Grand Kumaon & Panchachuli Expedition
8 Days / 7 Nights · Adi Kailash, Om Parvat & Darma Valley

Pickup at Kathgodam Railway Station. Visit the sacred Kainchi Dham of Neem Karoli Baba. Travel through Almora and Pithoragarh along the winding banks of the Kali River into the border frontier of Dharchula. Document verification for both Vyas & Darma Valley permits.

Ascend through the dramatic switchbacks of Chialekh Pass. Pass through ITBP security verification and enter the picturesque plateau of Vyas Valley. Check-in to traditional wooden homestay in Gunji or Nabi for acclimatization.

Drive to Jolingkong Basecamp for morning darshan of the grand pyramid of Mount Adi Kailash (5,945 m). Parikrama and holy Jal collection at Parvati Sarovar; optional hike to Gauri Kund. Return to Nabi village for evening celebration and hot sattvic dinner.

Witness the cosmic snow miracle of Mount Om Parvat at sunrise from Nabhidhang. Visit the holy Kali Mata Mandir at Kalapani and see the underground spring headwaters of the Kali River. Overnight at Gunji.

Descend to Tawaaghat and branch off into the untamed Dhauliganga river gorge entering the secluded Darma Valley. Drive past Sela, Baaling, and arrive at the high alpine hamlets of Dugtu and Dantu. The mammoth 5 peaks of Panchachuli rise dramatically right across the meadow! Check-in to authentic local homestay.

Wake up to the golden alpenglow illuminating all 5 peaks of Panchachuli (highest 6,904 m). Enjoy an invigorating walk across the alpine meadows towards the snout of the Panchachuli glacier. Explore traditional carved wooden doors and stone architecture of Dantu village and experience local Rung cultural hospitality.

Bid farewell to Darma Valley. Drive down via Dharchula and ascend towards the picturesque hill station of Munsiyari. Visit the spectacular 126-meter cascade of Birthi Falls en route. Enjoy sunset views of Panchachuli from a different panoramic angle.

Drive back through Thal, Berinag, and Almora. Drop-off at Kathgodam Railway Station by 5:00 PM in time for your evening trains back to Delhi.