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Himachal Pradesh region's Kinnaur Valley is home to Mount Kinner Kailash. One of the five Mount Kailash, it is thought to be Lord Shiva's abode. According to legend, Lord Shiva oversaw the cosmos from Mount Kinner Kailash. Hindus see Mount Kinner Kailash as having special religious significance because of the enormous "SHIVA LINGAM," a 79-foot-tall rock structure that resembles a Shivlinga. The Parikrama (Circumambulation) used to be 200 km long, but it has since been shortened. We will complete this walk clockwise. This walk is extremely difficult and is best suited for those who love adventure and religion. For seasoned hikers, the climb to Kinner Kailash is both rewarding and difficult.
The Kinner Kailash Parikrama walk, one of the hardest treks in the Indian Himalaya, takes you deep into the wilderness of the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur, one of Himachal's most picturesque and lonely regions, is home to the revered Mt. Kinner Kailash and is not far from the Indo-Tibetan border. The Kinnaur valley's tranquil and attractive appeal is enhanced by the Sutlej River, which runs through it and rises from the Kailash Parvat hills near Mansarovar Lake in Tibet. A unique fusion of Hindu and Buddhist traditions may be found in the valley because of its proximity to Tibet; pagoda-style buildings and monasteries are particularly common there.Foreign nationals are obviously obliged to obtain prior authorization from the tourism authorities as this is a sensitive border area.
Given that Mt. Kinner Kailash in the area is home to a 79-foot-tall Shivlinga that boasts the ability to change colour with the passage of time, Kinnaur is regarded as one of the mythological residences of Lord Shiva and is hence of immense religious significance to Shiva believers. The Kinner Kailash Parikrama journey, which is primarily attempted by pilgrims, is a test of one's faith, physical and mental stamina, and tenacity. Be ready to navigate your way over perilous trails, climb enormous rocks, scale tight slopes with loose gravel and stones, and cross wide water streams while you enjoy the unparalleled spectacular vistas of lovely meadows, apple orchards, hanging glaciers, and towering peaks.
The Kinner Kailash Parikrama trek starts in the Thangi village near Chail and takes you via picturesque Charang Village, the high mountain pass of Charang La, which stands at an elevation of 17,200 feet above sea level, before concluding in Manali through Chitkul, Tabo, and Losar.
Kinner Kailash is a revered pilgrimage site and an adventurer's paradise located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known for its religious significance and the beautiful, rugged Himalayan landscapes. Here are some of the key activities that one can engage in at Kinner Kailash:
Due to its high altitude and challenging terrain, Kinner Kailash is not recommended for beginner trekkers. Preparation and acclimatization are crucial for this adventure.
Inclusions:-
Stay in sharing basis first and last night in hotel/homestay iay Tangling or Kalpa depends on availability 2 nights in dome/alpine camps at Ganesh Park as per itinerary
Hygienic meals from (Day 1 dinner to last Day Breakfast).
Pickup and drop from Chandigarh to Chandigarh.
Common equipments for camping, such as tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, kitchen and dining etc.
All necessary entry fees and permits for camping, hiking.
medical kit for basic first aid.
professionals in their field and a trek leader and support team that have completed a climbing course (Local Guide, Cook, Porter, Mule & Helper).
Completion certificate from Broza Adventutes after completing the trek.
Exclusions:-
Any services not expressly listed among the inclusions.
Any insurance, railway, bus, or Volvo fare, hospital bills, rescue expenses, off-loading fees, and personal portage
The trekker/customer is required to make immediate payment for any expenses incurred as a result of bad weather, road closures, or other circumstances beyond our control.
Any personal costs that aren't covered by the inclusions, including a tip, bottled water, meals or snacks, tea or coffee, etc.
A Volvo move will cost you extra money (Delhi to Chandigarh & return). Throughout the booking process, ask questions.
Any other things that are not mentioned in inclusion sectsection.
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There are three routes to reach the apex point of Kinnaur Kailash Shivling trail.
All three trails passes through villages, apple orchards, vineyards (Ribba is renowned for grape cultivation and Angoori — the grape wine).
Kinner Kailash trek/Yatra starts from Tangling village, situated on the left bank of the Sutlej river at an altitude of 7050 ft. There are two ways to reach Tangling village. One is by crossing the Jhoola Pul at Powari ( which is very thrilling) or by dirt road and crossing the Shontong Bridge over the Sutlej.
The tangling village is spread across one small river and consists of around 100 homes and a beautiful temple dedicated to the local deity Nag Devta. It is full of orchards, seasonal vegetables and cheerful hospitable people. The roar of the Sutlej is clearly heard.
From here the trek follows a metalled pathway up to a small stream about 2.5 Kms ahead. It took us around 1.5 hrs to reach the stream passing small wooden houses, vegetable fields and orchards along the way. This fresh water stream comes directly from the Kinner Kailash Mountain range. We crossed the same stream the next day near ganesh Gufa.
