Kinnaur Kailash is a sacred pilgrimage destination both for Hindus and Buddhists. The pilgrimage of Kinnaur Kailash is rever by followers of both religions. Hindus believe it is the abode of Lord Shiva, the Buddhists consider it to be the abode of Buddha.
The site is one of the holy places of Himachal with a location at high altitudes. The place is 300 km from Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The Kinnaur Kailash is one of the mythical abode of Lord Shiva a 79 feet rock in the mountain. Kinnaur is a beautiful place in Himachal Pradesh at a height of 6500 meters. There is a natural kund which is by the name of Mata Parvati as Parvati Kund. The place is consider as the meeting place of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
The mythological developments state that it is the place where Lord Shiva held meetings with Gods and Goddesses every winter. The Shivlinga changes its color in the daytime and is by the name of Red Mountain. It turns out to be one of the most challenging treks that needs good physical fitness and stamina and is ideal for those with high-altitude trekking. The route takes you to high mountain passes, rugged terrain, and remote villages. However, the breathtaking and pleasant views make it a mesmerizing trip for a lifetime. The name for Kinnaur Kailash is from its heavenly counterpart Mount Kailash which is in Nepal.
Kinnaur Kailash: Kinnaur Kailash is a mountain peak located in Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh. It is part of the beautiful Kailash Mountain range which is considered as holiest mountain in Hinduism. The peak is with location at the Tibetan border although on the Indian side. A guided tour is necessary so that you do not face any difficult situations with the project. The Kinnaur Kailash yatra according to Hindu mythology believe that Lord Shiva stays on the peak with Mata Parvati. There are several tourist attractions in the Kinnaur district as Sangla Valley, with beautiful apple orchards, and cherry blossoms orchards. It adds to traditional wooden houses. The Chitkul village is at the end of Sangla Valley with its natural beauty and is one of the last inhabited villages at the Indo-Tibet border.
How to reach Kinnaur Kailash:
Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh is the meeting point for trekkers who start from Pin Parvati trek.
- By air: The nearest airport to Shimla is Jubbarhatti Airport with location at 23 kilometers from the City Center.
- By train: The nearest broad gauge railway station to Shimla is at Kalka. The meter gauge train connects Shimla from Kalka with the Shimla-Kalka toy train tag with the UNESCO World Heritage site.
- By road: Shimla connects with major cities in North India by road. It has a national highway 5 that connects Shimla to Delhi. There are taxi and bus services from Chandigarh and Delhi to Shimla
Kinnaur Kailash weather: The weather is cold throughout the year. It is extremely cold during winter and is bearable during the summer.
Permits, necessary permissions: The Kinnaur Kailash yatra is on the side of India so it is easy to trek without much hassles. But you have to get a permit from local authorities. We help you with all necessities at the base camp.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit Kinnaur Kailash Yatra is during July and August. The weather is pleasant and it attracts pilgrims from all parts of the country along with enthusiastic trekkers.
Accommodation: Accommodation is available in the form of hotels and guest houses for all in Shimla. It is with high-value hotels and backpackers den with essential needs.
Sightseeing: The entire trek is with beautiful views of lush green valleys, cold mountain peaks, orchards, vineyards, and more. If you are on a first-time visit to Shimla then you can connect with many places in Shimla from Mall Road to Jakhu temple.
