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History Of Adi Kailash

To see the greatness of a mountain, one must keep one's distance; to understand its form, one must move around it; to experience its moods, one must see it at sunrise and sunset, at noon and at mid-night, in sun and in rain in all other season, He who can see the mountain like this, comes near to the life of the mountain a life that is as intense and varied as that of a human being."

Mt. Adi-Kailash - popularly known as Chhota-Kailash, is in indian territory, close to the Indian tibetan border. It is an area of great natural beauty, peace and sovereignty. Men and women, tired by the incessant roar of urban life, will find here a healing quietude conducive to liking inward and discouraging with one's innerself.

During Adi-Kailash Yatra, you will come across the mighty splendour of the snow peaks of Annapurna, the gushing Kali river, thick Forest, Narayan Ashram full of wild flowers and rare variation of fruits and number of water falls.

At the very foot of Mt. Kailash is Gauri Kund, whose water reflect the mountain itself. The local folk, called Bhotias, have much to say about there land. The villege Kutti, is named after Kunti, the mother of Pandavas. The great saga vyas lived here for a long time and wrote many books. The bhotias have preserved their heritage assiduously and are always ready to show glimpses ot it through their dance and music.

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Adi Kailash Yatra

In this very exciting trekking region, one not only walks along a large portion of the Kailas - Mansarovar route, but also gets to know and understand the social and cultural life of the people living in the Chaudans, Byans and Darma valleys. The journey begins and ends at Tawaghat, the confluence of the river Kali and Dhauli E. in district Pithoragarh.

TREK TO CHOTTA KAILASH AND PARVATI SAROVAR (Distt. Pithoragarh)
Tour starts from Delhi- Tawaghat (By bus) Chotta Kailash (Trek) and back.
DURATION: 20 days
PERIOD: July to September.
FARE: Rs. 14,000 (inclusive of boarding/lodging/bus and guide charges).

SCHEDULED DEPARTURE DATES FOR THE YEAR 2003:

1st Batch	17-Jul-2003
2nd Batch	04-Aug-2003
3rd Batch	16-Aug-2003
4th Batch	28-Aug-2003
5th Batch	03-Sep-2003

Clothing & Equipment

Adi-Kailash and Om Parvat are in the region of 12,000-14,000 feet, with cold winds blowing in the daytime and in the evening. This is a hazardous trek at high altitudes, on mountainous terrain with occasional bad weather. Do not ignore these instructions or take them lightly, as the consequences could be serious. Clothing should be light, wind proof, water repellant and capable of providing enough warmth. It is recommended that each trekkers carry the following items:

1. Wind-proof jacket with parka 1 no.
2. Sweaters 2 full sleeves 1 half sleeve
3. Balaclava (Monkey cap) 1 no.
4. Woollen and leather gloves 1 pair each
5. Woollen/cotton long johns 2 pairs
6. Woollen socks 4 pairs
7. Cotton socks 4 pairs
8. Jeans|Pants 3 nos.
9. Shorts 2 nos.
10. Shirts/T-shirt 6 nos.
11. Sun glasses (good quality), with chain 1 no. for hanging around neck
12. Hunter/Marching/Trekking shoes 2 pairs (Carry extra shoe laces- normal shoes will be useless for Trekking)
13. Peaked cap or broad brimmed straw hat 1 no. (for protection against the sun)
14. Water bottle (large) 1 no.
15. Torch light (carry two sets of extra cells and one bulb) 1 no.
16. Raincoat (large size) 1 no.
17. Belt pouch for camera/money/ medicines/documents 1 no.
18. Large Plastic sheet for water proofing your luggage 1 no.
19. Plate/Mug/Spoon 1 set
20. Toilet paper
21. Sun screen lotion (for protection from sunburn) 1 no.
22. Candles
23. Match box/lighter
24. Multipurpose knife 1 no.
25. Rubber slippers 1 no.

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Adi Kailash Map

Itineary

Suggested Itinary

First Day - Sosa or Narayan Ashram from Tawaghat (17 Km)

Second Day - Sirkha (6 Km)

Third Day - Jipti (17 Km)

Fourth Day - Malpa (8 Km)

Fifth Day - Budi (8 km)

Sixth Day - Gunji via Garbyang (17 Km)

Seventh Day - the trekker can go to Kalapani and come back to Gunji in the evening. From Gunji, walk along the banks of the river Kuti, to reache Nabi, which has a temple and almost hidden spring in the beautiful mountain standing behind the village. In many places, the river Kuti is completely covered by snow. 11 Km ahead is the PWD hut at Nampha from where the view is as breathtaking as it is Kashmir and the Swiss Alps.

Eight Day - walk 14 Km, first to the left of Kuti and then to the right, to reach Jonglingkang (4572m). The river Kuti and its bridge will probably be under a thick blanket of snow. Jonglingkang is called Chhota Kailas (6191m) while its small but beautiful lake is called Parvati Tal. The reflection of the peak in the really fascinating.

Ninth Day - If there is little or no snow, one should set out early in the morning so as to cross the Sinla pass by 10 am. One can see the Chhota Kailas peak constantly. From Sinla pass the Sangthan peak to the north and the northern face of Panchchuli to the south, can be seen. Walk downhill, along the banks of the small stream, till you reach the PWD tin shed at Bedang.

Tenth Day - Walks 12 Km downhill from Badang to reach Dhauli.

Eleventh Day - walk to the right of the Dhauli and reaches Tawaghat after crossing Baling, Nagling, Sela, Bongling. Dar. Sobla, Nya and Chhirkalya. There is a beautiful water fall on the left bank of the Dhauli at Chhirkalya!

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