Kinnar Kailash Trek
A sacred trek to Parvati Kund and the 41-foot natural rock Shivling of Kinner Kailash, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, high above the Sutlej.
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Max altitude
- ~16,000 ft
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Base
- Tangling Village, Kinnaur
Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive at Tangling
Check in at the homestay and acclimatise.
Stay: Tangling homestay · Meals: Welcome tea, Kinnauri dinner
- Day 2
Tangling to Ganesh Park
Uphill hike of 7–8 hours with the first view of the Shivling in clear weather.
10 km · 13,000 ft · Stay: Ganesh Park camp · Meals: Breakfast, trail lunch, pahadi dinner
- Day 3
Summit — Parvati Kund & Shivling
Start at 1:30 AM to Ganesh Gufa, on to Parvati Kund, then a steep moraine climb to the Shivling. Back to camp by evening.
~8 km round trip · 16,000 ft · Stay: Ganesh Park camp · Meals: Packed breakfast, dinner
- Day 4
Ganesh Park to Tangling
A 5–6 hour descent and an evening of rest at the homestay.
Stay: Tangling homestay · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 5
Departure
Morning checkout and drop at the National Highway.
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights
- The 41 ft monolithic Kinner Kailash Shivling
- Sacred Parvati Kund and Ganesh Gufa
- Pre-dawn summit push under the stars
- Kinnauri homestay culture and cuisine
Inclusions
- 4 nights — Tangling homestay and alpine camping at Ganesh Park
- Daily breakfast and designated trek meals
- Certified mountain guide / local trail lead
- Local transfers, driver allowance, fuel, tolls and state taxes
Exclusions
- Meals outside the set menu and personal items
- Gear rentals
- District or temple entry permits
- Travel or medical insurance
Getting there
- Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate buses to Rampur / Reckong Peo — alight at Shongtong Bridge
- Chandigarh Sector 43 / Kalka HRTC buses to Rampur / Reckong Peo
- Private taxis from Chandigarh, Shimla or Rampur
What to pack
- Sturdy high-ankle trekking shoes
- Rucksack, 40–50 litres
- Thermal inners and warm layers
- Quick-dry trek pants
- Fleece or sweater
- Down / insulated jacket
- Waterproof raincoat or poncho
- Winter gloves and thermal socks
- Water bottles or hydration bladder
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp or LED torch
- Power bank
- Sun cap and UV sunglasses
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