Pilgrimage route and mountain drive
Adi Kailash & Om Parvat
This route combines high Himalayan landscape, sacred mountain context and a practical drive-based itinerary through the eastern Kumaon region.
Route overview
The supplied itinerary works as an eight-day program starting from Bareilly and moving through Champawat, Dharchula, Gunji or Nabi, Jolingkong, Nabidhang, Chaukori and Bhimtal.
This is a mountain road journey with pilgrimage and high-altitude significance rather than a standard trekking departure. Permits, road access and seasonal conditions should always be checked in advance.
Route identity
What makes the route distinctive
This journey is defined by sacred mountain context, remote border-region scenery and a high-altitude drive sequence rather than camp-based trekking.
Planning note
Because the route involves high-altitude road sectors and sensitive border-region access, confirmation should be based on the current permit environment, local administration guidance and seasonal road status.
Priority check
Before confirming dates
Road status, permits, acclimatisation comfort and support handling matter much more here than a fixed brochure promise.
At a glance
Route highlights
Route note
A drive-led Himalayan route with pilgrimage significance rather than a conventional trek
Route note
High-altitude movement, border-region permits and road access should all be confirmed in advance
Route note
Works best for travellers who want sacred landscape and dramatic mountain geography together
Route note
Night halts and route flow should remain flexible enough for current local conditions
Adi Kailash route
Day-wise itinerary
The outline below reflects the supplied route structure. Final halts and timing should still be confirmed against current road, permit and weather conditions.
Day 1
Pick Up from Bareilly Drive to Champawat via Tanakpur Distance 210 km.5Hr, Approx, overnight stay at hotel
Day 2
Drive from Champawat to Dharchula via Pithoragarh Distance 165 km. 5Hr, approx., overnight stay at Guest House /hotel
Day 3
Drive from Dharchula to Gunji / Nabi Distance 70 km 3 to 4 hr. Approx, Altitude 3200mt Approx overnight stay at Guest House
Day 4
Drive from Gunji / Nabi to Jolingkong Distance 25 km.one side Altitude is 4420mt. this day you can see Om Parvat and parwati Kund. Bheem ki Kheti. Gauri Kund etc,Back to Nabi /Gunji
Day 5
Drive from Gunji /Nabi to Nabidhang and back to Gunji /Nabi 40 km. both side Approx, Altitude (Nabidhang 4300mt.)
Day 6
Drive from Gunji / Nabi to Chaukori Distance 180 km, 7 to 8 hr. Approx overnight stay at hotel
Day 7
Drive from Chaukori to Bhimtal via Jageshawar Dham 170 km. 7 to 8 hr. overnight stay at hotel
Day 8
Drive from Bhimtal to Bareilly 120 km, 4 hr. Approx,
Plan your journey
Need current route and permit guidance?
Get in touch before fixing dates so the route, night halts and permit requirements can be aligned with current conditions.