Kumaon Division Office Of Commissioner Kumaon, Nainital

Chota Kailash

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Adi-Kailash is an ancient holy place in the Himalayan Range is in Indian territory , similar to Mount Kailash in Tibet. Mt. Adi-Kailash popularly known as Chhota-Kailash, close to the Indian tibetan border. It is an area of great natural beauty and peace . During Adi-Kailash Yatra, one will come across the mighty splendour of the snow peaks of Annapurna, the gushing Kali river, thick Forest, Narayan Ashram full of wild flowers and rare variation of fruits and number of water falls . At the very foot of Mt. Kailash is Gauri Kund, whose water reflect the mountain itself.

It is very exciting trekking region, which covers a large portion of the Kailas - Mansarovar Yatra route. During this trek one can understand the social and cultural life of the people living in the Chaudans, Byans and Darma valleys. The treckking journey begins and ends at Tawaghat, the confluence of the river Kali and Dhauli in District Pithoragarh. The trek route is as follows.

Kumaon Mandal Vikash Nigam (KMVN) is conducting tour programme for Chhota Kailash during June - August every year. For more details please visit www.kmvn.gov.in.