31/07/2014
THE KINNOUR KAILASH YATRA
The Kinnour Kailash Shivlingam, one of the mythical abodes of Lord Shiva, is a 79 foot vertical rock in the Kinnour Kailash mountain range. On a clear day, one can see the Shivlingam which changes color during the course of the day. This Rock face is in between the 20,000 ft Kinnour Kailash ranges of Mt. Kailash (19,850 ft) & Mt. Jorkanden (21,237 ft).
There is a logical route which is taken by pilgrims and locals of the region to reach this holy rock . This trek can be done in a span of 2 to 3 days.
Folklore about Kinnour Kailash
According to Hindu Mythology this is a very sacred place in the Indian Himalayas as it is associated with lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. A natural pond/Kund near Kinnar Kailash peak, known as Parvati Kund, is considered to be a creation of Goddess Parvati. She worshipped here for a long time. It is also the meeting place for Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati . For this reason Ganesh Park or Kailash Darshan Park was earlier called Ashiqui Park.
Mythology states that Lord Shiva conducted a meeting of Goddesses and Gods at Kinnour Kailash peak every winter. This accounts for the Yatra that takes place every year during this time by devotees of Lord Shiva and local deities.
Trek Facts
Altitude : 20830 ft (approx)
Trek Type : Hardest
5 Days Trek
