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Om Parvat Trek Overview
Quick Facts of Om Parvat Trek
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Maximum Altitude: 18,270 ft
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Trekking Distance: 86km
Temperature: Day (12°C to 15°C); Night (-2°C to 5°C)
Best time to visit: April to June & September to October
ATM: Kathgodam
Start Point / End Point: Kathgodam
Om Parvat Trek Detailed Itinerary
Kathgodam to Dharchula
Distance: 325 km
Time: 8 hrs
Arrive at Kathgodam and from there you will be driven in a taxi to reach Dharchula that is 325 km away.
Halt at an eatery before Dharchula for lunch.
Reach Dharchula in the evening after 8 hours, a small town located on the right bank of Kali River.
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Dharchula near the hotel.
Check into the hotel and stay overnight.
Drive to Mangati and trek to Gala
Distance: 40 km
Altitude: 2440 m
Wake up early in the morning to have breakfast and drive to Mangati in a taxi for 35 km.
Reach Mangati and start trekking the Malpa for 8 kilometers.
Set the deadline for the camp at 2440 meters above the ground.
Have dinner and sleep for the night.
Trek from Gala to Budhi
Distance: 18 km
Altitude: 2680 m
Wake up at the campsite and enjoy your breakfast.
Start the long 18-kilometer trek to Budhi at a height of 2680 meters.
Travel through green valleys with views of waterfalls.
Experience the thrills of steep ascents for hours.
Reach Budhi village and set up your camps.
Enjoy your dinner and stay doze off for the night.
Trek from Budhi to Gunji
Distance: 19 km
Altitude: 3220 m
Time: 5-6 hrs
Get up early in the morning and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the campsite to reach Chhiyalekh.
Transverse through the greenest valleys and witness the breathtaking beauty of colorful wildflowers.
Catch the beautiful sight of Mt Annapurna and arrive in Gunji by the evening.
Eat a light dinner and sleep peacefully for the night at the campsite.
Gunji to Kutti
Distance: 20 Km
Altitude: 3600 m
Wake up early to witness the Himalayan morning and enjoy your breakfast.
Start the long day trek to reach a place known as “Kutti” at an elevation of 3600 meters.
Set up the camps and rest after a 20 km long trek.
Eat your dinner and sleep for the night.
Trek from Kutti to Jolingkong
Distance: 14 km
Altitude: 4572 m
Start trekking from Kutti to reach Jolingkong for 14-kilometer uphill.
Reach the highest point of the trek at 4572 meters- Jolingkong.
Acclimate for the day left and set up the tents.
Eat a healthy dinner and sleep peacefully for the night.
Trek from Jolingkong to Adi Kailash/Parvati Sarovar and back to Jolingkong and Kutti
Distance: 21 km
Altitude: 3600 m
Wake up and eat a healthy breakfast to gear up for the longest and most challenging trek of 21 km.
Ascend from Jolingkong to reach Mount Adi Kailash and Parvati Sarovar.
Spend some time at the holy beauties and trek back to Jolingkong.
Descend to Kutti and stay overnight in the camps post dinner.
Trek from Kutti to Gunji
Distance: 20 km
Altitude: 3220 m
Get up early in the morning and eat a delicious breakfast.
Start descending from Kutti campsite for 20 km.
Reach Gunji Village at 3220 m.
Arrange your tents, have a nice dinner, and sleep in the tents in Gunji Village
Trekking from Gunji to Nabhidang via Kalapani
Distance: 18 km
Altitude: 4246 m
Get up in the early morning and have a yummy breakfast.
Start trekking to Nabhidang.
Gain 1026 meters of altitude to experience the most thrilling and challenging part of the trek.
Reach Nabhidang at 4246 meters to get mesmerized by the holy “Darshan” of Om Parvat.
Enjoy the calming and powerful sight of the “OM” shape on the mighty mountain.
Stay overnight in the campsite and sleep with satisfaction.
Trekking from Nabhidang to Gunji via Kalapani
Distance: 18 km
Altitude: 3220 m
Wake up to the holy “Darshan” of Om Parvat and have your breakfast.
Start descending to Gunji village via Kalapani.
Reach Gunji village at 3220 meters after completing the easy downhill trek.
Sleep for the night in the tents post dinner.
Trekking from Gunji to Budhi
Distance: 19 km
Altitude: 2680 m
Wake up in the early morning to start a long descending trek for 19 km.
