TRIP SUMMRY
Destination: Adi
Kailash & OM Parvat
Maximum Altitude : 6191
Mtrs
Grade : Hard Trek
Grade : Hard Trek
Best Season: June
to September
Trek Length: Around
250 km Trek
Duration : ( 22 days/21 nights)
Duration : ( 22 days/21 nights)
About OM Parvat
OM
Parvat is the magical and inspiring Himalayan mountain peak that rises to an
altitude of 6191 m lying in the Darchula district. This mountain is famous for the miracle of nature as it poses an
impression of OM naturally which is formed with deposition of snow against
black background of the mountain.
OM
is a holy Hindu mantra and is so clearly visible on this mountain. During the
months of August – September the dot (bindi) on the semi circle of the mantra
is also seen visible. According to the Hindu legends there are eight such OM
symbols in the Himalayan Mountains and at present the world has been able to
discover only one which we know as – OM Parvat.
By
far the most magnificent and thrilling of one's experience would be in winter
when the whole lake freezes hard, and again in spring when the ice breaks and
melts to clear blue waters. It is only the inspired poet or the divine artist
with his magic colours that can, for instance, describe and represent
adequately the beauty and grandeur of sunrise and sunset on the lake. The water
of Mansarovar is as sweet as that of any river or of any glacial lake. The holy
manas provides fine caves, camping ground and good sites to pilgrims. At
certain places the site is rocky or sandy. On full moon nights, with the full
moon overhead, the scene is simply indescribable.
At sunset the whole of the Kailas range on the north becomes a fiery region all of a sudden, throwing an observer into a trance, and by the time he returns to consciousness he sees only the Silvery Peak in front.
The weather is always uncertain. One moment you have scorching Sun, the next moment it begins to hail and snow and shortly after having a nap and coming out of your camp, you will see a clear blue sky and bright Sun above and a bed of pearl-like hail and white snow on the ground.
At sunset the whole of the Kailas range on the north becomes a fiery region all of a sudden, throwing an observer into a trance, and by the time he returns to consciousness he sees only the Silvery Peak in front.
The weather is always uncertain. One moment you have scorching Sun, the next moment it begins to hail and snow and shortly after having a nap and coming out of your camp, you will see a clear blue sky and bright Sun above and a bed of pearl-like hail and white snow on the ground.
Adi-Kailash
Popularly known as Chotta
Kailash ,it in many ways is the replica of the famous Mt. Kailash in Tibet.
Located in Indian Territory close to the Indo- Tibetan border, it is an area of
great natural beauty, peace and serenity. With the roar of urban life receding
to the background one finds the healing quietude of this region conducive
enough to turn inward and be one's own listener. At the very foot of Chotta
Kailash is Gauri kund reflecting its entire expanse. Yet another water body
close by is called Parvati Sarovar. Also known as 'Mansarovar' it is much
smaller than the original one. A temple dedicated to Shiva and Parvati is there
at the shoreline. Following the Chinese occupation of Tibet Chotta Kailash served
as the most revered substitute of Mount Kailash.
About (KMVN)
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam
(KMVN), a government undertaking with its corporate office at Nainital, is
striving hard to conserve and develop the beauty of Kumaon.
Reservation
Offices
Planning of Trek
Inner Line Permit is
required for this trek, required paper work to be submitted at SDM office
Dharchula.
1. Application form in duplicate and photograph pasted on top of the form.
2. Address proof which can be driving license, voter id or passport.
3. Medical certificate.
Telephone numbers of SDM office is 05967-222207/05967-222817.If your travel is arranged by KMVN, it will take the responsibility to get your necessary permits arranged.
1. Application form in duplicate and photograph pasted on top of the form.
2. Address proof which can be driving license, voter id or passport.
3. Medical certificate.
Telephone numbers of SDM office is 05967-222207/05967-222817.If your travel is arranged by KMVN, it will take the responsibility to get your necessary permits arranged.
Facilities: Accommodation,
Transport, Food( Vegetarian), Guide charges, Transport for Luggage up to 20kg
per yatri.
Trekking
Map
Day
wise Itinerary from Delhi
Day1:
Delhi reporting,
Departure at Night for Jageshwar (413 Kms by Bus) (1900mts.)
