Uttarakhand State Tourism
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Adi Kailash · Om Parvat
Adi Kailash Darshan Express (Ex-Dharchula)
4 Days · Starting from₹16,500 per person · Departs: Dharchula · Next departure: 1 Sept 2026
- The shortest, lightest-on-the-pocket route to both darshans
- Reach Dharchula your way — we handle everything from there
- Adi Kailash at Jolingkong and the ॐ of Om Parvat at Nabhidhang
- Inner Line Permit handled end-to-end by our team
- Honest altitude screening before we confirm your booking
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The Darshan Express is our shortest Adi Kailash route: reach Dharchula on your own (we’ll help you plan that leg), and in four days our team takes you up the Vyas Valley for both darshans and back.
Read this before choosing the short route. Four days means only one night at Gunji before the high days — there is no full acclimatisation day. This itinerary suits travellers who are fit, young-ish or altitude-experienced, and short on leave. If you have any doubt — age, blood pressure, breathing, or a past bad night at altitude — take our 7-day route with the dedicated acclimatisation day instead. We screen every Express booking honestly on WhatsApp before confirming, and our escorts carry pulse oximeters and check everyone at Gunji.
The Inner Line Permit is included and filed by our team. We are a private tour operator based in Pithoragarh, run by Uttarakhand locals — the Vyas Valley is home ground.
Departure calendar
as of 2 Aug 2026
| Dates | Price | seats left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 Sept 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 8–11 Sept 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 15–18 Sept 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 22–25 Sept 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 29 Sept–2 Oct 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 6–9 Oct 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 13–16 Oct 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 20–23 Oct 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 27–30 Oct 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
| 3–6 Nov 2026 | ₹16,500 | 12 | Open |
Day-wise itinerary
1Arrive Dharchula — briefing and permit check915 m
Altitude: 915 m
Reach Dharchula by afternoon (we help plan your route via Kathgodam or Tanakpur). Evening briefing, Inner Line Permit document check, and an early night before the climb.2Dharchula → Gunji3,200 m
Altitude: 3,200 m
Climb through Tawaghat and Lakhanpur into the high Vyas Valley, with permit checks en route. Reach Gunji by afternoon; gentle evening walk and oximeter check with the escort.3Gunji → Jolingkong — Adi Kailash darshan → Gunji4,572 m
Altitude: 4,572 m
Early drive to Jolingkong for darshan of Adi Kailash (Chhota Kailash), the Shiva temple, and Parvati Sarovar. Return to Gunji by evening with a second oximeter check.4Nabhidhang — Om Parvat darshan → Dharchula — concludes4,340 m
Altitude: 4,340 m
Pre-dawn start to Nabhidhang for the ॐ darshan on Om Parvat, then the full descent to Dharchula by evening, where the yatra concludes.Altitude in metres
What’s included
- Transport from Dharchula onwards by 4x4 suited to Vyas Valley roads
- Accommodation on sharing basis (guesthouses / homestays)
- Vegetarian meals — breakfast and dinner daily, packed lunch on darshan days
- Inner Line Permit fees and complete documentation assistance
- Experienced local tour escort throughout
- First-aid kit and pulse oximeter with the escort vehicle
What’s not included
- Travel to and from Dharchula (we help you plan this leg)
- Lunches other than packed lunches on darshan days
- Personal expenses, tips, and porter charges
- Travel insurance (recommended for high-altitude travel)
- Any cost arising from weather, roadblocks, or medical evacuation
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Permits & preparation
This yatra requires an Inner Line Permit (ILP). Keep your Aadhaar card, passport-size photos, and basic medical fitness details ready — our team handles the entire process. A basic level of fitness is required for the altitude.
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Frequently asked questions
Who should NOT take the 4-day Express?
Anyone above 60, anyone with heart, blood-pressure, or breathing conditions, and anyone who has had a bad night at altitude before. The Express has no full acclimatisation day — our 7-day routes exist precisely for those travellers, and we will honestly steer you there during screening.
How do I reach Dharchula?
Overnight train to Kathgodam or Tanakpur, then a shared or private taxi to Dharchula (6–8 hours). We help you plan and book this leg on WhatsApp — many groups arrive the previous evening.
Is the Inner Line Permit still included on the short route?
Yes — same as every route: fees and the full application are included; you send documents on WhatsApp at least 2–3 weeks before travel.
What altitude safety measures are on this trip?
The escort carries a first-aid kit and pulse oximeter, checks everyone at Gunji, and has full authority to turn the vehicle around if anyone shows AMS signs. On a 4-day route we are extra conservative — that is the deal.
