{"id":11387,"date":"2026-03-09T08:30:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/?p=11387"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:30:30","slug":"how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/adi-kailash-yatra\/\">Adi Kailash<\/a>, Chota Kailash, or Baba Kailash, is the name of the same sacred peak known to be the manifestation of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. This peak is one of the Panch Kailash and is known to be second after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/kailash-manasarovar\">Mount Kailash<\/a>. It is believed that whoever sees or does Darshan of this mountain is cleansed of all past sins and receives divine blessings.<\/p>\n<p>If you are also planning to do the Yatra of this abode of Shiv Parvati this Yatra season, then we have provided you with all the necessary details you may need to embark on your Yatra.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp\" alt=\"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra-768x511.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Location <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The peak is in the Upper Darma valley northwest of Gunji village in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India, within the Kumaon Himalayas near the Indo-Tibetan border.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Registration <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Registration and an Inner Line Permit (ILP) are mandatory for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/adi-kailash-yatra-tour-packages\">Adi Kailash Yatra<\/a> due to its location near the Indo-Tibet border.<\/p>\n<p>This applies to all Indian citizens aged 9\u201370 who are physically fit, with processing handled online or offline at Dharchula.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Registration opening Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Registration for the Adi Kailash Yatra 2026 typically opens a few months before the season starts, around late February to early April<\/p>\n<table width=\"742\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"341\"><strong>Registration Open<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"401\"><strong>Yatra Start<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"341\">Late Feb\u2013Early Apr 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"401\">Mid-Apr\u2013Oct (expected May 13\u2013Oct 31)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Track opening dates &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/pithoragarh.nic.in\" rel=\"nofollow\">pithoragarh.nic.in<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Avoid monsoons (Jul-Aug).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Requirement for the Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Valid government ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>2\u20133 passport photos,<\/li>\n<li>medical fitness certificate from an MBBS doctor<\/li>\n<li>recent police verification (within 15 days).<\/li>\n<li>Notarised affidavit on \u20b930 stamp paper for some operators.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>How to Register?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Online: <\/strong>Apply online via the official portal<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pass.pithoragarh.online\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/pass.pithoragarh.online\/<\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0by signing up,<\/li>\n<li>filling the Adi Kailash form,<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0uploading documents,<\/li>\n<li>paying fees,<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0and downloading the approved permit (keep 3\u20134 copies for checkpoints).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Offline:<\/strong> Submit the application to SDM Dharchula with police verification and a medical certificate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tour packages often handle this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Adi Kailash from Major Indian Cities <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Adi Kailash lies in Uttarakhand&#8217;s remote Kumaon Himalayas, with road distances from major Indian cities typically measured to Dharchula (the gateway town, ~105 km from the peak base).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Road Distances to Dharchula<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table width=\"593\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\"><strong>City<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"434\"><strong>Approximate Distance (km)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Delhi<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">590<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Mumbai<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">~1,700 (via Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Bangalore<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">~2,800 (via Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Chennai<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">~2,844 (via Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Kolkata<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">~2,215 (via Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Hyderabad<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">~2,231 (via Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Lucknow<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">~1,206 (via Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Pune<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">~2,091 (via Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"159\">Indore<\/td>\n<td width=\"434\">~1,430 (via Delhi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>How to Reach Adi Kailash<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>From Train <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The nearest railway stations to Adi Kailash (via the Dharchula gateway) are Tanakpur and Kathgodam in Uttarakhand&#8217;s Kumaon region.<\/p>\n<table width=\"727\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\"><strong>Origin City<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"167\"><strong>Recommended Trains to Nearest Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"177\"><strong>Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><strong>Travel Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"131\"><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">New Delhi<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ranikhet Express,<\/li>\n<li>Kathgodam Shatabdi,<\/li>\n<li>Sampark Kranti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Kathgodam\/Haldwani<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">8-10 hours (overnight)<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irctc.co.in\/nget\/train-search\" rel=\"nofollow\">IRCTC <\/a>for 2026 schedules.