Adi Kailash Spiritual Circuit

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Delhi — Overnight Departure to Kathgodam

   Evening assembly at the designated Delhi meeting point. Board the overnight Ranikhet Express or coordinated coach to Kathgodam. Permit forms collected during the journey. Arrive Kathgodam early morning.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Kathgodam to Dharchula — via Neem Karoli

   Meet the mountain crew at Kathgodam station. Drive to Dharchula via the sacred Neem Karoli ashram region with a blessing stop at the Neem Karoli Baba temple. Lunch halt with Kali River views. Arrive Dharchula (2,680m) by evening. Overnight stay and acclimatization briefing.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Dharchula to Gunji

   Morning drive from Dharchula to Gunji (3,600m) along the Indo-Nepal border through Tawaghat and Sobla. Scenic mountain passes and river valley views throughout. Arrive Gunji by afternoon. Acclimatization walk around the village. Overnight homestay stay.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Gunji — Acclimatization Day

   Full rest and acclimatization day at Gunji. Optional short hike to a nearby viewpoint for panoramic Himalayan views. Evening briefing by guides on the spiritual significance of Adi Kailash, tomorrow's route, and safety protocol. Early rest before the summit day. Overnight at Gunji.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Gunji — Adi Kailash Peak Darshan

   Pre-dawn departure for the final ascent to Adi Kailash peak (5,600m). Trek through rocky alpine terrain with views of Parvati Sarovar glacial lake. Puja and sacred darshan at the Shiva shrine. Panoramic Himalayan views on the descent. Return to Gunji for overnight stay.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Gunji — Return to Delhi

   Morning departure from Gunji. Return drive via Dharchula to Kathgodam. Guide debrief, certificate of pilgrimage, and group farewell. Overnight at Dharchula or onward journey to Delhi based on connecting travel arrangements.