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ADI-KAILASH (CHHOTA KAILASH)
OM PARVAT
Adi Kailash is an ancient holy place in the
Himalayan Range, similar to Mount Kailash in Tibet. This abode of Lord Shiva ina remote
area is worth to
have a Darshan. Trekking to Adi Kailash in the Himalayan ranges of Kumaun region near the
Indo Tibetan Border in district Pithoragarh.
Upto Gunji the route is same. One
walks 14 km, first to the left of Kuti and then to the right, to
reach Jollingkong (4572 m). The river Kuti and its
bridge will perhaps may be under a thick blanket of snow.
Location from Base Camp Dharchula approx. 120 kms. Altitude
4700 mtrs. |
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 Chhota Kailas
from Sinla Pass
Photo : Kiran Joshi |
| Track Name | Distance (Kms.) | Altitude (Mtrs) |
| Tawaghat-Pangu | 9 | 2200 |
| Pangu-Sosa-Sirkha | 16 | 2560 |
| Sirkha-Galagad | 14 | 2440 |
| Galagad-Budhi | 18 | 2050 |
| Budhi-Gunji | 17 | 3220 |
| Gunji-Kalapani | 18 | 4246 |
| (Om Parvat) Darshan Navidhang | 18 | 3220 |
| Kalapani-Gunji Gunji-Kutti | 19 | 3600 |
| Kutti-Jollingkong | 14 | 4770 |
| Jollingkong-Adi Kailash | 4 | 4770 |
| Jollingkong-Kutti | 14 | 3600 |
| Kutti-Gunji | 19 | 3200 |
| Gunji-Budhi | 17 | 2680 |
| Budhi-Galagad | 18 | 2050 |
| Galagad-Sirkha | 14 | 2560 |
| Sirkha-Tawaghat(Trek Ends) | 17 | 1200 |
| Tawaghat-Dharchula (by bus) | 19 | 900 |
| Darchula-Champawat (by bus) | 210 | 1615 |
 Parvati Taal near Chhota Kailas Photo : Deep Chauhan |
| Gunji (3200 m) | Kuti | 19 Km (on foot) | Village |
| Kuti (3650 m) | Jonlingkong | 14.5 Km (on foot) | Tourist Huts |
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| Chota Kailash Photo : Lalit Verma |
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Jonglingkong is called Chhota Kailas (6191 m) while its small but beautiful lake is called Parvati Tal. The reflection of the peak in the lake is really fascinating.There is a temple near the lake, which is sometimes visited by swan-like birds. A little distance from here are to be found the remains of a dry lake. Along the river Kuti are two passes - Lampia Dhura and Mangsa Dhura - leading to Tibet. The ITBP and SPF personnel will tell whether one can cross the Sinla pass to reach Bedang. If this is not possible one will have to return. If there is little or no snow, one should set out early in the morning to cross the pass. The route to Sinla pass is under a heavy blanket of snow. One can see the Chhota Kailas peak constantly from there. |
| Jolingkong | Bedang | 12 km | PWD/ITBP R.H. |
| Bedang (4000 m) | Dugtu | 12 km | Village |
| Dugtu | Sela | 16 km | Village |
| Sela (2400 m) | Neu | 16 km | Village |
| Tawaghat | Dharchula | 19 km (by bus) |
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| Web site developed at : National Informatics Centre, District Unit,
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) INDIA Phone : 91-5964-24162, 28017 E-mail : uapit@nic.in |