Kinner Kailash Parikrama Trek, Himachal Pradesh
Considered to be one of the mythical abodes of Lord Shiva, Kinnaur holds a great religious significance for devotees of Lord Shiva as Mt. Kinner Kailash in the region boasts of housing a 79 ft. tall Shivlinga that changes its color which each passing moment. Mostly attempted by pilgrims, the Kinner Kailash Parikrama (circumambulation) trek is a test of one's faith, physical and mental fitness, and strong determination. Along the trek, while reveling yourselves in unmatched scenic vistas of beautiful meadows, apple orchards, hanging glaciers, and towering peaks, also be prepared to negotiate your ways through treacherous trails, climbing massive boulders, ascending narrow paths with loose gravel and stones, and crossing large water streams.
Commencing from the Thangi village near Chail, the Kinner Kailash Parikrama trek navigates you through scenic Charang Village, a high mountain pass of Charang La standing at an altitude of 17,200 ft. above sea level, finally ending at Manali via Chitkul, Tabo, and Losar.