{"id":17802,"date":"2023-10-27T21:44:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T03:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=17802"},"modified":"2026-01-20T03:50:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T03:50:40","slug":"adi-kailash-and-om-parvat-in-uttarakhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/adi-kailash-and-om-parvat-in-uttarakhand\/","title":{"rendered":"Adi Kailash and Om Parvat \u2013 Yatra, Distance, Height, Weather &#038; Permit Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Adi Kailash and Om Parvat \u2013 Yatra, Distance, Height, Weather &amp; Permit Guide<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"526\">Nestled deep in the mystical Himalayas of <strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"223\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"254\">Adi Kailash and Om Parvat<\/strong> are two sacred Himalayan summits that hold immense spiritual importance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Surrounded by lush valleys, remote villages, glacial rivers, and snow-covered peaks, these destinations offer a rare blend of <strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"525\">divine energy, raw nature, and adventure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"717\">Often described as the <em data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"568\">\u201cAbode of Gods\u201d<\/em>, Uttarakhand invites seekers of spirituality and natural beauty\u2014and the <strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"676\">Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra<\/strong> is one of its most profound pilgrimages.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"717\">Adi Kailash: The Chota Kailash of Uttarakhand<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"846\"><strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"846\">Adi Kailash Height<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"901\">\n<li data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"901\">\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"901\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"872\">Approximate height:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"889\">6,310 meters<\/strong> (20,702 ft)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1206\">Adi Kailash, also known as <strong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"947\">Chota Kailash<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"967\">Little Kailash<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"991\">Jyolinkong Peak<\/strong>, is believed to be a <strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1062\">terrestrial replica of Mount Kailash in Tibet<\/strong>. Located in the <strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1120\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pithoragarh district<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, this sacred mountain is considered one of the <strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1205\">five earthly abodes of Lord Shiva<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1357\">Apart from its religious significance, Adi Kailash is also a revered trekking destination, offering dramatic Himalayan views and deep spiritual calm.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1400\"><strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1400\">Where Is Adi Kailash Located?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1662\"><strong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1457\">Adi Kailash is located near the Indo-Tibetan border<\/strong> in the remote Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, close to the villages of <strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1552\">Gunji, Kuti, and Nabi<\/strong>. The nearest town is <strong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1615\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dharchula<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, which acts as the main gateway for the yatra.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17805\" style=\"width: 902px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17805\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Om-Parvat-Uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"Om Parvat Uttarakhand\" width=\"902\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adi Kailash Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Om Parvat: Where Nature Forms the Sacred \u0950<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2040\"><strong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1775\">Om Parvat<\/strong>, situated near the <strong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1816\">Indo-Nepal border<\/strong>, is globally famous for a <strong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1920\">natural snow formation that distinctly resembles the sacred \u0950 (Om) symbol<\/strong> on the mountain face. This rare phenomenon makes Om Parvat one of the most spiritually powerful sites in the Himalayas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2169\">The first clear view of Om Parvat appears from <strong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2110\">Nabhidang village<\/strong>, around <strong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2139\">20 km from Gunji<\/strong>, leaving pilgrims awe-struck.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2231\"><strong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2231\">Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra (Route Overview)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2364\">The <strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2272\">Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra<\/strong> follows a common route until <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/gunji-village-uttarakhand-in-india\/\"><strong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2319\">Gunji village<\/strong><\/a>, about <strong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2351\">90 km from Dharchula<\/strong>. From Gunji:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<li data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2435\">\n<p data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2435\">One route leads to <strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2433\">Adi Kailash (Jyolinkong &amp; Parvati Sarovar)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2490\">The other route leads to <strong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2488\">Om Parvat (Nabhidang)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2619\">Both journeys pass through breathtaking valleys like <strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2577\">Chaundans, Darma, and Bryans<\/strong>, ancient villages, and sacred landscapes.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2666\"><strong data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2666\">Adi Kailash to Om Parvat Distance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2808\">\n<li data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2736\">\n<p data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2736\"><strong data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2708\">Adi Kailash to Om Parvat distance:<\/strong> ~20\u201325 km (by road\/track)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2808\">\n<p data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2808\">Both sites can be comfortably covered in a <strong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2808\">single yatra itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2813\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2865\"><strong data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2865\">Is Adi Kailash and Kailash Parvat the Same?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2876\"><strong data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2874\">No.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2994\">\n<li data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2929\">\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2929\"><strong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2894\">Adi Kailash<\/strong> is located in Uttarakhand, India<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2994\">\n<p data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2994\"><strong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2966\">Mount Kailash (Kailash Parvat)<\/strong> is located in Tibet (China)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3152\">Adi Kailash is considered a <strong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3045\">spiritual replica<\/strong> of Mount Kailash and is especially significant for Indian devotees who cannot undertake the Tibet journey.