Himachal Pradesh · India
Kinner Kailash
A sacred parikrama around the Kinner Kailash
The trek
The demanding Kinner Kailash parikrama through Kinnaur, crossing the 5,242 m Charang La beneath the sacred Shivling rock, from Thangi to Chitkul.
The Kinner Kailash parikrama is a demanding and deeply sacred circuit around the Kinner Kailash massif in Kinnaur, home to the 79-foot natural rock Shivling revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. The route climbs from the Sutlej valley village of Thangi through Charang and the high meadow of Lalanti to cross the 5,242 m Charang La, the highest point of the trek, before descending to the famous last village of Chitkul in the Baspa valley.
It is a tough, high trek with a long, snowy pass day and real altitude, best walked from July to September once the Charang La is clear of heavy snow. Along the way the trail passes apple orchards, old Kinnauri villages, the Charang monastery and the sacred Shivling viewpoint, blending pilgrimage and high-mountain wilderness in equal measure.
Highlights
- The 5,242 m Charang La, the high point of the parikrama
- The sacred Kinner Kailash Shivling rock tower
- Old Kinnauri villages, orchards and the Charang monastery
- A finish at Chitkul, the last village of the Baspa valley
From
₹15,000
per person
- Free reschedule up to 21 days out
- Small groups, certified mountain leaders
- Oximeter, oxygen & evacuation plan on every route
Day by day
The itinerary
6 days from Kalpa / Thangi. Tap any day to read the detail — distances and altitudes are planning figures and may shift with conditions.
A drive from Kalpa/Reckong Peo down to the roadhead at Thangi, then the trek begins along the Charang stream through orchards and forest to the village camp at Lambar.
What's included
- Twin/triple-sharing tents on the trek
- All meals on the trek (veg, freshly cooked)
- Certified trek leader, guides and support staff
- Camping charges and local permits
- First-aid, oximeter and emergency oxygen
Not included
- Transport to and from Kinnaur (Reckong Peo / Thangi)
- Personal trekking gear and insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
In the field
The country you'll walk
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