Kathgodam to Adi Kailash & Om Parvat by Helicopter

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Highlights & Route

Kathgodam, at the foot of the Kumaon hills, is where trains from Delhi and Lucknow end and where most Adi Kailash yatras begin. This 7-day programme uses it as both start and finish. You drive to Pithoragarh on the first day, spend a second day there for the compulsory hospital screening, and then fly into the Vyas valley for three nights at Gunji. Two helicopter sorties from Gunji take you to the two darshans: Jolingkong for Parvati Kund beneath Adi Kailash, and Nabidhang for Om Parvat. The last two days bring you back to Pithoragarh by air and to Kathgodam by road.

What sets this plan apart from the shorter helicopter versions is that it lands at Jolingkong. At close to 4,500 m there is a helipad a few kilometres from Parvati Kund, and an all-terrain vehicle covers that stretch, so even yatris who cannot walk far can stand at the lake shore with the Shiva temple beside them and Adi Kailash straight ahead. The Nabidhang sortie has similar ground support at the viewpoint. Between the two darshan days you sleep at Gunji, which gives the body the rest it needs at 3,200 m.

The valley remains remote even when reached by air. Homestays are simple, electricity is limited and phone signal is BSNL-only and patchy. Flights depend on clear weather and on operator schedules released in blocks, so dates can be limited and the plan has spare time built in at Pithoragarh. In return you get the full darshan of the Uttarakhand Kailash with none of the long drives above Dharchula.

Route

Kathgodam → Kainchi Dham, Chitai Golu Devta, Jageshwar → Pithoragarh → (helicopter) Gunji → (helicopter) Jolingkong, ATV to Parvati Kund, Adi Kailash → Gunji → (helicopter) Nabidhang, Om Parvat → Gunji → (helicopter) Pithoragarh → Kathgodam

Good to know before you book

Indian citizens only. The Inner Line Permit is included, but your medical certificate, affidavit and police verification must reach us about a month before departure.
The hospital screening at Pithoragarh must be completed before 1 pm on Day 2; please arrive on Day 1 as planned so this is not missed.
In 2026 the Adi Kailash season ran from 1 May to November with a break in July and August. Helicopter dates inside the season are published by the operator and the tourism department; the 2027 calendar will appear here when released.
Only a small bag goes on the helicopter. Main luggage stays at the Pithoragarh hotel.
Carry cash for the valley; there are no ATMs or card machines above Dharchula.
Train tickets to and from Kathgodam are not included; the overnight trains from Delhi fit the Day 1 start well.

Yatra Highlights

Helicopter landing at Jolingkong and ATV to Parvati Kund beneath Adi Kailash
Om Parvat from Nabidhang with support at the viewpoint
Kainchi Dham, Golu Devta and Jageshwar on the drive from Kathgodam

Day 1 :

Kathgodam to Pithoragarh via Kumaon temples

Our driver meets you at your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time at Kathgodam station in the morning. We stop at Kainchi Dham, the ashram of Neem Karoli Baba, at the bell-covered Golu Devta temple at Chitai near Almora, and at Jageshwar Dham, a cluster of ancient stone temples among deodar trees. The road to Pithoragarh is about 190 km and takes most of the day.

Overnight: Pithoragarh

Night stay: Pithoragarh Altitude: ≈1,630 m Distance: ≈190 km drive Travel time: ≈7–8 h Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 :

Pithoragarh: hospital screening and briefing

Before 1 pm we visit the district hospital for the compulsory fitness check. The afternoon is free for the market or rest. In the evening our coordinator briefs the group on flight timings, the one-bag rule, altitude care and the Gunji homestays. Repack your small bag tonight; main luggage stays at the hotel.

Overnight: Pithoragarh

Night stay: Pithoragarh Altitude: ≈1,630 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 :

Helicopter to Gunji

Transfer to the Pithoragarh helipad for weight check and boarding. The flight follows the Kali valley north past Dharchula and lands at Gunji, about 3,200 m. The day is for acclimatisation: settle into the homestay, drink plenty of water and take only a slow walk down to the riverbank in the afternoon.

Overnight: Gunji / Napalchu (homestay)

Night stay: Gunji / Napalchu (homestay) Altitude: ≈3,200 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :

Jolingkong: Parvati Kund and Adi Kailash

A morning sortie up the Kuti valley to the Jolingkong helipad. An ATV carries you about 3 km to Parvati Kund, where the small Shiva temple stands on the shore and Adi Kailash fills the view behind it. Time for darshan, puja and a quiet sit by the water, then ATV and helicopter back to Gunji for lunch and rest.

