Enroute to Divinity with Trip to Temples

In good news for the Shiva Bhakts across the world who are upset over being unable to take Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Lord Shankar’s second home, Adi Kailash, will be open from June to October to seek his blessings. Now you can take this journey without trekking or walking and fulfil your desire to get a glimpse of Lord Shiva’s abode.

What is Adi Kailash?

Adi Kailash is also known as Shiva Kailash, Chota Kailash, Baba Kailash or Jonglingkong Peak. According to Hindu mythology, it was the first stop of the wedding procession when Lord Shankar was on his way to marry Maa Parvati. While Lord Shiva resided at Mount Kailash (located in Tibet Autonomous Region) with his family, Adi Kailash is considered his second home and close to his family.

Where is Adi Kailash?

Adi Kailash is in the Himalayan range at the Pithoragarh district in the Uttarakhand state of India. The area is surrounded by three countries: India, Nepal and Tibet. The Lord Shiva’s second abode is mentioned and referenced in several texts across holy Hindu scriptures like Mahabharata, Ramayana and Brihat Purana.

When can I travel to Adi Kailash?

The Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN), the official custodian for organising and issuing permits for the Adi Kailash yatra, has partnered with Noida-based Trip to Temples to organise the Yatra. The route and areas are open and accessible for the pilgrims from the months of June to October.

What do I require to travel to Adi Kailash?

To travel to Adi Kailash, you have to be between 10 to 70 years of age and have a valid Govt-issued ID proof (Aadhar Card / Passport / Voter I Card / Driving Licence). You also need a physical fitness certificate from any MBBS doctor. The Yatra registration must be done a month before the journey date.

The process of registration is very simple. Fill in the Adi Kailash Yatra 2025 Registration form, paste photographs, attach a copy of your passport or police verification report in case of no passport, and medical certificate along with the payment receipt, and email it to info@triptotemples.com. Besides, a Kailash Yatra notarised affidavit on Rs 100 stamp paper will also be required. All formats can be provided upon request.

Why Trip to Temples?

The Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited (KMVN) has collaborated with Noida-based Trip to Temples to organize a safe and hassle-free journey for the devotees with the best comforts. The KMVN is the local authority of the region which has good/hygienic and safe guest houses/hotels across the religious circuit journey from Kathgodam will cover Adi Kailash, Om Parvat, Parvati Mukut, Brahma Parvat, Sheshnag Parvat, Shiva Temple, Parvati Sarovar, Gaurikund, Patal Bhubaneshwar Pandava Fort, Kunti Parvat, Pandava Parvat and Veda Vyas Cave.

What is unique about the KMVN-Trip to Temples partnership?

Since the Adi Kailash Yatra started, KMVN has been leading it independently and has the most experienced team that knows all the complexities and has the expertise to handle the adversities. Likewise, Trip To Temples is India’s No. 1 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Agency and has served the highest number of Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra pilgrims in 2021. However, most of the tour operators will be organising this Yatra for the first time this year. The partnership will provide you with a divine experience by allowing you to provide hawan and puja, while these facilities will not be provided by the other tour operators. In these high altitudes, KMVN tourist rest houses have their kitchen and cooks are deployed to provide excellent food options to the pilgrims, while other tour operators will provide average meals or may even fail to provide these. During the journey, you will be accompanied by trained and certified tour managers who will accompany you and take care of all your needs, while other tour operators will entrust this job to their drivers or local labourers.

How can I travel to Adi Kailash?

You can take a flight or travel by train or road to Kathgodam/Haldwani, and from there Trip to Temples will take over the journey and all arrangements for you. The package includes travel, boarding lodging, etc. For bookings and details, click on this link.