Adi Kailash Shiva-Parvati Temple Closes for Winter, 5 Nov

Update, 11 November 2026: The Jolingkong temple closed for winter on 5 November 2026. Reopening in 2027 is not announced yet.

This page is part of our How to Reach Adi Kailash and Om Parvat guide. Planning the yatra? See our Adi Kailash yatra packages.

What was announced?

The temple committee and the villagers of Kuti agreed to close the doors of the Shiva-Parvati temple at Adi Kailash on 5 November 2026, with the usual puja and rites. The chief priest, Gopal Singh Kutiyal, said the date was chosen because heavy snowfall is possible in November, and that the district administration has been informed. No closing time was given in the reports.

The temple stands at about 14,500 feet at Jolingkong, near Kuti village in Dharchula. It is to reopen for devotees in May 2027; the exact opening day has not been announced.

After the closing, the people of Kuti village move down to their winter homes in the lower Dharchula valley, as they do every year.

Can yatris still go to Adi Kailash?

Dharchula Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ashish Joshi said the Adi Kailash yatra will go on as long as the weather is good and heavy snowfall does not affect the higher parts of the route. So darshan of the Adi Kailash peak may still be possible for a short time, but the temple itself will be shut, and Kuti village will be emptying for winter.

The season has been busy. By 2 November, 70,767 pilgrims had had darshan of the Adi Kailash peak this year, according to the reports.

What should yatris do now?

• If you were hoping for temple darshan at Jolingkong this year, plan for the 2027 season instead.
• If you still plan to go in November, check with the Dharchula SDM office and local police about the road and permits before you leave, and keep a spare day for snow delays.
• Carry heavy woollens, gloves and a cap. Nights at Gunji and above are very cold at this time of year.
• For 2027, start your permit and other paperwork early once the administration announces the opening.

Read our Adi Kailash opening and closing date guide for past dates and how the season is decided, and see our Adi Kailash yatra packages for the 2027 season.

Related guides and yatras

• Adi Kailash and Om Parvat permit guide – permits and medical papers for next season
• Adi Kailash weather and best time – month-by-month conditions
• How to reach Adi Kailash – the road route via Dharchula and Gunji
• Dharchula to Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra – a road yatra for the 2027 season

Frequently asked questions

Is the Adi Kailash yatra closed now?

Not fully. Dharchula SDM Ashish Joshi said the yatra will go on as long as the weather is good and heavy snowfall does not affect the higher parts of the route. The Shiva-Parvati temple at Jolingkong, however, is shut from 5 November 2026.

Why does the temple close in early November?

The chief priest, Gopal Singh Kutiyal, said the date was chosen because heavy snowfall is possible in November. The district administration has been informed.

When will the temple reopen?

It is to reopen for devotees in May 2027. The exact opening day has not been announced yet.

How many pilgrims visited Adi Kailash this year?

By 2 November 2026, 70,767 pilgrims had had darshan of the Adi Kailash peak this season, according to the reports.

What happens at Kuti village in winter?

After the closing, the people of Kuti move down to their winter homes in the lower Dharchula valley, as they do every year. So stays and help in the village will be limited if you go in November.