ADI KAILASH AND OM PARVAT YATRA Ex- Dharchula

Overview

Adi Kailash the Home of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Adi Kailash is one of the Panch Kailash according to Hindu Mythology. OM Parvat and Adi Kailash are considered very sacred place in Hinduism. Just a darshan of it can make your inner self enlightened and cleansed. It is believed that the cosmic energy that is prevalent here can transform a person. It is the land of tranquillity and serenity. The demon king Ravana meditated here and was blessed by Almighty Shiva with the strength of 20 arms and brains of 10 head. According to the legends, there are only eight mountains in India, which has an impression of OM symbol. Out of these eight, only one has been discovered, which is known as Om Parvat or Adi Kailash. This magical mountain, Adi Kailash, is standing tall at an elevation of 6191 m in the Dharchula (Pithoragarh district). It is quite known for its strong religious and adventure connect, also, it is believed that the mountain has a miraculous nature. One thing, which makes this mountain look apart from other Himalayan ranges is its OM shape, which is formed by the deposition of snow on the black mountain.

Tour Highlights
Tour Info
  • Place Covered: Dharchula,
  • Duration: 5 nights - 6 Days
  • Tour Category:
  • Tour Rating:
Tour Inclusions

Cost Includes:

·         Entire drive & sightseeing by Tempo Bolero from Delhi to Delhi.

·         4/4 Bolero Camper from Dharchula to Dharchula.

·         Delhi Pick up and drop by Tempo traveler or luxury bus if group size is big.

·      Accommodation in quality hotel and Resort on twin sharing basis.

·         Finding Shiva community village stay at Nabi Village (Vyas valley “Adi Kailash”) on sharing basis.

·         Accommodation incudes daily breakfast & dinner veg & all meals from Dharchula to Dharchula.

·         assistance for inner line permit and medical fitness Test.

·         Experienced local guide and ground support.

·         Experienced mountain tour leader For entire trip.

·         An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the vehicle in case of emergency.

·         proper first aid kit while high altitude traveling.

·         high altitude management.

·         Online briefing session for high altitude traveling.

·         physical conditioning education. 


Cost not includes:

·         Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.

·         Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, laundry, telephone bills, tips, Travel Insurance etc.

·         Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, delay in inner line permit etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot).

·         Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

·         Emergency evacuation.

·         GST (5%) is applicable extra.

Optional Tours
Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions:

·         Please read emails carefully and understand the contents and prices. All the email conversations will be also part of your contract with us once you make the booking.

·         Hotel can be change due to any reason and without prior notice and similar hotels will be provided to guest.

·         Please take care of the belongings before leaving the car or Hotels. Company is not responsible for any loss.

·         As per the directive given by the Government of India, all Indian/Foreign Nationals are required to provide proper proof of identification upon check-in. Valid identifications documents are: Passport & Visa together, Voters Id card, Current Drivers License. All the documents must include a photograph.

·         Hotel / camps or any kind of accommodation can deny stay if valid id proof is not provided. Company is not responsible for any ID proof related issues.

·         For extra adult many hotels provide extra mattress also instead of extra bed. Kindly inform us in advance if you prefer only extra bed instead of extra mattress.

·         It is presumed that the tourist is medically fit to undertake the tour. If you have certain kind of allergy (especially for food) or any serious health issues kindly inform us in advance.

·         Many small hotels / resorts do not have lift so kindly inform us in advance if you are not comfortable with stairs.

·         Generally, hotel check in time is 14:00 hrs and checkout time is 11:00 hrs across India. Confirm early check in or late checkout will be chargeable if not included in cost. Kindly contact hotel directly if you want complimentary early check in or late check out.

·         Many hotels charge extra for room heater or wi-fi. Normal package does not include this so in that case these charges should be paid at clients.

·         If meals are included in package it will be served at set menu basis in a buffet menu / fixed / meal credit. Any items which are not in their in ideal Buffet / Fixed menu will be charged extra at the time of consumption.

·         Decide the menu and options of items for menu. Some hotels having Meal credit policy instead of Buffet or Fixed Menu during low occupancy in hotel – This meal credit amount is decided by hotel management – if bills goes above the given meal credit amount then extra amount should be paid directly at respective hotel. Room service for the food or packing is charged extra at many hotels.