Start moving downhill from Gunji village to Budhi at 2680 meters.
Prepare your campsite, and enjoy dinner as it is the last day of the Om Parvat trek to sleep peacefully for the night in tents.
Trek from Budhi to Mangati and bus to Dharchula
Distance: 20 km
Altitude: 1910 m
Get up in the early morning to start a long downhill trek for 20 km.
Descend from Budhi to Mangati at 1910 meters.
After reaching Mangati, take a bus to get to Dharchula covering 40 km.
Reach Dharchula and check in at the hotel for the night.
Dharchula to Kathgodam
Distance: 185 km
Altitude: 1870 m
Today marks the last day of the Om Parvat trek as you take a bus from Dharchula to Kathgodam.
After reaching Kathgodam at 1870 meters, your trek officially ends.
What To Pack For Your Om Parvat Trek?
- Clothing:
Winter hat or wide-brimmed hat, or insulating hat
Waterproof jacket and pants
Sweater
Fleece jacket
Warm clothes
Thermal socks
- Personal accessories:
Watch
UV-protected sunglasses
Extra passport photos and photocopies of passport
Cell phone
Camera
Binoculars
- Toiletries:
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Face or body wipes
Deodorant
Toilet paper and wipes
- Medicine and first-aid kit:
Anti-diarrhea pills
Anti-headache pills
Antiseptic ointment for cuts
Bandage
Cough and/or cold medicine
Diamox or Acetazolamide (for acute mountain sickness)
Skin blister repair kit
Small personal first aid kit
Water filter (optional)
- Essentials:
Water purification tablets
Trekking pole
Thermal bottle
Headlight with additional batteries
Backpack or daypack
Know Before You Go To Om Parvat Trek
- By Train:
You can access the Kathgodam station through major Indian cities like Delhi, Howrah, Lucknow, etc.
Board the Ranikhet Express (5014) train from Delhi at 10:40 PM to reach Kathgodam at 05:30 AM the next day.
Board Uttar sampark Kranti (5035) trains from Delhi at 04:00 PM to reach Kathgodam at 10:40 PM.
Board the Doon Express (4120) train from Dehardun at 10:30 PM to reach Kathgodam at 7:10 AM.
- By Air:
The nearest airport to Kathgodam is Pantnagar Airport at a distance of 32kms. You can access the airport via Delhi as 4 round flights operate per day.
- By Bus: Board a bus from ISBT Delhi Anand Vihar station to reach Kathgodam. There is no direct bus but the buses that go to Nainital stop at Haldwani bus station near Kathgodam. From there, you have to travel 4 km to reach Kathgodam Railway Station via local taxis.
Practice the art of Acclimatization as you would be gaining 1000+ meters of altitude on certain days. You need to be careful and carry a medical kit with you to beat altitude sickness.
Om Parvat Trek is a long trek, requiring 15-20 km walk per day. You must practice walking 20 km per day prior to the start.
Follow the advice of trek leaders as this is a difficult trek.
Om Parvat trek is an eco-friendly trek with no wastage of food, and water. Hence, refrain from littering at the campsites for a clearer journey.
Carry eatables, medical kits, thermal wear, and other necessities in proper amounts as it is a 13-day trek.
FAQs of Om Parvat Trek
How much time is required to do the om parvat trek?
Om Parvat Trek is a long trek of 13 days and 12 nights. The total trekking distance is 86 kilometers, requiring you to sometimes travel 20+ km per day.
Where is om parvat trek located?
Om Parvat Trek happens to be in the Pithoragarh district of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. Your trek officially starts from Kathgodam and moves past small hamlets for you to start trekking from Mangati.
How difficult is the om parvat trek?
Om Parvat Trek is a moderate-level trek as you need to ascend/descend 15-20 km per day. The long distances with steep climbs in between the trail make it even more difficult. But most of the trek is simple and long ascend/descend to make it a moderate-level trek.
What is the best time to do the Om Parvat trek?
The best time to try Om Parvat Trek is between the months of April and June & September and October, owing to the summer season. The snow begins to melt, allowing you to trek through the green valleys. The monsoons and the winter months are relatively riskier because of frequent landslides.
Is om parvat worth visiting?
The trek is worth your time because you witness the beautiful and holy sight of the “Om Parvat”. The magical Himalayan mountain is shaped in such a way that it displays the pious godly symbol. Moreover, you can do the Parikrama of Parvati Sarovar, making the trek a positive experience on the whole.
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