Summer
- Type
- Temple / Spiritual
- District
- Pithoragarh
- Location
- Near Lipulekh Pass, Pithoragarh District
- Why it matters
- Famous for the natural snow deposit on its face that forms the sacred Hindu "Om" symbol; visible en route to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
A remote Himalayan peak near the India-Tibet border whose snow pattern naturally resembles the sacred Om symbol. Considered a manifestation of Lord Shiva, it lies on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route and requires special permits and a fitness clearance to visit.
What to carry
- Heavy woolens and down jacket
- High-altitude trekking gear
- Medical fitness certificate
- Personal medicines and oxygen support
- Government ID and permits