Uttarakhand · Trekking Region

Pithoragarh Inner Himalaya

Spiritual summits of Chhota Kailash

Up to 6,310 m8–12 daysModerate–Strenuous

About Pithoragarh Inner Himalaya

Tucked along India's border with Tibet in the far east of Uttarakhand, the Pithoragarh Inner Himalaya is the home of Chhota Kailash (6,310 m) — revered as India's own sacred Kailash — and the peak Om Parvat (6,191 m), where a natural OM symbol appears each year in the snowfield at around 4,400 m. The route passes through the trading town of Dharchula, the ancient Shauka village of Gunji, and the high-altitude meadow of Jolingkong. Inner Line Permits are required, keeping visitor numbers low and the experience genuinely remote. For those seeking a pilgrimage with military-grade logistics, this region is unmatched.

Region Highlights

Adi Kailash (Chhota Kailash, 6,310 m) — India's sacred equivalent of Kailash Mansarovar

Parvati Kund — high-altitude glacial lake of immense spiritual significance

Natural OM symbol visible in the snowfield of Om Parvat

Gunji village — ancient Shauka trading community on the Kali river

Nabhidhang meadow at 4,266 m — best viewpoint for Om Parvat

Inner Line Permit required — naturally limiting crowds

Best Trekking Season

MayJuneSeptemberOctober

The pre-monsoon (March–May) and post-monsoon (October–November) windows offer the clearest skies, stable weather, and best mountain views. Some treks are viable year-round at lower altitudes.

Pithoragarh Inner Himalaya

Region at a glance

Max Altitude

6,310 m

Trek Duration

8–12 days

Difficulty

Moderate–Strenuous

Packages Available

2 treks

Best Months

May, June, September…