·         Due to any reason if Vehicle breakdown due to technical reasons we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems which will not take much time vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.

·         We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.

·         AC will not work in all hill areas or stopped / parked vehicle.

·         Driver will not drive on No entry zones and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads which can create traffic jam. Normal working hours of driver is 12 hrs.

·         In some hill area roads driving after sunset and music is not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate for the same.

·         Pick up and drop point will be one only (If multiple pickups and drop please mentions email conversation before booking).

·         In case you want multiple visit to the some particular place kindly mention in advance because some places are having very high charges of parking.

·         Tour destination / route cannot change without prior notice (Amended route and tour Destination rates may be change).

·         The rates are subject to change, depending on the fluctuation of diesel/Petrol prices in India. If the prices increased more than 5 % than the time of booking we will increase the rate even if the rates are confirmed earlier.

·         Travel Spree reserve the right to give you a similar car if the car you booked is unavailable.

·         At many of the tourist destination / hill station some of the road / shopping market / mall road have “NO ENTRY” for all / some bigger tourist vehicles depend on destination along with time restrictions also. In this kind of situation guest have to manage another available mode of transport with an additional cost and on direct payment basis, this cost is not included in ideal package inclusion.

·         Sometime vehicle parking area little far from the sightseeing spots. Guests need to reach the parking at their own cost.

·         Vehicle will be permitted to use for sightseeing points on the route and inside the city limits or which is mentioned in itinerary. For additional sightseeing, off route sightseeing, sightseeing not inside the city limits or substitute sightseeing kindly contact company.  Refund is not possible if any particular sightseeing point is not covered. In case you want some excursions kindly inform company in advance or discuss these things with company rather than driver. All nearby sightseeing points should be covered together. However in case of sometime issues with some particular place we can adjust.

·         No refund for short stay or unveiled facilities.

·         No cancellation or any refund will be made if situation is beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslide, climatic conditions or any other natural disaster, fire, any embargo, acts or decisions of government, political or national crisis, road blocks, heavy snow fall, acts of terrorism or other similar causes, strikes or problems at airlines, rails, buses, hotels or transporters, labor unrest, insolvency, business exigencies, operational and technical issues, route and flight cancellations or due to which the customer could not reach the destination and which is beyond our control.

·         Company is not responsible for any accident/injury/death/theft of person or property during the course of the tour.

·         All rights reserved to management to cancel any service without any refund until full advance money towards the service is received from the customer and accepted by company. Company can change the features or functionality of the services at any time, without any notice.

·         We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides on Adi Kailash tour route, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost.

·         Itinerary & price of the tour is subject to change without any prior notice.

·         For extra adult, many hotels provide extra mattress also instead of extra bed.

·         Many small hotels / resorts do not have lift so kindly inform us in advance if you are not comfortable with stairs.

·         Generally, hotel check in time is 14:00 hrs and checkout time is 11:00 hrs across India. Confirm early check in or late checkout will be chargeable if not included in cost. Kindly contact hotel directly if you want complimentary early check in or late check out.

·         Many hotels charge extra for room heater or wifi. Normal package does not include this so in that case these charges should be paid at hotels (if any).

·         Due to any reason if Vehicle breakdown due to technical reasons we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems, which will not take much time vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.

·         We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.

·         Meal varieties (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) will be on the basis of hotel menu.

·         In some hill area roads driving after sunset and music is not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate for the same.

·         Pick up and drop point will be one only (If multiple pickups and drop please mentions email conversation before booking).

·         In case you want multiple visit to some particular place kindly mention in advance because some places are having very high charges of parking.

·         Tour destination / route cannot change without prior notice (Amended route and tour Destination rates may be change).


Payment policy:-

·         Advance 50% amount for Reservation.         

·         Balance 50% amount 07 Days before departure date

Payment should be made in favor of “Travel Spree”.


Cancellation Policy

You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail.

 

The cancellation charges applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below:

Cancellation before 30 days will be charged processing fee equivalent to Rs. 25% of Total Package cost Which Ever is higher. No Refund shall be made with respect to the initial booking amount for any cancellations.