Tip 1:If you are planning
to go by flight then make sure that your swiss knife is in your Main bag,
otherwise during security checking you will lose your valuable swiss knife.
Tip 2: Delhi Taxi drivers
are thieves. They will charge you around Rs.700-800 for dropping. Best way is
call your Hotel and ask them how much should you pay for taxi. Also give mobile
phone to taxi driver so that he will understand detailed address and will not
ask for extra money.
Day2:
Arrival Kathgodam,
proceed to Jagehswar
Remember
to see: Temple of lord shiva and Museum
Day3:
Jageshwar- Dharchula (Via
Patal Bhuvneshwar) (330Kms) (920mts.)
Tip 3: If you have
omitting problem in bus then carry medicines and toffeess
Tip 4: Only BSNL Mobiles
works in Dharchula. After Dharchula Mobile phones will not work. At all camps
BSNL Landlines are available. (Call rates are higher Rs.6/ per minute) Also
note that at ITBP camps phone call rates are Rs.1 per minute.
Remember
to see: Patal Bhuvneshwar
Day4:
Dharchula-Tawaghat/Pangu/Narayan
Ashram-Sirkha (54 kms by bus, 6kms by trek) (2560mts.)
Remember
to see: Maitree Bridge Nepal, Narayan Ashram, Shades
of kali river
Tip 5: Distribute/ bifurcate
Luggage in 3 Groups.
a) For Base camp Dharchula
(Extra Money, valuables etc)
b) For carrying - small
Trek bag (Basic things for trekking, cloths pair, valuables which are not kept
at base camp, camera, charger, Torch, Dry fruits, Medicines, Chocolates,
Biscuits )
c) For carrying - main
bag (All remaining Luggage) Note that you will get your Luggage after 3 days
and not daily, so you have to manage accordingly.
Tip 6 : Decide about Pony
& Potter
Pony - Horse ride if you
are unable to walk for around 20 kms per day. Charges are around Rs.58 per km
(Package deal around Rs.10,000/-)
Potter - For carrying
your small bag during trekking. Charges are around Rs.52 per km (Package deal
around Rs.8,500/-)
Tip 7: Remember to buy
stick. Stick will keep you in trekking. You will not get professional stick in
Dharchula. Simple stick is available for Rs20
Good quality stick- a)
Light weight b) Thinner at upper side c) Strong d) Height upto chest
Tip 8 :Cover your Luggage
using plastic for saving from Rain fall. You will get plastic in Dharchula
Day5:
Sirkha- Gala (14kms by
trek) (2440mts.) (Start 5:30 AM- Finish 1:00 PM )
Tip 9: How to walk in
Mountains
Always carry stick. walk
with very short feets at a time. Take small steps. In trekking beware of two
enemies a) Sitting for taking Rest and b) Taking water. Never sit during trek. If you want to take
rest then take rest in standing position. While walking avoid taking water. If
you feel thirsty then take little bit of water sip. Keep your mouth close. wear
cap in such a way that you can see only your feet and nothing else. If you want
to see beauty of mountains then stop and see mountains. Focus on road. seeing
beauty while walking is very risky.
Tip 10: About timing and
shortcuts
In Himalayas there is no
guarantee of clean whether after 2:00 PM. Good policy is start early in the
morning and reach destination before 2:00 PM. walking speed in mountains will
be around 1.5 to 2 km in a hour.
Avoid taking shortcuts in
mountains. Remember that shortcuts are for local people. shortcuts will consume
more of your energy. In this trek you have to walk for 18 km daily, so
maintaining energy throughout the trek is very important.
Tip 11: OM chanting
250 km means around 5 to
6 lakhs feets. So you can chant OM with every feet of walking. With lots of
talking also, easily you can chant 1 lakh OM during trek.
If you are music listener
then carry Mp3 player.
Day6:
Gala- Budhi (21kms by
trek) (2680mts.) (Start 5:00 AM- Finish 4:45 PM )
Tip 12: This days trek is
Toughest. Almost 12 hrs trekking is required. You really have to learn
"How to walk." Maintain speed, try to reach before 2:00 PM more you take
time to complete, more difficult it will become.
