Witness the pyramid peaks of Chota Kailash and the miraculous self-manifested OM symbol printed in snow on Om Parvat in one combined 8-day yatra.
Adi Kailash (6,191m), revered as Chota Kailash, is one of the holiest peaks in the Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. It represents a striking physical counterpart to Mount Kailash in Tibet. Sages and pilgrims have journeyed here for millennia to pray at the sacred Parvati Sarovar, a crystal-clear high-altitude lake mirroring the pyramid peak above.
Om Parvat (5,945m) stands nearby on the Indo-Nepal border, featuring a breathtaking, self-manifested Sanskrit symbol "OM" (ॐ) eternally printed in snow on its dark rock face. In Hindu cosmology, this is considered one of the five sacred Kailash peaks (Panch Kailash) and a divine blessing just to behold.
This combined 8-day itinerary takes you through the beautiful Vyas Valley and Kumaon hills, starting from Haldwani, passing through the deodars of Jageshwar and the border gorges to the remote village of Nabi, ensuring comfort and safety in high-altitude regions.
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Arrive in Haldwani, the gateway to Kumaon. Check into your hotel, meet your fellow pilgrims, and attend our detailed evening briefing regarding the permits, acclimatization, and journey flow.
Drive into the scenic Kumaon hills to Jageshwar. Explore the magnificent Jageshwar temple complex, nestled in a dense deodar forest. This UNESCO tentative heritage site houses 124 ancient stone temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful Kali River gorge to the border frontier town of Dharchula, the gateway to the high-altitude inner Himalayas on the Indo-Nepal border.
Enter the inner line permit zone. Drive and trek through alpine meadows, pristine pine forests, and border gorges to the beautiful, remote high-altitude village of Nabi.
The spiritual centerpiece of the yatra. Travel to the base of Adi Kailash peak (6,191m) and the shimmering Parvati Sarovar lake. Participate in sacred prayers, havan, and puja ceremonies at the lake temple. Witness the stunning pyramid silhouette of Chota Kailash.
Take an early morning excursion to Nabhi Pass / Nabidhang viewpoint to behold the miraculous Om Parvat (5,945m) with the natural OM symbol printed in snow on its face. Visit Vyas Gufa and Kali Temple before descending back to Dharchula.
Drive through the scenic Kumaon foothills to Champawat, once the historic capital of the Chand dynasty. Visit the ancient Baleshwar temple complex, famous for its intricate stone carvings.
Embark on the return journey, enjoying panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. Settle in Haridwar, concluding your holy pilgrimage at the sacred Ganga ghats with a sense of divine completion.