Cancellations between 15 days to 30 days before start date, 75% of tour cost would be charged as cancellation fees.

Cancellations between 0 days to 15 days before start date, 100% of tour cost would be charged as cancellation fees.

In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and, in such cases, the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Dharchula 940m

Today arrival at Dharchula. On reaching Dharchula we get Paperwork for Inner line Permit done. We need inner line permit for today as we almost touch International border of Nepal today. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel.

 

Dharchula : "Dhar" means "Ridge" and "Chulha" means "A stove". The unique geography of this place is the reason behind why we call this valley "Dharchula", so if you see it from bird's eye view, the town exactly looks like a Stove covered by high ridges on all four sides, divided by gushing "kali river" leaving Nepal on other side. Other than just Visiting Nepal, one could feel Dharchula in several other ways like a must visit to "RUNG" museum or tasting delicacies of dumplings. If you know how to connect to the vibration of places then you surely will touch the strings of historical Indo -Tibet trade and the great migration caravan could be felt in the eyes of every indigenous rung individual, the wrinkles on their brow and the primordial smile is enough to take you on the adventurous journey of silk route.



Day 2 :

Dharchula –Nabi Village (85 KMs/ 6 Hrs) 3048m

Today morning after having breakfast we move to Nabi the area that we are visiting is simply beautiful village. En-route We will also visit natural beautiful villages like Chialekh, Garbyang, Gunji and Napalchu on the way to Nabi. This village is base camp of Adi Kailasha, you can feel the real experience of Himalayan culture and divine gravity. Overnight stay at Home Stay (Common Washroom) in Nabi Village.

 

Malpa: one of the biggest tragedies of Himalayas held in malpa in 1999. Do not forget to ask the guide or driver about this unforgettable saga of pain.

 

Budhi: The place where altitude open itself to get you the rush of adventure and divinity of a pilgrimage.

 

Chialekh: the paradise of chialekh will give you the chance to play with it as the inner line permit needs to be checked here by the Army.

 

Garbyang: Do not forget to buy sea buckthorn vinegar from this village.

 

Gunji: move your eyes a little bit to see the snaking diversion towards Om parvat and the old Kailash Mansarovar route.



Day 3 :

Om Parvat Visit (22 kms drive approx.) 4500m.

Early morning visit to Om Parvat. Approx 2 Hrs by vehicle to reach Om Parvat. Where you can see a “Miracle of Nature '' ! Where Snow lies on the mountain in the shape of Om. After darshan of Om parvat, relax there with yourself, try to do meditation and feel the real blessing of Shiva. Later visit Kalapani (Subject to permission) then back to our Finding Shiva community, evening Finding Shiva walk to Manakamana Temple and cultural program (depend on availability of artists). overnight stay at Nabi Village.

 

OM PARVAT: Eight such "OM" symbols are mentioned in skanda purana and out of which only one is available to have darshan. Here mother nature had to justify itself by creating the divine symbol of "OM" visible to us ego derived beings on a huge mountain. I promise you will get spellbound with a very first gaze of this miracle. Just sit down and listen to the intense vibration of the sound "OM".

 

Mahakali temple (Kalapani): "Kali"- the dark feminine energy could be felt here. The temple complex is so beautiful that it will be hard for you to leave the place. Don’t forget to have darshan of kali river's source and Vyas gufa.



Day 4 :

Nabi Village– Adi Kailash (38 Kms Approx 3 Hrs approx.) 4572m.

Today We will leave early in the morning to visit the oldest abode of lord Shiva - Adi Kailash. The road to Almighty's home could never be an easy ride. It challenges the pilgrims on every possible level till we shed every fragment of EGO to the deep valleys and flowing river. Above all you could experience the divine dance of Vyas valley with every 100 meter we gain. Moreover, It is a kind of beauty that couldn't be explained by the highest of the poets. Do not forget to stick your eyes to the pandav fort at Kuti village. Post reaching Jyolingkong we will visit Parvati Sarovar, 2km trek (Depend on your fitness) or a pony can be hired. Explore the inner consciousness, Energy of Lord Shiva, close your eyes and feel the vibration by bowing down to the Adi Kailash Mountain towering at 6310 meters above sea level. The journey could be extended to Gauri Kund right at the base of mount Adi Kailash but only if health allows as it stood near to 5000 meters and enough to get AMS. Post lunch we will take permission from lord shiva to leave. Evening will be spending time with RUNG community which helps in understanding the lifestyle of Himalayan villages. Overnight stay at Nabi village.



