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If you are looking for a quiet, divine and thrilling place away from the congestion of Delhi, then the Kailash Yatra can be a perfect experience for you. Located in Pithoragarh district, this mountain is not only important from spiritual point of view, but is also full of natural beauty and tracking adventures. Now without any guide, you can easily complete this journey with correct information and plan.
If you are looking for peace, divinity and adventure by taking a break of a few days from the runaway life of Delhi, then the Adi Kailash Yatra can be an ideal option for you. This holy place, which resembles the Kailash mountain, is located in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand and is considered one of the Panch Kailash.
This journey can be started by road from Delhi to Kathgodam or Haldwani. After this, the journey from Haldwani to Dharchula is traveled from Adi Kailash. This journey is not only full of adventure, but the hill views and spiritual energy found on the way transform every moment into a new feeling.
Dharchula, etc. located in Pithoragarh district are considered to be the main base camp of Kailash Yatra. This small town, bordering Nepal, is known as the center of the final market and necessary preparations. It is from here that the inner line permits of the passengers are made and from here the journey starts towards tracking stations like Gunji, Kalapani and Nabi villages. Since the front area of Dharchula is under military control and is located at a height, it is necessary for the passengers to stay here for a few days and mold themselves according to the environment.
The journey ahead of Dharchula is through the Vyas Valley, which is full of natural beauty and adventure. The dense forest, snow-covered peaks and bumpy hills make this journey challenging and memorable. On the way, after resting one day, passengers move towards Jyoling Kong, from where Adi Kailash Mountains and Gaurikund have divine darshan. The presence of the Indian Army on this route gives confidence in both security and guidance. Jyoling Kong is a special stop from where devotees etc. can see Kailash closely and experience his divinity.
Gaurikund, Adi is a holy lake located in the foothills of Mount Kailash, which is situated at an altitude of about 15,000 feet above sea level. The cold winds and lack of oxygen here make it a adventure and spiritual place. There is a mythological belief that Goddess Parvati used to bathe here, so this water is considered very sacred- although bathing here is forbidden, devotees only fill the water and take it with them. The calm atmosphere around the lake, its beauty and spiritual aura settled in the lap of the Himalayas touches every passenger, which makes it not just a tourist destination, but a center of deep reverence.
The 3-kilometer tracking up to Gaurikund is not easy- this is a difficult journey in height, cold winds and low oxygen climate. This climb starting from Jyoling Kong is not a matter of everyone. This can be a big challenge, especially for the elderly and physically weak passengers. In such a situation, services of horses and mules are provided, whose fare is about ₹ 3000. This ride not only makes the journey easier, but also gives an exciting experience of walking at height.