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11423\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11423\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Om-Parvat.jpg\" alt=\"Om Parvat\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Om Parvat Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3185\"><strong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3185\">Adi Kailash Weather<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3382\">\n<li data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3226\">\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3226\"><strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3211\">Summer (May\u2013June):<\/strong> 10\u00b0C to 20\u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3286\">\n<p data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3286\"><strong data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3252\">Monsoon (July\u2013Aug):<\/strong> Landslide-prone, limited access<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3337\">\n<p data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3337\"><strong data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3311\">Autumn (Sept\u2013Oct):<\/strong> Clear skies, best views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3382\">\n<p data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3382\"><strong data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3351\">Winter:<\/strong> Heavy snowfall, yatra closed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3469\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3436\">Best time to visit Adi Kailash and Om Parvat:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3469\">May\u2013June &amp; September\u2013October<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3474\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3522\"><strong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3522\">Delhi to Adi Kailash Om Parvat Distance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3641\">\n<li data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3558\">\n<p data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3558\"><strong data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3548\">Delhi \u2192 Dharchula:<\/strong> ~520 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3592\">\n<p data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3592\"><strong data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3583\">Dharchula \u2192 Gunji:<\/strong> ~90 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3641\">\n<p data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3641\"><strong data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3614\">Total distance:<\/strong> ~610\u2013630 km (road journey)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3646\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3688\"><strong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3688\">Haldwani to Adi Kailash Om Parvat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3803\">\n<li data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3727\">\n<p data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3727\"><strong data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3717\">Haldwani \u2192 Dharchula:<\/strong> ~330 km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3803\">\n<p data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3803\"><strong data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3765\">Haldwani is a major transit hub<\/strong> with good road connectivity to Kumaon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3808\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3844\"><strong data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3844\">Accommodation Before You Go<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"4008\">\n<li data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3903\">\n<p data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3903\"><strong data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3866\">Gunji Village:<\/strong> Local homestays (basic facilities)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3950\">\n<p data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3950\"><strong data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3930\">Village Nabi &amp; Kuti:<\/strong> Limited homestays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4008\">\n<p data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4008\"><strong data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3967\">Dharchula:<\/strong> Best place for hotels, food &amp; supplies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4034\">Popular options include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4101\">\n<li data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4067\">\n<p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4067\">Adi Kailash Homestay (Gunji)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4101\">\n<p data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4101\">Amrita Home Stay (Village Nabi)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4106\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4162\"><strong data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4162\">How to Get Permit for Adi Kailash and Om Parvat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4200\">Obtaining a permit is <strong data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4199\">mandatory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4224\"><strong data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4224\">Permit Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4456\">\n<li data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4305\">\n<p data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4305\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4303\">Uttarakhand Tourism or District Administration portals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4348\">\n<p data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4348\">Upload ID proof &amp; medical certificate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4400\">\n<p data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4400\">Foreign nationals require additional clearance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4456\">\n<p data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4456\">Physical verification at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dharchula\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4456\">Dharchula \/ Pithoragarh<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4557\">\u26a0\ufe0f Entry is regulated due to proximity to the international border and monitored by <strong data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4556\">ITBP &amp; SSB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4601\"><strong data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4601\">A Hiker\u2019s &amp; Pilgrim\u2019s Paradise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4822\">While earlier the journey involved long treks, <strong data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4709\">roads now reach close to both Adi Kailash and Om Parvat<\/strong>, making the yatra accessible even to senior pilgrims. Still, short walks are required near the final viewpoints.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"4843\">Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"5053\">\n<li data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4895\">\n<p data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4895\"><strong data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4865\">Parvati Sarovar<\/strong> (reflection of Adi Kailash)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"4935\">\n<p data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4935\"><strong data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4910\">Kalapani<\/strong> (source of River Kali)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4994\">\n<p data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4994\"><strong data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4954\">Kuti Village<\/strong> (linked to Kunti, mother of Pandavas)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5053\">\n<p data-start=\"4997\" data-end=\"5053\">Views of <strong data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5024\">Annapurna Peak<\/strong>, lakes, and glacial rivers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5058\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5077\"><strong data-start=\"5063\" data-end=\"5077\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5079\" data-end=\"5358\"><strong data-start=\"5079\" data-end=\"5123\">Adi Kailash and Om Parvat in Uttarakhand<\/strong> are not merely destinations\u2014they are <strong data-start=\"5161\" data-end=\"5192\">living spiritual landscapes<\/strong>. From the sacred reflection of Adi Kailash in Parvati Sarovar to the divine \u0950 etched naturally on Om Parvat, this yatra offers a journey of faith, humility, and awe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5360\" data-end=\"5551\">For those seeking a powerful alternative to Mount Kailash, the <strong data-start=\"5423\" data-end=\"5458\">Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra<\/strong> is truly unmatched\u2014combining devotion, adventure, and the untouched beauty of the Himalayas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adi Kailash and Om Parvat \u2013 Yatra, Distance, Height, Weather &amp; Permit Guide Nestled deep in the mystical Himalayas of Uttarakhand, Adi Kailash and Om Parvat are two sacred Himalayan summits that hold immense spiritual importance for devotees of Lord Shiva. 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