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Adi Kailash is famous as Adventure, Pilgrimage, Trekking, Religious, Peaks and Mountains, with over 4 Places to See in Adi Kailash. Nearest Airport from Adi Kailash is Pantnagar Airport, 315 kms and Nearest Railway Station is Tanakpur Railway Station, 218 kms.
There is a short window to do the sacred journey of Adi Kailash. And June to September is considered the best time to do this trek.
Adi Kailash peak stands at an astounding height of 5945 meters and is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, close to the Indo-Tibetan border. After the Chinese occupation of Tibet, Chotta Kailash has been looked up as the closest and most respected substitute of Mt. Kailash. Every year thousands of pilgrims undergo this sacred yatra for Lord Shiva’s blessing and to see the glimpse of the majestic ‘Om Parvat’.
Because of a very close resemblance with Mount Kailash, Adi Kailash is also called the ‘Chotta Kailash’.
Adi Kailash is situated at a altitude of 5945 meters. During the trek to Adi Kailash, the highest altitude we’ll reach will be around 4770mts above sea level at the foot of the peak.
Adi Kailash trek duration is based upon your trekking itinerary. Adi Kailash trek will take approx 13-14 days. You can also keep 1-2 buffer days in case of rainfall.
Pantnagar Airport or Pithoragarh Airport are the nearest airport and Tanakpur railway station is the nearest railway station for Adi Kailash.
No there is no mobile network available except BSNL, It works properly in some villages en-route to Adi Kailash.
Ans:- There is traditional north Indian and local kumaoni cuisine available during the trek to Adi Kailash.
Here is the list of important items or equipments for Adi Kailash trek.
Adi Kailash trek is a moderate to difficult trek considering its length and duration.
Yes, Adi Kailash yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages and one of the most elusive hiking trails in the eastern borderlands of Uttarakhand.
There are good hotels at Pithoragarh and Dharchula. During the trek there will be basic lodging facilities, homestay options and camping ground available for pitching tents.