Day 5 :

Finding Shiva community village Nabi- Dharchula (85KMs / 6 Hrs approx.)

After morning breakfast, we will return to Dharchula. Evening free for visit Nepal and shopping, Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Dharchula.



Day 6 :

Dharchula to Onwards Journey

Post Breakfast check out from Dharchula hotel with bagful of memories and emptied EGO sack.



Inclusions & Exclusions

Cost Includes:

·         Entire drive & sightseeing by Tempo Bolero from Delhi to Delhi.

·         4/4 Bolero Camper from Dharchula to Dharchula.

·         Delhi Pick up and drop by Tempo traveler or luxury bus if group size is big.

·      Accommodation in quality hotel and Resort on twin sharing basis.

·         Finding Shiva community village stay at Nabi Village (Vyas valley “Adi Kailash”) on sharing basis.

·         Accommodation incudes daily breakfast & dinner veg & all meals from Dharchula to Dharchula.

·         assistance for inner line permit and medical fitness Test.

·         Experienced local guide and ground support.

·         Experienced mountain tour leader For entire trip.

·         An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the vehicle in case of emergency.

·         proper first aid kit while high altitude traveling.

·         high altitude management.

·         Online briefing session for high altitude traveling.

·         physical conditioning education. 


Cost not includes:

·         Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.

·         Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, laundry, telephone bills, tips, Travel Insurance etc.

·         Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, delay in inner line permit etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot).

·         Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

·         Emergency evacuation.

·         GST (5%) is applicable extra.

Pricing

* Per Person
Package Validity Adult Price (Single Sharing) (ZAR) Adult Price (Twin Sharing) (ZAR) Adult Price (Triple Sharing) (ZAR) Child Without Bed Price (ZAR) Child With Bed Price (ZAR)
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Tour Policy

Terms & Conditions:

·         Please read emails carefully and understand the contents and prices. All the email conversations will be also part of your contract with us once you make the booking.

·         Hotel can be change due to any reason and without prior notice and similar hotels will be provided to guest.

·         Please take care of the belongings before leaving the car or Hotels. Company is not responsible for any loss.

·         As per the directive given by the Government of India, all Indian/Foreign Nationals are required to provide proper proof of identification upon check-in. Valid identifications documents are: Passport & Visa together, Voters Id card, Current Drivers License. All the documents must include a photograph.

·         Hotel / camps or any kind of accommodation can deny stay if valid id proof is not provided. Company is not responsible for any ID proof related issues.

·         For extra adult many hotels provide extra mattress also instead of extra bed. Kindly inform us in advance if you prefer only extra bed instead of extra mattress.

·         It is presumed that the tourist is medically fit to undertake the tour. If you have certain kind of allergy (especially for food) or any serious health issues kindly inform us in advance.

·         Many small hotels / resorts do not have lift so kindly inform us in advance if you are not comfortable with stairs.

·         Generally, hotel check in time is 14:00 hrs and checkout time is 11:00 hrs across India. Confirm early check in or late checkout will be chargeable if not included in cost. Kindly contact hotel directly if you want complimentary early check in or late check out.

·         Many hotels charge extra for room heater or wi-fi. Normal package does not include this so in that case these charges should be paid at clients.

·         If meals are included in package it will be served at set menu basis in a buffet menu / fixed / meal credit. Any items which are not in their in ideal Buffet / Fixed menu will be charged extra at the time of consumption.

·         Decide the menu and options of items for menu. Some hotels having Meal credit policy instead of Buffet or Fixed Menu during low occupancy in hotel – This meal credit amount is decided by hotel management – if bills goes above the given meal credit amount then extra amount should be paid directly at respective hotel. Room service for the food or packing is charged extra at many hotels.

·         Due to any reason if Vehicle breakdown due to technical reasons we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems which will not take much time vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.

·         We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.

·         AC will not work in all hill areas or stopped / parked vehicle.