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Mumbai<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">First to Delhi, then connect to the above trains<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Kathgodam\/Tanakpur<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">24-36 hours total<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">Multi-leg journey via Delhi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">Bangalore<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">First to Delhi, then connect the above trains<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Kathgodam\/Tanakpur<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">24-36 hours total<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">Multi-leg journey via Delhi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>What after Kathgodam\/Tanakpur<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From the Kathgodam\/Tanakpur station, take a bus\/shared taxi to Pithoragarh (4-6 hours), then to Dharchula (3-4 hours).<\/p>\n<p>Dharchula to Gunji\/ Jolingkong (Yatra base) via 4&#215;4 jeep.<\/p>\n<p>From Gunji\/ Jolingkong, the trek starts, and finally, the Darshan.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>From Flight\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The nearest airport to Adi Kailash is Pantnagar Airport (PGH) in Uttarakhand, about 300-310 km from Dharchula (the Yatra base). Flights are limited (IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet from Delhi), so many fly into Delhi or Dehradun first.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Nearest Airports<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Pantnagar (PGH): Closest at ~301 km from Adi Kailash\/Dharchula; 1-2 hr flight from Delhi.<\/li>\n<li>Delhi (DEL): Most practical hub, then a 12-16 hr road to Dharchula.<\/li>\n<li>Pantnagar or Dehradun (DED): Alternatives for connecting flights from other cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Flight Routes from Major Cities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table width=\"732\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">City<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">Airport<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">Direct\/Connecting to Pantnagar<\/td>\n<td width=\"148\">Flight Time<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">Total to Dharchula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">New Delhi<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">DEL<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">Direct (IndiGo\/Air India)<\/td>\n<td width=\"148\">1-1.5 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">12-14 hrs (road after)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">Mumbai<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">BOM<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">Via Delhi to Pantnagar<\/td>\n<td width=\"148\">~7 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">20+ hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">Bangalore<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">BLR<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">Via Delhi to Pantnagar<\/td>\n<td width=\"148\">~6-8 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">20+ hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">Lucknow<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">LKO<\/td>\n<td width=\"209\">Direct to Pantnagar (Air India)<\/td>\n<td width=\"148\">~1 hr<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">10-12 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>Road After Flight<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Pantnagar \u2192 Taxi\/bus to Pithoragarh (5\u20136 h) \u2192 Dharchula (3 h).<\/li>\n<li>Dharchula \u2192 4&#215;4 jeep to Gunji\/Jolingkong (Yatra-Start, 4\u20135 h)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>From Bus <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The most budget-friendly route is bus travel, which is connected from major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore with regular and some direct buses to Dharchula (the main base nearest to Adi Kailash). Tanakpur or Almora, then continue your journey via local transport.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Book bus online via <a href=\"http:\/\/utconline.uk.gov.in\" rel=\"nofollow\">uk.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Buses from Delhi<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table width=\"784\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"219\">Route Variant<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">Departure (Delhi)<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">Arrival (Dharchula)<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">Duration<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Approx. Fare ( \u20b9)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"219\">Via Tanakpur-Pithoragarh<\/p>\n<p><strong>(238 km from Dharchula)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">5:30 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">6:30 PM the next day<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">21-25 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">1,125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"219\">Via Almora-Seraghat <strong>(208 km from Dharchula)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">4:30 PM<\/td>\n<td width=\"150\">3:30 PM the next day<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">20-24 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">1,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Dharchula to Adi Kailash Trek<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From the Dharchula bus stand, hire shared 4&#215;4 jeeps (\u20b92,000-3,000\/person for a group) to Gunji (50-60 km, 4-5 hours).<\/p>\n<p>The short trek starts at Jolingkong\/Gunji (4-5 km round trip to Parvati Kund\/Adi Kailash views, 2-3 hours).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A typical 8-day Adi Kailash yatra Day-by-Day Itinerary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Road-heavy with acclimatisation; permits\/medical checks are mandatory at Dharchula.