Tour overview
DESCRIPTION:
Mount Kinner Kailash is located in Kinnaur Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the 5 mount Kailash and is believed to be the Abode of Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord Shiva regulated the Universe from Mount Kinner Kailash. Mount Kinner Kailash holds a religious significance among the Hindus because of the huge “SHIVA LINGAM”, which is a 79 feet vertical rock formation that looks like a Shivlinga. Earlier the Parikrama ( Circumbulation ) was of 200 km, But now the route is been shortened, We will perform this trek in Clockwise direction. This trek is very tough and best meant for spiritual and adventure passionate. Trekking to Kinner Kailash is very rewarding and challenging for experienced trekkers. The Kinner Kailash Shivlingam trek will take to the heart of one of the most mythical abodes of Lord Shiva, which is a 79-foot vertical rock in the Kinner Kailash mountain range. On a clear day, one can see the Shivlingam which changes color during the course of the day. This Rock face is in between the 20,000 ft Kinner Kailash ranges of Mt. Kailash (19,850 ft) & Mt. Jorkanden (21,237 ft).
There is a logical route that is taken by pilgrims and locals of the region to reach this holy rock. This trek can be done in a span of 2 to 3 days. According to Hindu Mythology, this is a very sacred place in the Indian Himalayas as it is associated with Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. A natural pond/Kund near Kinnar Kailash peak, known as Parvati Kund, is considered to be a creation of Goddess Parvati. She worshipped here for a long time. It is also the meeting place for Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. For this reason, Ganesh Park or Kailash Darshan Park was earlier called Ashiqui Park.
Mythology states that Lord Shiva conducted a meeting of Goddesses and Gods at Kinner Kailash peak every winter. This accounts for the Yatra that takes place every year during this time by devotees of Lord Shiva and local deities. A Mythical Abode of Lord Shiva . The Kinner Kailash Shivlingam is a 79 ft vertical rock in the Kinner Kailash mountain range.
On a clear day, one can see the Shivlingam which changes color during the course of the day.
This rock face is in between the 20,000 ft Kinner Kailash ranges of Mt. Kailash (19,850 ft) & Mt. Jorkanden (21,237 ft).
There is a logical route that is taken by pilgrims and locals of the region to reach this holy rock. This trek can be done in a span of 2 to 3 days.
Brief Description:
Mount Kinner Kailash is located in Kinnaur Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the 5 mount Kailash and is believed to be the Abode of Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord Shiva regulated the Universe from Mount Kinner Kailash. Mount Kinner Kailash holds a religious significance among the Hindus because of the huge “SHIVA LINGAM”, which is a 79 feet vertical rock formation that looks like a Shivlinga. Earlier the Parikrama ( Circumbulation ) was of 200 km, But now the route is been shortened, We will perform this trek in Clockwise direction. This trek is very tough and best meant for spiritual and adventure passionate. Trekking to Kinner Kailash is very rewarding and challenging for experienced trekkers.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Shimla – Sangla (9-10 Hrs)
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Day 2:
Sangla – Thangi (5-6 Hrs)
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Day 3:
Thangi – Lambar (4-5 Hrs)
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Day 4:
Lambar – Charang (6-7 Hrs)
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Day 5:
Charang – Lalanti (4-5 Hrs)
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Day 6:
Rest and Acclimatization
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Day 7:
Lalanti – Charang La- Chitkul (8-9 Hrs)
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Day 8:
Chitkul – Rakcham (3-4 Hrs)
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Day 9:
Rakcham – Shimla RAIWAY STATION /BUS STATION .
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