·         Driver will not drive on No entry zones and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads which can create traffic jam. Normal working hours of driver is 12 hrs.

·         In some hill area roads driving after sunset and music is not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate for the same.

·         Pick up and drop point will be one only (If multiple pickups and drop please mentions email conversation before booking).

·         In case you want multiple visit to the some particular place kindly mention in advance because some places are having very high charges of parking.

·         Tour destination / route cannot change without prior notice (Amended route and tour Destination rates may be change).

·         The rates are subject to change, depending on the fluctuation of diesel/Petrol prices in India. If the prices increased more than 5 % than the time of booking we will increase the rate even if the rates are confirmed earlier.

·         Travel Spree reserve the right to give you a similar car if the car you booked is unavailable.

·         At many of the tourist destination / hill station some of the road / shopping market / mall road have “NO ENTRY” for all / some bigger tourist vehicles depend on destination along with time restrictions also. In this kind of situation guest have to manage another available mode of transport with an additional cost and on direct payment basis, this cost is not included in ideal package inclusion.

·         Sometime vehicle parking area little far from the sightseeing spots. Guests need to reach the parking at their own cost.

·         Vehicle will be permitted to use for sightseeing points on the route and inside the city limits or which is mentioned in itinerary. For additional sightseeing, off route sightseeing, sightseeing not inside the city limits or substitute sightseeing kindly contact company.  Refund is not possible if any particular sightseeing point is not covered. In case you want some excursions kindly inform company in advance or discuss these things with company rather than driver. All nearby sightseeing points should be covered together. However in case of sometime issues with some particular place we can adjust.

·         No refund for short stay or unveiled facilities.

·         No cancellation or any refund will be made if situation is beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslide, climatic conditions or any other natural disaster, fire, any embargo, acts or decisions of government, political or national crisis, road blocks, heavy snow fall, acts of terrorism or other similar causes, strikes or problems at airlines, rails, buses, hotels or transporters, labor unrest, insolvency, business exigencies, operational and technical issues, route and flight cancellations or due to which the customer could not reach the destination and which is beyond our control.

·         Company is not responsible for any accident/injury/death/theft of person or property during the course of the tour.

·         All rights reserved to management to cancel any service without any refund until full advance money towards the service is received from the customer and accepted by company. Company can change the features or functionality of the services at any time, without any notice.

·         We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides on Adi Kailash tour route, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost.

·         Itinerary & price of the tour is subject to change without any prior notice.

·         For extra adult, many hotels provide extra mattress also instead of extra bed.

·         Many small hotels / resorts do not have lift so kindly inform us in advance if you are not comfortable with stairs.

·         Generally, hotel check in time is 14:00 hrs and checkout time is 11:00 hrs across India. Confirm early check in or late checkout will be chargeable if not included in cost. Kindly contact hotel directly if you want complimentary early check in or late check out.

·         Many hotels charge extra for room heater or wifi. Normal package does not include this so in that case these charges should be paid at hotels (if any).

·         Due to any reason if Vehicle breakdown due to technical reasons we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems, which will not take much time vehicle will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.

·         We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.

·         Meal varieties (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) will be on the basis of hotel menu.

·         In some hill area roads driving after sunset and music is not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate for the same.

·         Pick up and drop point will be one only (If multiple pickups and drop please mentions email conversation before booking).

·         In case you want multiple visit to some particular place kindly mention in advance because some places are having very high charges of parking.

·         Tour destination / route cannot change without prior notice (Amended route and tour Destination rates may be change).


Payment policy:-

·         Advance 50% amount for Reservation.         

·         Balance 50% amount 07 Days before departure date

Payment should be made in favor of “Travel Spree”.


Cancellation Policy

You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail.

 

The cancellation charges applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below:

Cancellation before 30 days will be charged processing fee equivalent to Rs. 25% of Total Package cost Which Ever is higher. No Refund shall be made with respect to the initial booking amount for any cancellations.

Cancellations between 15 days to 30 days before start date, 75% of tour cost would be charged as cancellation fees.

Cancellations between 0 days to 15 days before start date, 100% of tour cost would be charged as cancellation fees.

In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and, in such cases, the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.