<\/p>\n<table width=\"593\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\"><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\"><strong>Itinerary &amp; Key Stops<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"178\"><strong>Mode\/Distance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"200\"><strong>Stay<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Delhi to Bhowali<\/td>\n<td width=\"178\">Drive\/bus 250 km\/7 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">Bhowali<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Bhowali to Pithoragarh<\/td>\n<td width=\"178\">Drive 202 km\/8-9 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">Pithoragarh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Pithoragarh to Dharchula<\/td>\n<td width=\"178\">Drive 3 hrs; permits<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">Dharchula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Dharchula to Gunji<\/td>\n<td width=\"178\">Jeep 4 hrs; Vyas Valley<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">Gunji homestay\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Gunji to Jolingkong &amp; back<\/td>\n<td width=\"178\">Jeep\/trek 29 km RT\/2-6 hrs; Adi Kailash\/Parvati Kund Darshan<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">Gunji<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Gunji to Nabhidhang\/Patal Bhuvaneshwar<\/td>\n<td width=\"178\">Drive; Om Parvat views<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">Patal Bhuvaneshwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Patal Bhuvaneshwar to Kathgodam<\/td>\n<td width=\"178\">Drive 200 km\/8 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">Kathgodam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"46\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Kathgodam to Delhi<\/td>\n<td width=\"178\">Train\/bus: ~6-7 hrs<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">Home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Top Attractions Near Adi Kailash<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Om Parvat (10km from Gunji)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Snowfall naturally forms a sacred &#8220;OM&#8221; symbol on this 5,590 m peak\u2014visible from Nabhidhang. Indo-Tibet-Nepal tri-junction highlight: no climbing allowed. Best May-Oct clear views.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parvati Sarovar\/Kund (2-3km trek from Jolingkong)<\/strong><br \/>\nEmerald glacial lake (4,501 m), where Goddess Parvati bathed; Shiva-Parvati Temple nearby. Puja site with Adi Kailash reflection\u2014pilgrims circumambulate (Parikrama). Short moderate trek.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gauri Kund (3-4km from Parvati Sarovar)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Sacred pond at Adi Kailash base (4,572 m); bathing prohibited, but Darshan cleanses sins. Stunning peak views; part of the Panch Kailash circuit.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pandav Parvat &amp; Fort (near Gunji)<\/strong><br \/>\nFive peaks resembling the Pandava brothers and an ancient fort from the Mahabharata exile. Folklore connects to Kunti; panoramic Darma Valley sights.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kali Temple &amp; Ved Vyas Cave (Kalapani, 15km)<\/strong><br \/>\nTemple to Shiva-Parvati-Ganesha + cave where Vyas dictated the Mahabharata to Ganesha. Sheshnag Parvat views nearby; historical-spiritual combo.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave (Day trip from Dharchula)<\/strong><br \/>\n160 m-deep limestone cave with 33 Koti Devta idols and a natural Shivling. A 2-hour drive from Pithoragarh\u2014a mystical extension.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Key Stops and Stays<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Prioritise KMVN rest houses or packages for reliability; book ahead for the May-Oct 2026 season.<\/p>\n<table width=\"765\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"154\">Location<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">Best Stay Types<\/td>\n<td width=\"145\">Top-Rated Hotel (Rating)<\/td>\n<td width=\"135\">Facilities<\/td>\n<td width=\"143\">Notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"154\">Dharchula<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">Hotels, KMVN rest houses<\/td>\n<td width=\"145\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kmvn.in\/hotels\/trh-dharchula\" rel=\"nofollow\">KMVN Dharchula<\/a> (4.5\/5)<\/td>\n<td width=\"135\">Twin sharing, hot water, veg meals<\/td>\n<td width=\"143\">Heart of town, clean rooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"154\">Pithoragarh<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">Hotels\/guesthouses<\/td>\n<td width=\"145\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kmvn.in\/hotels\/trh-pithoragarh\" rel=\"nofollow\">KMVN Pithoragarh<\/a>\u00a0 (4.2\/5)<\/td>\n<td width=\"135\">AC rooms, dining<\/td>\n<td width=\"143\">Midway; scenic views<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"154\">Gunji<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">Homestays, rest houses<\/td>\n<td width=\"145\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/city\/in\/gunji.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gunji Homestay <\/a>(4.0\/5, package-based)<\/td>\n<td width=\"135\">Multi-sharing, blankets<\/td>\n<td width=\"143\">Local culture, basic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"154\">Nabhidhang\/Jolingkong<\/td>\n<td width=\"188\">Homestays\/basic guesthouses<\/td>\n<td width=\"145\">Nabhidhang Homestay (4.1\/5)<\/td>\n<td width=\"135\">Mattress\/blanket, meals<\/td>\n<td width=\"143\">Trek proximity<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Packing Essentials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Clothing &amp; Gear<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Thermal inners (2 sets), fleece jacket, windproof raincoat, wool socks\/gloves, trekking boots.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Sunglasses, sunscreen, a cap, and a hot water bottle for -2\u00b0C nights at Gunji.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Documents &amp; Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>ID copies, ILP printouts (3x), MBBS fitness cert, altitude meds (Diamox), first aid (bandages, painkillers).\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Power bank, headlamp, water bottle, and snacks (energy bars, dried fruit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Tips and Recommendations <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fitness Preparation (Start 8 Weeks Early)<\/strong><br \/>\nDaily 45-minute brisk walks building to 10km jogs prepare you for the 4-5km Jolingkong trek at 4,770m. Practice stair climbing with a backpack and yoga breathing for altitude.