National Adi Kailash-OM Parvat Training Expedition with Jageshwar Dham (Uttarakhand) 2024 (Sep-Oct) (By Delhi State Branch)

BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:

Adi Kailash (Popularly  known  as  Chotta  Kailash and one of the Panch Kailash)is  in  many  ways  replica  of the  better  known  Mt. Kailash in Tibet, especially in appearance. Adi-Kailash, however is in Indian Territory close to the Indo-Tibetan border, it is an area of great natural beauty, peace and serenity. Men and  women,  tired  by  the  incessant  roar  of  urban life,  will  find  here  a  healing  quietude, conducive to looking inward and discoursing with one’s inner self. At the very foot of Mt. Kailash is Gauri kund, whose water reflects the mountain itself. Close by is Parvati Sarovar, also called ‘Mansarovar’ but much smaller than the original, on the bark of the sarovar local people have erected a temple to Shiva and parvati. When we enter this magical place, for the moment you feel that why the God choose this place for their abode.

OM Parvat: From Kalapani where the Kali river originates and then on to Nabidhang (3987 m) (Lipu pass is only 9 kms ahead). At Nabidhang we can see  “Aum  Parvat”  a  miracle  of  nature,  snow  lies  in  the  mountain  in  the  shape  of  a perpetual “Aum” the primordial sound. All other slopes may be bare but this inscription in snow is everlasting and as one observes it, one gets the feeling that the mountain itself is Lord Shiv incarnate-the destroyer, showing himself in a rare glimpse. One can see white (snow) Aum on black background.

Adi Kailash – Om Parvat Programme covered mountains, beautiful rivers, peaks, which seems to touch the sky green meadows and treacherous glaciers make this area a heaven for those seeking high adrenaline closes. All  over  the  world,  only  the  Uttarakhand  section  of  the  Himalayas  have  traditionally attracted  humanity  in  search  of spiritual  awakening  since  the  very  beginning  of  human history on this earth.

DAY WISE SCHEDULE:

Day 1 - Drive from Kathgodam to Jageshwar (Tempo Traveller/ Jeep), Night stay at Jageshwar

Report at Kathgodam Railway Station at 06:30 am, Early start for Jageshwar, it will take around 5-6 hrs depending on the road conditions. Enroute we will visit Kaichi Dham and Golu Devta (depending on road condition on that day).

Enroute: Breakfast, Lunch, tea and Dinner will be provided.

Reach Jageshwar and Overnight stay at Jageshwar. (Hotel accommodation on sharing basis)

Day 2 – Drive from Jageshwar to Dharchula

After breakfast, we will depart to Dharchula.  Documentation for the Inner Line Permit will be done at Dharchula.

Meals - Breakfast – Lunch- Tea n snacks – Dinner

Documents Reqd.:

1.                    YHAI Membership Card

2.                    Medical Certificate (Medical Certificate issued by Govt. Hospital only with OPD Slip)

3.                    Copy of Aadhar Card.  

4.                    Application form for Inner Line Permit

5.                    Notarized Affidavit on Rs 10 stamp paper

6.                    Two Passport size photographs

7.                    Local Police Verification

Day 3 - Dharchula to Kalapani by Jeep (80-90km), Overnight stay in Kalapani (Tented Accommodation)

 After breakfast, we will move to Kalapani by jeep. Enroute sightseeings of beautiful waterfalls and villages, Budhi, Chiyalekh, Garbyang , Napalchu and Gunji. Reach Kalapani in evening. Overnight stay at Kalapani. (Tented Accommodation)

Meals – Breakfast - Hot Lunch at Budhi Village- Tea snacks- Dinner

Day 4 - Kalapani to Om Parvat Darshan and then travel to Kuti by jeep. Overnight stay at Kutti (Home Stay)

Early morning departure for Om Parvat Darshan from Nabidhang (8 km from Kalapani camp) and back to Kalapani for breakfast. After breakfast start journey for Kuti Village (3-4 hrs journey) Enroute visit Kali Temple and see the Vyas Gufa. In Kuti Village, there is a very old home stay with basic facilities. After tea break you can explore Kuti Village. It’s a very beautiful and scenic village. Overnight stay at Home stay in Kuti.

Meals – Breakfast – Lunch – Tea snacks - Dinner

Day 5 - Drive from Kuti to Jyolikong – Adi Kailash Darshan and back to Kuti by jeep

After Breakfast, we will depart for Jyolikong and visit to Adi Kailash. Jyolingkong offers the most picture perfect and surreal landscapes and right in front is the superlative Aadi Kailash peak among the snow capped mountains. From Jyolingkong (around 13700 ft.), trek to Parvati Sarovar and Adi Kailash Temple (14500 ft.). After darshan of temple, parikrama of paravati Sarovar and we will trek to Gauri Kund (15000 ft.).Enroute we will visit the Bhim ki Kheti and then Gauri Kund ( 2.5 km from Parvati Sarovar) It’s a beautiful lake at the foot of Aadi Kailash Peak. After spend some leisure time at Gauri Kund, trek down to Jyolinkong almost downhill. You will reach in around 40 -50 minutes max. After reaching Jyolinkong, have hot lunch at Jyolikong , travel back to Kuti / Gunji for night stay.

Meals – Breakfast – Lunch – Tea snacks - Dinner

Day 6 - Kuti/Gunji to Dharchula by vehicle, Night stay at Dharchula/Pithoragarh.

After Breakfast, drive back to Dharchula/Pithoragarh. In evening certificate distribution ceremony and recreation activities. After dinner recharge yourself for tomorrow journey.

Meals – Breakfast – Lunch – Tea snacks - Dinner

Day 7 – Drive from Dharchula/Pithoragarh to Kathgodam, Programme ends after reaching Kathgodam/Haldwani.  

After Breakfast, drive from Dharchula/Pithoragarh to Kathgodam. Programme ends after reaching Kathgodam

Meals – Breakfast – Lunch – Tea snacks

The Itinerary is liable to change due to any circumstances beyond the control of organizers i.e. Natural disaster, road block, vehicle breakdown, political unrest etc. The Participants are expected to accept it with grace.

FEE INCLUSIONS: Inclusive of Accommodation (sharing), Transportation, Food, Inner line Permit and experienced support staff.

In case of Extra force stay due to road closure, bad weather or any reasons Rs. 2000/- Per day minimum or actual (Expenses of Transportation, Accommodation, and Food) will have to be paid by the participants to the Group Leader at Dharchula only.

Name of the Programme Coordinator:  Shri Jyoti K. Shrivastava

CONTACT NUMBER: 9818097600

EMAIL ADDRESS: delhi.yhaistate@gmail.com

COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: Youth Hostels Association of India, Delhi State Branch

                                                        5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi -110021

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

This expedition is open to YHAI members who are physically and medically fit. This condition will be adhered to strictly.

HOW TO JOIN: 

For offline booking:

Members can also deposit the participation fee in any branch of Canara Bank giving the following details:

Name of Account: Youth Hostels Association of India, Delhi State Branch

Bank Name:   Canara Bank

Branch: 7/48, Diplomatic Enclave, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi -110021

Account No.  0157101030829

IFSC:  CNRB0000157

Offline Booking Process:

Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on the prescribed registration form duly supported by YHAI prescribed Medical Certificate along with or Deposit Slip/NEFT Challan Copy or a DD/Cheque of requisite amount Rs. 32500/-(Kathgodam to Kathgodam) in favour of “Youth Hostels Association of India, Delhi State Branch” payable at New Delhi

N.B: Booking is based on first come first serve All Offline Booking confirmation is subject to availability of seats. Without admit card do not claim your registration as confirmed.