Trip Schedule

• Day 01 : Kathgodam Haldwani to Dharchula

  To start a trip to Adi Kailash and Om Parvat travellers from different parts of the country will arrive at Kathgodam railway stationn (554m) which is a main entry point for visiting Kumaon region Uttarakhand. Kathgodam is well connected through road and rail routes with almost all majour cities and towns. Kathgodam is an important place and entry point for visiting not only Adi Kailash, Om Parvat Tour and many other pilgrimage sites of Kumaon, Uttarakhand but it is also am important point for those travel on Kailash Mannsarovar Yatra via Lipulekh pass. On reaching Kathgodam, Haldwani the group will drive to Dharchula. Enroute visit several important pilgrimage sites including Neem Karoli Baba at Kenchi Dham, Golu Devta Mandir at Almora and Jogeshwar Dham. On reaching Pithoragarh (1627m) stay and food arrangements will be in the hotel.

  
  

  After breakfast the group will depart to Dharchula. Situates at a heght of 940m meters above sea level, Dharchula is a tiny beautiful town in the lap of beautiful mountains of Kumaon Uttrakhand. Surrounded by the mountains from all sides, Dharchula is divided in two parts by Kali River. Travelling through the Indo-Nepal borders today the travellers will enter into the restricted areas of Kumaon for which Inner Line Permits will be organised for the travellers today. During the free time the travellers may go to Nepal side for exploring the Nepal Bazaar. Night stay and dinner will be in the hotel at Dharchula.

  Meals included: Veg Dinner Max. Elevation: 940 meters Distance Covered: 230 kms / 7-9 hours drive Accommodation Style: Hotel (Sharing basis)

• Day 02 : Dharchula to Gunji/Nabi

  Gunji is a small village situated at a height of 3200 meters above sea level, near India-Tibet border. Gunji is the base station for travellers to visit Adi Kailash and Om Parvat. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organised by MEA (Ministery of External Affairs), India through Lipulekh pass also goes through Gunji. Today the travellers will drive from Dharchula to Gunji through the beautiful villages of Chialekh, Garbyang and Nepalchu enroute enjoying splendid views of the mountains, waterfalls and rivers. Food and stay will be organised in a guesthouse or home stay at Gunji.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Max. Elevation: 3200 meters Distance Covered: 70 kms / 3-4 hours drive Accommodation Style: Guest House (Sharing basis)

• Day 03 : Drive to Jyolingkong to visit Mount Adi Kailash

  Today the travellers will drive to Jyolingkong (4762 meters) in local jeeps to have holy darshan of mount Adi kailash. On the way to Adi Kailash we will also see Kunti Parvat, Pandav Fort, Brahma Parvat, Pandav Parvat and Parvati Mukut. From Jyolingkong we will walk further for 3-4 kms to visit Parvati Lake (Gauri Kund) and Adi Kailash Temple. One may take a holy dip in the lake and bring the holy water in a bottle. After spending some time here the travellers will drive back to Gunji.

  
  

  One may take a holy dip in the Parvati Kund and also bring some holy water in a bottle from this lake.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Max. Elevation: 4495 meters Distance Covered: 65 kms drive + 3-4 kms trek / 3 hours Accommodation Style: Guest House (Sharing basis)

• Day 04 : Drive to Om Parvat via Kalapani

  Today after breakfast drive to visit the Om Parvat the ‘Om Parvat’ which has the natural occurrence of snow in the shape of ‘Om’ on this mountain. By travelling a distance of about 22 kms the travellers will reach Nabhidang (4340 meters) which is the view point for Om Parvat. Spend some time here and then drive back to Gunji. While driving back to Gunji enjoy splendid view of Sheshnag Parvat, visit Ved Vyas Gufa and do some puja at famous Kali Temple situated in Kalapani village. Return to Gunji for night stay.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max. Elevation: 4250 meters Distance Covered: 22 kms / 01 hour drive Accommodation Style: Guest House (Sharing basis)

• Day 05 : Gunji/Nabhi to Dharchula

  After having visited many pilgrimage site including Adi Parvat, Om Parvat and Parvati Kund etc today we will start our return journey. Drive to Dharchula may take about longer then expected sometimes due to road conditions. On reaching Dharchula check into your hotel and spend rest of the time relaxing.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Max. Elevation: 940 meters Distance Covered: 78 kms / 4-5 hours drive Accommodation Style: Hotel (Double/Triple sharing)

• Day 06 : Dharchula to Almora

  Make your way back to Almora. Situated at a height of about 1670 meters above sea level Almora is a nice place to spend time in a resort surrounded with natural beauty. Food and stay will be at Almora today.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Packed Lunch/snacks, Light Dinner Max. Elevation: 1670 meters Distance Covered: 235 kms / 6-7 hours drive Accommodation Style: Hotel (Double/Triple sharing)

• Day 07 : Almora to Kathgodam drop off

  After breakfast the travellers will make their return journey to home directly or via Kathgodam. Transfer from Almora to Kathgodam will be organised by Max Holidays.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Distance Covered: 85 kms / 3 hours drive

Important Remarks : Those who have booked their journey with us from Delhi to Delhi may also get Delhi-Kathgodam-Delhi train ticket in the package at an additional cost. For this service please inform our office in advance. Train tickets are subject to availability.

Important Note: We can also book all type of vehicles including small cars, Bolero Jeep, Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Innova car, Tempo Travellers mini bus etc from Delhi for your travel upto Dharchhula. From Dharchula travel is always in local jeeps only.