This yatra is run in collaboration with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB). In short: you fly past Adi Kailash, stay two nights at Gunji or Napalchu, fly to Nabidhang to see Om Parvat, and then fly back.
Om Parvat Yatra package at a glance
| Duration | 3 nights / 4 days |
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| Start and end | Pithoragarh |
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| Helicopter flights | 4 |
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| Adi Kailash | Seen from the helicopter (no landing) |
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| Om Parvat | Darshan from Nabidhang |
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| Stay | Hotel in Pithoragarh, guest house in Gunji or Napalchu |
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| Food | Veg breakfast and dinner |
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| Trekking | None |
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| Age | 9 to 70 years, Indian citizens only |
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| Price | On request: a written quote for your batch and group size, inclusive of taxes, before anything is paid |
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What you see on the Om Parvat Yatra by helicopter
Adi Kailash. Many people call it Chhota Kailash. The helicopter does not land here: you get Adi Kailash aerial darshan by helicopter on Day 2, on the way from Pithoragarh to Gunji, with the Vyas Valley below you. Sit on the window side if you can, and keep your phone ready; the view does not last long.
Om Parvat. This is the peak where the snow makes the shape of "Om". The helicopter to Om Parvat lands at Nabidhang, right opposite the mountain, and you get some time on the ground for darshan and photos.
Gunji and Napalchu. Small villages, simple rooms, very cold nights. You rest here for a full day so your body gets used to the height. Please take this rest seriously: people who feel "totally fine" on arrival are often the ones with a headache by evening.
Adi Kailash Om Parvat tour price, inclusions and registration
There is no fixed fare on the website, because helicopter seats and batch dates change every season. Tell us your month and how many people are coming, and we send the latest fare and the next batch as a written quote, inclusive of taxes. EMI is possible.
What the Adi Kailash helicopter tour package includes
- 4 helicopter flights
- Hotel in Pithoragarh, guest house in Gunji or Napalchu
- Veg breakfast and dinner
- Medical check-up and oxygen support at the high bases
- Briefing and our ground team, available 24 hours
- Permits and entry fees (through UTDB)
Not included
- Travel to and from Pithoragarh
- Snacks, laundry, shopping, tips
- Special puja
- Insurance
Who can go
Only Indian citizens, aged 9 to 70. There are no exceptions on age, because of the cold and the height.
Documents and registration
Fill in the registration form and pay the registration amount (online or bank transfer), then email us the form, a scan of your photo ID (mask all but the last four digits of an Aadhaar) and the transaction number. After that, courier the originals, self-attested ID copies and two photos.
One month before the yatra, send us:
- A fitness certificate from an MBBS doctor, not older than one month
- A notarised affidavit on ₹30 stamp paper
- The police verification form, signed and stamped
Keep your original Aadhaar (or passport) with you on the trip.
Cancellation
Cancel for any reason, at any time, and everything you paid, the registration amount included, is refunded. If the helicopter cannot fly, you get a full refund or a new date free of charge. The full terms are in our terms and conditions.
When to go and what to pack
Flights run in May–June and September–March; July and August are mostly avoided because of the monsoon. Pithoragarh is around 10–22°C, but Gunji can go down to −5°C. Pack woollens, a windproof jacket, gloves, a cap, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm, and bring all your regular medicines. A plastic pouch for documents also helps.
Keep a buffer day
Mountain flights depend on the weather. Sometimes a flight is delayed by a few hours or moves to the next day, so please don't book a tight train or flight out of Pithoragarh on Day 4. One spare day in your plan saves a lot of stress. The operator flying your sectors is named on your quote; BookHelicopter.com arranges the yatra and does not fly the aircraft.
More helicopter yatras
For the main Kailash, see the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nepal. In Uttarakhand there are also the Chardham Yatra and Kedarnath Yatra by helicopter; see helicopter service in Uttarakhand.
