OM Parvat (also known as Adi Kailash, Little Kailash, Jonglingkong Peak, Baba Kailash, Chhota Kailash) is an ancient holy Hindu mountain in the Himalayan mountain range, lying in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India, near Sinla pass. Its appearance is distinctly similar to Mount Kailash in Tibet. In addition, its snow deposition pattern gives the impression of the Hindu sacred syllable 'AUM' (ॐ) written on it. This majestic letter ॐ clearly stands out when the snow starts melting at the end of the winter season. Near Om Parvat lie the beautiful Parvati Lake and the Jonglingkong Lake, both of which are frozen for most parts of the year. Jonglingkong and the Parvati Lake, like Lake Mansarovar, are sacred to the Hindus. Just opposite to the peak of OM Parvat, also lies the mountain Parwati Muhar.
India-Nepal and India-Sino border: The town is a sensitive area as it shares its borders with both Nepal and China. However, the area has always remained peaceful place and an excellent example of good inter-cultural ties between the nations.