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Altitude Sickness Prevention<\/strong><br \/>\nAcclimatise for 1-2 days in Gunji (3,200 m), drink 4 L of water daily, and take Diamox after consulting a doctor. Descend immediately for severe headaches\u2014safety first at high passes.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Timing (May-Oct 2026)<\/strong><br \/>\nMay-June or Sep-Oct avoids monsoon landslides and road blockage. Gunji nights drop to -2\u00b0C, so pack thermals, fleece, and a hot water bottle. May departures beat peak crowds.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permit Essentials<\/strong><br \/>\nGet an MBBS fitness certificate, police verification (&lt;15 days), and 3 passport photos with Aadhaar. Online via <a href=\"https:\/\/ilppithoragarh.uk.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">pithoragarh.online<\/a>; packages handle paperwork seamlessly.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget Travel Hacks<\/strong><br \/>\nThe UTC Delhi-Dharchula bus (\u20b91,125, 21 hrs) + shared 4&#215;4 jeeps (\u20b92,000\/person) keeps costs at ~\u20b955,000 total.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Packing Must-Haves<\/strong><br \/>\nTrekking boots, a windproof jacket, sunglasses, a power bank, energy bars, and a Rudraksha mala for Parvati Kund puja. No electricity beyond Gunji.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trek Smart<\/strong><br \/>\nStart the Jolingkong trek early in the morning for the best Darshan light. Guides mandatory past Gunji; moderate fitness covers 4-5 km round trip comfortably.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Recommendations<\/strong><br \/>\nKMVN Dharchula (4.5\/5) offers clean twin rooms with hot water\u2014perfect as a base before rugged Gunji homestays.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delhi Advantage<\/strong><br \/>\nAnand Vihar 5:30 PM UTC bus reaches Dharchula Day 2 morning, aligning perfectly with your 8-day itinerary for Gunji by Day 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Q-1: Is the Gunji to Adi Kailash trek difficult?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>No, the Gunji to Adi Kailash trek is NOT difficult. It&#8217;s rated moderate\u2014just 4-5 km round trip (2-3 hours) from Jolingkong base camp to Parvati Kund temple and Darshan point.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-2: Does UPI work en route from Gunji to Adi Kailash?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>No, UPI does not work reliably from Gunji to Adi Kailash.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-3: Do we need to carry cash during the Adi Kailash Yatra?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, carry \u20b910,000-25,000 cash minimum for Adi Kailash Yatra.\u200b No ATMs\/UPI beyond Dharchula \u2013 Gunji, Jolingkong, and trek sections have zero digital payments. Homestays, pony guides, chai stalls, and emergency tips require cash only.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-4<\/strong><strong>: Is the mobile signal good en route to Adi Kailash?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Mobile network coverage is very weak or completely unavailable in this high-altitude border region (3,200 m-4,500 m). BSNL offers a spotty signal in Gunji\/Nabi pockets, but the Jio 4G rollout (Kuti village 2023) hasn&#8217;t reached the Jolingkong trek reliably.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-5<\/strong><strong>: Can we go to Adi Kailash during winter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>No, Adi Kailash is inaccessible during winter (Nov-April). \u200bRoads Close Due to Heavy Snowfall.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-6<\/strong><strong>: Can we go to Adi Kailash Yatra without registration?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>No, you cannot go to Adi Kailash Yatra without registration. A Mandatory Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required due to its location near the Indo-Tibet border in a restricted area. SDM Dharchula checkpoints verify permits for every pilgrim\u2014no exceptions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-7:<\/strong><strong> Does the Adi Kailash Yatra have a pony service?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, pony service is available for the Adi Kailash Yatra. \u200bPonies carry pilgrims (and optionally luggage) on the 4-5 km Jolingkong trek to Parvati Kund temple and the Darshan point. Perfect for seniors, kids, or anyone wanting easier access at 4,280 m altitude.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-8<\/strong><strong>: When does the Adi Kailash Yatra start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Adi Kailash Yatra 2026 starts May 13 from Jolingkong base.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-9<\/strong><strong>: What is the cheapest mode of transport to reach Adi Kailash?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Cheapest mode: UTC Ordinary Bus from Delhi to Dharchula.<\/p>\n<p>The Delhi \u2192 Dharchula direct bus (\u20b91,070-1,130) departs Anand Vihar ISBT at 4:30-5:30 PM daily and arrives on Day 2 morning (21-24 hours). Book via utconline.uk.gov.in\u2014your perfect Day 1 start for 8-day Yatra<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q-10<\/strong><strong>: Do we need a passport for the Adi Kailash Yatra?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans: <\/strong>No, you do not need a passport for the Adi Kailash Yatra if you&#8217;re an Indian citizen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adi Kailash, Chota Kailash, or Baba Kailash, is the name of the same sacred peak known to be the manifestation of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. This peak is one of the Panch Kailash and is known to be second after Mount Kailash. It is believed that whoever sees or does Darshan of this mountain is cleansed of all past sins [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[101],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adi-kailash"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra \u2013 Complete Guide for 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Step-by-step guide to plan Adi Kailash Yatra with route details, permits, best time to visit and travel tips for pilgrims.