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Kinnaur Kailash Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 3-day high-altitude journey from Tangling to the 15,750ft Shivling via Parvati Kund.
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Duration
5 Days
Total Distance
35 KM
Max Altitude
18,500 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Altitude Profile
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Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Online (Kinnaur Admin) or Reckong Peo DC Office.
Documents
Aadhar/Passport, Medical Fitness Certificate, Passport Photos
Foreign Nationals
Foreigners require Inner Line Permits to visit Kinnaur, obtainable at Peo.
Foreigner Process
ILP required for Kinnaur (Peo DC office).
Nearest Embassy Hub
Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive: Reckong Peo to Tangling & Trek to Ganesh Park
A massive 5,000+ ft gain on Day 1. The trail is relentlessly steep from the river bed. Hydrate aggressively. Ganesh Park is a beautiful alpine meadow where yatra tents are usually pitched. Technical: The climb starts from Tangling (7,050 ft) and goes through thick forest before opening into high-altitude meadows. Safety: High risk of exhaustion. Maintain a steady pace.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Summit Push: Ganesh Park to Shivling via Parvati Kund & Back
Start at 3 AM. The trail from Ganesh Park to Parvati Kund (14,900 ft) is a mix of steep slopes and boulder fields. From the Kund to the Shivling, the path is almost entirely over large boulders and can be extremely slippery if frosted. Reaching the base of the 79ft Shivling is the goal. Landscape: The Shivling stands isolated against the sky, with the massive Jorkanden Peak (21,237 ft) in the backdrop. Safety: Very high AMS risk. Shooting stones are common in the early morning as ice melts. Turnback time is strictly 11 AM to ensure a safe descent before dark.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Descent: Ganesh Park to Tangling & Return to Reckong Peo
The descent is very hard on the knees. Use poles. Once at Tangling, cross back to the main road for the drive to Peo or Kalpa.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Charang La Parikrama
+5 DaysThe full spiritual parikrama of the Kinnaur Kailash range crossing the high Charang La pass.
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This encyclopedia entry for Kinnaur Kailash Trek is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.
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