Kinner Kailash Parikrama
A 3-day circuit around the sacred Kinner Kailash peak — one of India's most demanding pilgrimages.
Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh · 6 days · Groups of 4–10
Highlights
- →Kinner Kailash — one of the four sacred Kailash peaks of Hinduism
- →The 79-foot Shivalingam rock at the summit base — pilgrimage site
- →3-day circuit with only other pilgrims and shepherds on trail
- →Night at 4,800m camp — stars above one of India's holiest peaks
- →Kinnauri culture — Buddhist-Hindu syncretism in every village
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Shimla → Reckong Peo → Kalpa
Arrive Kalpa. Kinner Kailash first sighting from guesthouse.
Kalpa → Charang village
Parikrama begins. Steep ascent to Charang.
Charang → High Camp (4,800m)
The hardest day. Rockfall zone, exposed trail, high camp.
High Camp → Shivalingam darshan → Descent
Sacred site at the base of the peak. Circuit descent begins.
Descent → Powari
Complete the circuit. Return to Sutlej Valley.
Drive: Powari → Shimla
Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear
- ✓Guide with parikrama experience
- ✓Inner line permits
- ✓Transport: Shimla to Reckong Peo and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Shimla
- ✗Personal gear
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is this a pilgrimage or a trek?
Both. Most people doing the parikrama are Kinnauri pilgrims. We join the circuit with respect for the tradition. The trek is physically demanding regardless of motivation.
Logistics
Meeting point
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
18 years
Fitness required
High — sustained high altitude with technical terrain
Starting from
₹24,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: August 2026
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