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra \u2013 Complete Guide for 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Step-by-step guide to plan Adi Kailash Yatra with route details, permits, best time to visit and travel tips for pilgrims.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Namaste India Trip Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NamasteIndiaTrips\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-03-09T08:30:30+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"666\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Harsh Vardhan\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@NmasteIndiaTrip\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@NmasteIndiaTrip\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Harsh Vardhan\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Harsh Vardhan\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/b282cf90caba5d42796c4166d5689046\"},\"headline\":\"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-09T08:30:30+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1843,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"Adi Kailash\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/\",\"name\":\"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra \u2013 Complete Guide for 2026\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-09T08:30:30+00:00\",\"description\":\"Step-by-step guide to plan Adi Kailash Yatra with route details, permits, best time to visit and travel tips for pilgrims.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":666,\"caption\":\"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Namaste India Trip Blog\",\"description\":\"Explore India With Us\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Namaste India Trip Blog\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/nit-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/nit-logo.png\",\"width\":300,\"height\":86,\"caption\":\"Namaste India Trip Blog\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/NamasteIndiaTrips\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/NmasteIndiaTrip\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/b282cf90caba5d42796c4166d5689046\",\"name\":\"Harsh Vardhan\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ce425a764fc88b60c2680d21793193847055157946f0eda7d8d226f50f88d889?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ce425a764fc88b60c2680d21793193847055157946f0eda7d8d226f50f88d889?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ce425a764fc88b60c2680d21793193847055157946f0eda7d8d226f50f88d889?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Harsh Vardhan\"},\"description\":\"Harsh Vardhan, an avid reader, and a travel writer have two strong passions-reading and traveling. He believes in providing practical travel information about the destinations nestled all across India or foreign countries. He is also an amazing photographer which one can witness in his blogs.\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra \u2013 Complete Guide for 2026","description":"Step-by-step guide to plan Adi Kailash Yatra with route details, permits, best time to visit and travel tips for pilgrims.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra \u2013 Complete Guide for 2026","og_description":"Step-by-step guide to plan Adi Kailash Yatra with route details, permits, best time to visit and travel tips for pilgrims.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/","og_site_name":"Namaste India Trip Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NamasteIndiaTrips\/","article_published_time":"2026-03-09T08:30:30+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":666,"url":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Harsh Vardhan","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@NmasteIndiaTrip","twitter_site":"@NmasteIndiaTrip","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Harsh Vardhan","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/"},"author":{"name":"Harsh Vardhan","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b282cf90caba5d42796c4166d5689046"},"headline":"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra","datePublished":"2026-03-09T08:30:30+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/"},"wordCount":1843,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp","articleSection":["Adi Kailash"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/","url":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/","name":"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra \u2013 Complete Guide for 2026","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp","datePublished":"2026-03-09T08:30:30+00:00","description":"Step-by-step guide to plan Adi Kailash Yatra with route details, permits, best time to visit and travel tips for pilgrims.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Plan-Adi-Kailash-Yatra.webp","width":1000,"height":666,"caption":"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-adi-kailash-yatra\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Plan Adi Kailash Yatra"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/","name":"Namaste India Trip Blog","description":"Explore India With Us","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Namaste India Trip Blog","url":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nit-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nit-logo.png","width":300,"height":86,"caption":"Namaste India Trip Blog"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NamasteIndiaTrips\/","https:\/\/x.com\/NmasteIndiaTrip"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b282cf90caba5d42796c4166d5689046","name":"Harsh Vardhan","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ce425a764fc88b60c2680d21793193847055157946f0eda7d8d226f50f88d889?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ce425a764fc88b60c2680d21793193847055157946f0eda7d8d226f50f88d889?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ce425a764fc88b60c2680d21793193847055157946f0eda7d8d226f50f88d889?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Harsh Vardhan"},"description":"Harsh Vardhan, an avid reader, and a travel writer have two strong passions-reading and traveling. He believes in providing practical travel information about the destinations nestled all across India or foreign countries. He is also an amazing photographer which one can witness in his blogs."}]}},"modified_by":"Harsh Vardhan","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11387"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11392,"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11387\/revisions\/11392"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}