The Uttaranchal Himalayas of the Kumaon region are among the most picturesque in the country, a place of natural beauty, wide mountain range, rich heritage, colorful culture, peaceful and loving in people's nature. It is situated at an elevation, which is surrounded, by glittering peaks and dense forests. The lush forest cover is abundant in wildlife, and is a veritable paradise for bird-watchers and nature lovers.
Trekking in Kumaon is undertaken all round the year, with traditionally popular periods being April-June and September-November, just because of the terrain and altitude differences. It offers a clear picture of the imposing Himalayas. The Kumaonis have Mountaineers who provide very dependable assistance to climbing and trekking expeditions to the area.
Nainital, Almora and Pithoragarh are some of the finest hill stations situated in this region, which combine the amusements, and comforts of the modern hill resorts with easy access to the magnificent natural surroundings.
ADI Kailash Trek
ADI Kailash popularly known as Chhota Kailash is an Indian territory, close to Indian Tibetan border. It is an area of great natural beauty, peace, and sovereignty.
During Adi-Kailash Yatra, you will come across the mighty splendor of the snow peaks of Annapurna, the gushing Kali river, thick forests, Narayan Ashram full of wild flowers and rare variation of fruits and number of waterfalls.
Duration: 21 nights/22 days
Destination: Delhi-Kausani-Dharchula-Pangu-Sirkha-Galgad-Malpa-Budhi-Gunji-Kutti- Jollingkong-Adi
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Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and later transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Delhi-Kausani
Early morning drive to Kausani via Kathgodam. Later in the evening, enjoy the fascinating Himalayan view and sunset.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 3: Kausani - Dharchula
Morning after breakfast drive to Darchula, a beautiful village located in the right bank of Kali River.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 4: Dharchula- Pangu (19 kms by road / 9 kms trek)
After breakfast drive to Tawaghat from where trek towards to Pangu. It is a Bhotia village (local tribe) and the trek passes through the beautiful valley.
Overnight camp.
Day 5: Pangu - Sirkha (8 kms trek)
In the morning trek down to Juyntigad. After that steep ascent to Sasa Village, there is a gradual climb up to Tihalakot. By evening, reach Sirkha ground.
Overnight camp.
Day 6: Sirkha - Galgad (14 kms trek)
Early morning start your 2 kms trek down Samuri. From where a steep stony climb through thick forest to Sumariya - Dhar. From here, you will enter in a thick forest to the stream Simkhola. Later you will enter at Galla village and Jipti. Again, you can see Kali river, which is missing from Tawaghat. Reach Galad by evening.
Overnight in tents.
Day 7: Galgad - Malpa (10 kms trek)
Next morning after breakfast trek to Malpa. Today the trek is difficult up to Garbyang. There is a steep down up to the Kali River. After few hrs treks we will find a beautiful Najang waterfall. It is almost 100 feet high. After a zigzag trek, we will reach Malpa. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 8: Malpa - Budhi (8 kms trek)
In the morning after breakfast set out for another challenging trek. You will find lush green valley, murmurings waterfalls falling like shower. In last couple of hrs, we will trek a steep ascent till Budhi Village.
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 9: Budhi - Gungi (17 kms trek)
In the morning after breakfast start your trek with a steep climb to Chhiyalekh. Today we will also trek through lush green valley and with a numerous of wild flower. You can also view a glimpse of Mt. Annapurna and other Himalayan peaks. The trek is full of thrill with its beauty. Arrival at Gungi by evening.
Overnight in tents.
Day 10: Gunji - Kutti (18 kms trek)
Next morning trek up to Kutti following the Kutti River. Here is a high altitude forest of Bhojpatra and the Api and Nampha peaks.
Overnight stay in tents at Kutti.
Day 11: Kutti - Jollingkong (14 kms trek)
In the morning start your trek to reach Jollingkong. It is the last stretch of the trek to reach the base of Holy Mt Adi Kailash (6191 mts/20307 ft). Arrive Jollingkong by evening. Overnight in tent/Fiber Huts at Jollingkong.
Day 12: Jollingkong - Adi Kailash - Jollingkong (4 kms trek)
In the morning trek to Mt. Adi Kailash. One can see Parvati Lake also. After spending a couple of hrs trace, back your feet to Jollingkong.
Overnight stay in tents/Fiber Huts at Jollingkong.
Day 13: Jollingkong - Kutti (14 kms trek)
In the morning track back to Kutti.
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 14: Kutti - Gunji (19 kms trek)
Trek back to Gunji.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 15: Gunji - Budhi (17 kms trek)
After breakfast trek to Budhi.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 16: Budhi - Malpa (8 kms trek)
Trek to Malpa.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 17: Malpa - Galgad (10 kms trek)
In the morning trek to Galgad.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 18: Galgad -Sirkha (14 kms trek)
Trek to Sirkha.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 19: Sirkha - Dharchula (17 kms trek / 19 kms by road)
In the morning trek to Tawaghat and from there drive to Darchula.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 20: Dharchula - Champawat
In the morning drive to Champawat. Enroute lunch at Pithoragarh.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 21: Champawat - Delhi
In the morning drive back to Delhi. Later arrive Delhi and check in the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 22: Departure
Next morning catch your flight towards onward destination
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