Overnight: Gunji / Napalchu (homestay)

Night stay: Gunji / Napalchu (homestay) Altitude: ≈3,200 m (via Jolingkong ≈4,500 m) Distance: ≈3 km by ATV to Parvati Kund Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Nabidhang: Om Parvat

An early flight east to Nabidhang in the Kalapani valley, where ATV support is available at the viewpoint. On a clear morning the Om on the snow face of Om Parvat is sharp and unmistakable. After darshan and photographs the helicopter returns you to Gunji. The afternoon is free.

Overnight: Gunji / Napalchu (homestay)

Night stay: Gunji / Napalchu (homestay) Altitude: ≈3,200 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 :

Helicopter back to Pithoragarh

After breakfast the helicopter returns you down the valley to Pithoragarh, where your main luggage is waiting. The free afternoon doubles as a buffer against a weather delay in the morning.

Overnight: Pithoragarh

Night stay: Pithoragarh Altitude: ≈1,630 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 :

Pithoragarh to Kathgodam

A relaxed descent of about 190 km through the Kumaon hills with tea halts on the way. We drop you at Kathgodam railway station at your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel) in the evening, in time for the overnight trains to Delhi.

Overnight: not included (yatra ends)

Distance: ≈190 km drive Travel time: ≈6–7 h Meals: Breakfast

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1, 2	Pithoragarh	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
3, 4, 5	Gunji / Napalchu	Local homestay (confirmed at booking)	Standard room, sharing basis
6	Pithoragarh	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which train should I take to Kathgodam?

Overnight trains from Delhi reach Kathgodam early in the morning, which suits the Day 1 start. For the return, our drop at Kathgodam on Day 7 evening connects with the overnight trains back. We can help you choose and book at actual cost.

Do I actually land near Adi Kailash?

Yes. The helicopter lands at Jolingkong and an ATV takes you to Parvati Kund, so you stand at the lake with the temple and the mountain in front of you. This is the main difference from the shorter helicopter plans, where Adi Kailash is seen only from the air.

How much walking is involved?

Almost none. ATVs cover the ground at both Jolingkong and Nabidhang. You walk around the lake shore, the viewpoint and the village at Gunji at your own pace.

Why the extra day in Pithoragarh at the start?

The hospital screening has to be done the day before flying, and a night at 1,600 m helps before the jump to Gunji. It also protects the plan if your train or the hill drive runs late.

Is there an age limit?

The district administration sets the permit age range each season, roughly 10 to 70 years recently. Please confirm with us if anyone in your group is near these limits.

What if the weather stops a flight?

Free afternoons at Gunji and Pithoragarh absorb most delays. If a sortie cannot be flown within your dates, refunds for the unflown sector follow the operator’s terms. Keep a spare day before your return train.

Does this yatra include Kainchi Dham and Jageshwar on the way?

Yes. On Day 1 the road from Kathgodam to Pithoragarh, about 190 km, has three temple stops. First Kainchi Dham, the ashram of Neem Karoli Baba. Then the Golu Devta temple at Chitai near Almora, with its thousands of bells. The last stop is the old stone temple group at Jageshwar Dham. It is a long day on hill roads, so each stop is kept to darshan. The Day 7 drive back to Kathgodam has only tea halts, so you reach the station in time for the overnight trains.

Yatra	Duration	Starts from	Price
Kathgodam to Adi Kailash & Om Parvat by Helicopter (this page)	7 days / 6 nights	Kathgodam	On request
Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Flight Darshan 2027 from Pithoragarh	2 days / 1 nights	Pithoragarh	From ₹40,000
Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Yatra 2027 from Kathgodam	8 days / 7 nights	Kathgodam	From ₹45,000
Delhi to Adi Kailash & Om Parvat by Helicopter 2027	9 days / 8 nights	Delhi	On request
Delhi to Adi Kailash & Om Parvat: Yatra 2027	8 days / 7 nights	Delhi	From ₹50,000
Dharchula to Adi Kailash & Om Parvat: Yatra 2027	5 days / 4 nights	Dharchula	From ₹30,000
Pithoragarh to Adi Kailash & Om Parvat by Helicopter	4 days / 3 nights	Pithoragarh	On request

Kathgodam to Adi Kailash & Om Parvat by Helicopter

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