🛣️ How to Reach Adi Kailash & Om Parvat from Kathgodam: Route, Stops & Tips

🗺️ Route Overview: Kathgodam to Adi Kailash & Om Parvat

Total distance: 392 km
Total time: 4 to 5 days (with night halts and acclimatization)

🧭 Suggested Route:

Kathgodam → Pithoragarh → Dharchula → Gunji → Jyolingkong / Nabhidhang

Let’s break it down step by step:

🏙️ Day 1: Kathgodam to Dharchula

Distance: 271 km | Drive Time: 8-9 hrs

• Scenic route through Bhimtal, Almora, and Champawat

• Roads are good till Lohaghat, then become narrower toward Dharchula

• Night Stay: Dharchula

• Tip: Get a local SIM if needed. BSNL, Jio works best beyond this point.
  
  

🛂 Day 2: Permit Processing & Rest at Dharchula 

• Apply for the Inner Line Permit (ILP) through registered tour operators

• Medical check-up & documentation

• Explore the riverside market & Nepal side (via footbridge)
  
  

🏞️ Day 3: Dharchula to Gunji

Distance: 80 km | Drive Time: 6–7 hrs (with check posts & landslides)

• The route includes rugged Himalayan roads, deep valleys & beautiful landscapes

• You’ll pass Malpa, Budhi, and Garbyang

• This is a BRO-maintained route, and progress depends on weather

• Night Stay: Gunji (acclimatization begins)
  
  

🕉️ Day 4+: Final Legs to Om Parvat & Adi Kailash

👉 To Om Parvat:

• Drive to Nabhidhang (22 km from Gunji)

• Viewpoint: You’ll see the divine ॐ symbol on the mountain

• Return to Gunji for the night
  
  

👉 To Adi Kailash:

• Drive or trek to Jyolingkong (19 km from Gunji)

• Kunti Parvat, Parvati Sarovar, and the stunning view of Adi Kailash await

• Can stay overnight in basic guest huts or return to Gunji (based on weather)
  
  

🧳 What You Need to Carry

• Original ID proofs & passport-size photos

• Warm clothes (temperatures drop sharply)

• Dry snacks, refillable water bottles

• Altitude sickness meds (after consulting doctor)

• Power bank

🚧 Road Conditions & Cautions

• Roads after Dharchula are rough, narrow, and sometimes blocked by landslides

• It’s essential to travel with 4x4 vehicles and local drivers familiar with the terrain

• No fuel stations beyond Dharchula — fill up in advance

• Always listen to local advice and BRO check post instructions

🛂 Permits Required

You’ll need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to travel beyond Dharchula (Indian citizens only).

Documents Needed:

• Aadhaar Card

• Passport or Police Verification Certificate

• 2–3 passport-size photos

• Medical fitness certificate

• Registered tour operator’s approval

✅ DBD Tourism handles the full process for you — including permits, accommodation, and transport.

✅ Travel Tips

• Acclimatize properly — altitude sickness is real beyond 3,000 m

• Respect local culture & follow eco-tourism rules

• Be patient — mountain roads can be unpredictable

• Avoid monsoon season (July–August) due to landslides

📍 Final Thought

Reaching Adi Kailash and Om Parvat isn’t easy — but it’s absolutely worth it. The journey will test you, teach you, and reward you with views and vibes you’ll never forget.

This is not just a trip — it’s a sacred path walked by sages, warriors, and seekers for centuries. Now, it’s your turn.

📞 Plan Your Journey with DBD Tourism

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