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Om Parvat | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 6,191 metres (20,312 ft) |
Coordinates | 30°12′00″N 81°15′00″ECoordinates: 30°12′00″N 81°15′00″E |
Geography | |
Location in Nepal
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Location | Pithoragarh District, Uttarakhand, India |
Parent range | Himalayas |
Sacred Status
It is considered sacred by Hindus and its snow deposition pattern resembles the sacred 'OM' (ॐ). Its appearance is distinctly similar to Mount Kailash in Tibet.[1] Near Om Parvat lie Parvati Lake and Jonglingkong Lake. Jonglingkong Lake is sacred, as Lake Manasarovar, to the Hindus. Opposite to this peak is a mountain called Parvati Muhar with a pass with the same name. The Om Parvat is disputed between Nepal and India who have not agreed about the border line between the two countries. The Om Parvat is currently on the Indo-Nepalese border face "Om/ॐ" in India and the back of the mountain in Nepal.Om Parvat and Adi Kailash
The Om Parvat and Adi Kailash (also known as Baba Kailash, Chotta Kailash or Shiva Kailash) are not one and the same.[2]Om Parvat can be viewed en route to the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from the last camp below Lipulekh Pass at Nabhidhang India-China border post protected by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police also has Public Works Department guest house on the Nepali side.[3] Many trekkers to Adi Kailash often make a diversion to view Om Parvat. Om Parvat is located near Nabhi Dhang camp (Nepal) on Mount Kailash-Lake Manasarovar yatra route.[2]
The Adi Kailash or Shiva Kailash is located in a different direction, near Sin La pass and near Brahma Parvat, the base camp of Adi Kailash is 17 km from the Kutti village at sacred Jolingkong Lake with a Hindu Shiva temple.[4][2]
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