2AC class for a comfortable ride. For door-step pickup and drop, JoshiCabs provides the best cabs to Adi Kailash, Om Parvat Yatra.
Nearest bus station to Adi Kailash, Om Parvat Yatra is Dharchula Bus Stand, located 625 km. Bus fare typically ₹1,130.
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We have answered some of the most common queries we get from our customers about Delhi to Adi Kailash, Om Parvat Yatra tour and packages.
Adi Kailash is about 720 km from Delhi.
The best time to visit Adi Kailash is limited to summer and autumn when the roads are accessible. Winters and monsoon should be avoided at all costs.
The weather at Adi Kailash Temple is cold even in summers and in winters the region receives heavy snowfall.
While photography is allowed inside the temple, it is prohibited to take photographs of specific points and of military establishments as it is a border area.
The Adi Kailash Temple has many attractions around it like Parvati kund, Gauri Kund, Kuti Village, Jollikong, Pandav Fort, Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Om Parvat.
Yes, the Adi Kailash Temple is located at a very high altitude and it snows heavily there.
In order to reach Adi Kailash Temple near Kuti village, you must first reach Dharchula, from where the distance is about 115 km to Adi Kailash.
The Adi Kailash Temple is very safe. The Temple is near a military establishment and is well taken care of by ITBP. In terms of altitude, the temple is located at a very high elevation from sea level, so it is strictly recommended to complete acclimatization at Dharchula and Gunji before going there.
No, there are no direct buses available from Delhi to Adi Kailash. But Uttarakhand state transport operates two buses from Delhi to Dharchula, which you can board from Anand Vihar, Delhi.
Yes, tourists need a permit from either DM Pithoragarh or SDM Dharchula for visiting Adi Kailash Temple. It is located very close to the Indo-Tibet Border and requires an ILP(Inner line permit) for tourists to visit.
The documents required for application of permit are:- -Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner to confirm their fitness for high-altitude travel - An affidavit stating that the journey is undertaken at one's own risk, and all government rules will be followed, is mandatory for obtaining the Inner Line Permit (ILP) -scanned copies of a valid Government Photo ID (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID) and a passport-sized photograph We recommend travelers to keep at least 3-5 printouts of the ILP(Inner line Permit), as it is checked at various checkposts after Dharchula.
You can apply for ILP(Inner Line Permit) at the website “pass.pithoragarh.online” or you can apply in person at DM/SDM offices. The online option is easier and hassle free.
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