We rested here and admired the beauty of the mountains, the valley and the Sutlej River. We then filled up our water bottles here because there is no water till ganeshi Park which comes after conquering Kailash Dhaar after a vertical climb of 6-7 km. This part of the trek is known as Kailash Dhaar because it is the way towards Kinner Kailash Peak. There are two famous halts on the way to ganeshPark from this small stream. These are known as Bara Pathar (Big Stone or Rock) and Bara ped (Big Tree). It took us 2 hours from the stream to Bara Pathar. This is a trail of around 2.5 Kms at an altitude of 8415 ft. through a dense forest of Deodar trees. At Bara Pathar we rested a while to admire the beauty of the Sutlej River as it flows towards Karcam Wangtoo.
Bara Pathar is famous due to the big rock on which travelers rest. This big rock is in the midst of the dense Deodar trees and looks very beautiful. From here looking down we got a view of the villages below. We spent some precious time here. 2.5 km after Bara Pathar at an altitude of 9695 ft. is Bara ped. This place is famous for the centuries-old massive Deodar tree. The tree line ends abruptly at this place. After this point, there are only shrubs and herbs on the way to ganesh Park.
After crossing the Bugyals (meadows) we reached ganesh Park. We feasted on jungle strawberries that were growing all along the path. These are a great source of energy for pilgrims or travelers. ganesh Park is at an altitude of 11,778 ft. It is a big Bugyal, which is the best camping site for the trek. The water source is very close by. An inn has been constructed here at ganesh Park for travelers. We spent hours here watching the Kinner Kailash mountain range and beyond towards Kalpa and Recong Peo. We had a 270° view of the Himalayas and surrounding towns from this vantage point.
The night view was fascinating. We could see the lights of Kalpa and Recong Peo town from here and in the moon light the Kailash peak is clearly visible. A campfire completed the perfect setting.
Early in the morning we started towards Kinner Kailash peak. There are two important halts on the way to Kinnar Kailash from ganesh Park : Ganesh Gufa and Parvati Kund. The distance between ganesh Park and Kinner Kailash is around 8-10 Kms with takes 7-9 hrs depending the fitness level of the pilgrim or trekker. This made it necessary for us to start early so as to reach back to base in time.
The first place we halted at was Ganesh Gufa. This place is around 3-4 Kms from ganeshi Park at 12,400 ft. The first part of the trek upto Bheem Dwar was a steep climb of about 2 Kms from ganeshPark which took 1.5 hrs. After reaching this point we took a short rest. The next part upto ganesh Gufa was a descent. Just before reached ganesh Gufa we had to cross a stream which we heard is frozen most of the time and is part of glacier.
After crossing this stream we reached ganesh Gufa. This place is a small cave under big stones. It can accommodate around 10-15 people at one time. It is also an ideal place for camping and water is available in plenty. During winter pilgrims camp at this place and during summers shepherds use this place to stay and to deposit their food items. Hours can be spent here listening to the sweet sound of stream flowing close by.
The next halt on the way to Kinner Kailash was Parvati Kund which is a glacial lake at the base of the Kinnar Kailash peak. There is no source of water in between ganesh Gufa and Parvati Kund, so it is necessary to carry enough water from ganesh Gufa.
This next part of the trek from ganesh Gufar to Parvati Kund was around 3 kms which took us 2.5 -3 hrs. The first half was a vertical cliff of around 1.5 kms and the next part upto Parvati Kund is covered with rocks, boulders and snow.
On the way to Parvati Kund we had to find the way with the help of stone pillars and had to be careful on the rocks while moving forward. Parvati Kund is a small glacial lake at around 9843 ft. It was frozen. Many worship here for the blessings of Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva to safely complete the journey to Kinner Kailash.
From Parvati Kund to Kinner Kailash peak (Lingam) there is no source of water so we had to carry enough water from here upto the peak and back. This was the last part of the trek and it required a lot of dedication and strength. From Parvati Kund to Kinner Kailash peak is a vertical climb of around 2.5 Kms which took us 3-4 hrs.
The way to Kinner Kailash from Parvati Kund was full of Moraines and extra care had to be taken during the trek. On the way to the peak we crossed some small stone tunnels or caves. There is only one route from Parvati Kund to Kinner Kailash marked by stone pillars.
Kinner Kailash Shivling is a sacred rock worshipped as the Lingam of Lord Shiva. The rock pillar faces towards Reckong-peo and Kala and is about 79 feet high and 30-40 feet wide. This is a holy place and we could feel the aura of sacredness here. Standing here we could see some high peaks of the Great Himalayan Mountain Range like Mt. Jorkandan and Mt. Rangrik . We spent considerable time here before returning to ganesh Park.
The Tangling-Maling Khata-Gufa trail is a quintessential ascent.
After the Tangling village — the last point of civilization — there is an 8-9 hours of sheer climb through dense forests of Fir and Juniper trees till Government Sarai (Shelter).
Most people discontinue their hike at or nearby Sarai, camp on the meadows, and stop for the night halt. If you hold up there through the night, start early in the morning as you need to cover the remaining boulder-ridden terrain—which is the most difficult part of the Kinner Kailash Yatra trail—and descend back to the base.