For this day carry
a) Electrol (Glucon D
contains glucose for instant energy or depletion of energy , Electrol contains
essential salts ,which needs to be supplemented in dehydration.)
b) chocolates ( Melody,
Toffees containing sugar etc)
Tip 13: Treat "Tea =
water"
You are going up. Here
you will not feel thirsty. Cold will always be there. To maintain water level
in your body drink Tea. It will save you from cold, gives water content and also
provides Glucose. Drink Tea at every possible place.
Day7:
Budhi- Gunji (17Kms by
trek) (3220mts.) (Start 5:30 AM- Finish 3:00 PM )
First 3km Trek is
difficult. After this you will enter in a Dreamland above the clouds.
Remember
to see: Different Types of flowers, Garbhang (sinking
city), Jilebi Hotel before Gunji camp
Day8:
Gunji-Kutti (19 Kms by
trek) (3600mts.) .) (Start 6:30 AM- Finish 2:00 PM )
Road is very beautiful
with very little ups and downs. This will be the day that you start enjoying
mountains.
Remember
to see: Annapurna Mountain, vedvyas city, vally of
flowers at kutti
Tip 14: There is going to
be very cold at kutti in night. Also High altitude problems may start. Take
care of cold.
Day9:
Kutti- Jolingkong (14Kms
by trek) (4572mts.) (Start 6:30 AM- Finish 1:30 PM )
High altitude problems
may start. very cold. During this day avoid exposing your body to wind. Here
winds temperature will be almost around to 0.
Tip 15: Try to visit "Parvati
Sarovar" on same day. Probably Next
morning weather will be clear and you can see Gauri kund and Adi kailash
Day10:
Jolingkong-Adi-Kailash/
Parvati Sarovar-Jolingkong- Kutti (21Kms by trek) (3600mts.)
Gauri kund is located
above glassier and it is very risky to go there. KMVN and ITBP will not give
permission to go to Gauri kund. But in a good faith and only with local potter
and with your risk, you can go to Gauri kund.
Day11:
Kutti-Gunji (19Kms by
trek) (3220mts.)
Day12:
Gunji- Kalapani-
Nabhidhang (18kms by trek) (4246mts.) (Start 6:30 AM- Finish 2:30 PM )
Remember
to see: Kali Temple, Nag parvat, Parvati's Nabhi, OM
parvat, Crashed Helicopter
(Ved vyas' cave is also
at kalapani, but it is not allowed to visit )
Tip 16: Rule is "If
you are able to see Nag parvat then only you can see OM parvat"
From kali temple at
kalapani check if you can see left hand sides mountains top before moving. If
weather is clear at kalapani then only you can see OM parvat.
Day13:
Nabhidhang- Kalapani
(8kms by trek) (3600mts.)
Day14:
Kalapani- Gunji (10kms by
trek) (3220mts.)
Day15:
Gunji-Budhi (17Kms by
trek) (2680mts.)
Day16:
Budhi-Gala (21kms. By
trek) (2440mts.)
Budhi to Gala is easy
than Gala to Budhi. So, dont panic.
Remember
to ask for apples in Budhi
Day17:
Gala-Sirkha (14 kms by
trek) (2440mts.)
Day18:
Sirkha-Dharchula (54Kms
by bus) (920mts.)
Day19:
Dharchula-Almora(230Kms
by Bus) (1706mts.)
Day20:
Almora to Delhi via
Nainital (Departure at night for Delhi) (390kms by Bus) (1920mts.)
Day21:
Delhi (Arrival morning)
Before noon
Luggage
Tips
1.Wind proof Jacket
2. Sweaters
3. Monkey cap
4. Woolen Socks
5. Cotton socks
6. Jeans / Pants -2
7. Shirt/ T- shirt
8. Sun glasses
9. Trekking shoes - 2
pairs
10. Water bottle
11. Torch light
12. Rain coat
13. Plastic sheet for
water proofing your luggage
14. Sunscreen lotion
15. Match box
16. Candles
17. Rubber Slippers
18. Medicines
19. Belt pouch for
camera/ money/ medicines and documents
20. Dry fruits
21. Biscuits
22. Glucose/ Electrol /Glucon
D
23. First aid
24. Winter wear
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