The
Kinnaur Kailash (locally known as Kinner Kailash) is a
mountain in the Kinnaur district of the Indian state Himachal
Pradesh. The Kinnaur Kailash has a height of 6500 meters and
is considered as sacred by both Hindu and Buddhist Kinnauris.
The Kinnaur Kailash Range borders the district of Kinnaur in
the south and is dominated by the Kinnaur Kailash peak at an
altitude of 6349m and Jorkanden peak at an altitude of 6473m.
The pass accessible on the trek is the Charang La at an
elevation of 5300m. It is considered as the toughest trek in
Himachal Pradesh.
Legend
'Kinner Kailash' is considered winter residence of Lord Shiva.
It is said that Lord Shiva conduct a meeting of all Devi-Devtas
on Kinner Kailash Top in month of January. As per legend it
finds its presence since the time of bhasmasur, the Deadly Asur/demon
who got a boon/vardan from lord Shiva that whoso ever head is
will be touched by him, will be turned into bhasma or ashes.
Seeing the powerful effects of this boon he tried to bhasma Lord
Shiva. Lord Shiva kept on hiding from place to place and then
finally came to this place. He resided here for some time
meditating with Lord Vishnu. Then finally Lord Vishnu helped him
by killing the demon. The Shrine is filled with amazing aura and
one can feel it.
Trekking
The
Trekking to Kinner Kailash Starts from July end to August. At
the time of Janmashtmi 10 days special arrangement are made for
food and shelter on the top. The Kinner Kailash Trek is of two
days start from early morning with a stay in goofa at night,
next day the Kinner Kailash visit starts early in the morning
reaches the Shiva ling point about 9 am and there after the
Return Journey starts. Kinner Kailash is among Panch Kailashes,
Shri Khand Kailash, Aadi Kailash, Kailash Mansarover, Mani
Mahesh Lake.
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