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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Final preparations reviewed for Kailash Mansarovar yatra
Pithoragarh: Pithoragarh district magistrate Vinod Kumar Goswami, on Friday, reviewed the final preparations for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra scheduled to resume on June 30 after a five-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Army, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) – the nodal agency for the yatra. To facilitate the journey, KMVN has arranged 13 buses, with two reserved as backup. The DM instructed the health department to establish base hospital facilities at Gunji and directed BRO to deploy earth movers at landslide-prone areas to ensure smooth vehicle movement, with road condition bulletins to be issued twice daily. He also instructed the establishment of a robust communication system for pilgrims and support staff. "The 23-day pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar will be conducted by road via Lipulekh pass. This year, only five batches – each comprising 50 pilgrims – will undertake the yatra. Pilgrims will also have the opportunity to visit Adi Kailash, Patal Bhuvaneshwar Cave Temple, and Jageswar Dham," said DM Goswami. Officials said the first batch will assemble in Delhi on June 30 to complete visa, fee, and medical formalities. The group will then proceed to Tanakpur on July 4, from where ITBP will escort them to Lipulekh. The last batch will depart on Aug 4, with the yatra concluding on Aug 26.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims to visit Adi Kailash
1 2 Pithoragarh: Pilgrims undertaking the revered Kailash Mansarovar yatra this year are set to visit the sacred Adi Kailash peak in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district. The yatra – resuming after a five-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic – will take the journey through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand from June 30. Located at an altitude of 5,945 m, Adi Kailash is a prominent religious site of the indigenous Rung community, who dwell in the upper reaches of the Himalayan region. "The community believes that Adi Kailash was the original abode of Lord Shiva, where he meditated before shifting to Mount Kailash due to human interference," said Krishna Garbyal, a Rung activist. "The Rung people performed their religious rituals at Kailash Mansarovar but after the 1962 India-China war, the traditional route was blocked so they began performing their rituals at Adi Kailash instead," he added. The site gained popularity after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited it in 2022. Last year more than 30,000 tourists travelled to the mountain. Pithoragarh district magistrate Vijay Kumar Goswami said, "On their return from China, pilgrims will visit the Adi Kailash. Instruction and budget has been allotted to the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) to increase basic preparations for boarding and lodging. Repair and construction work is in progress at Jolingkong." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo This year, 250 pilgrims divided into five batches of 50 members each will embark on the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. Pilgrims will undertake the journey primarily by vehicle and will be required to trek a 7-km stretch from Nabhidhang to Lipulekh Pass. The pilgrimage will commence from Tanakpur in the Kumaon region and conclude through Chaukori and Almora, officials said.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Prep for Kailash Mansarovar yatra underway with ramped up infra
Pithoragarh: The – a sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar – is set to resume from June 30 after a five-year hiatus prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN), the nodal agency for the yatra, has begun preparations for the pilgrimage. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Vijay Nath Shukla, general manager (tourist) of KMVN, said, "The foreign ministry has selected 250 pilgrims divided into five batches of 50 members each. This year, the total cost for the yatra is Rs 1.65 lakh per person. Of this, 1100 USD (approximately Rs 90,000 will be paid to China – an increase from 900 USD charged previously. KMVN will get Rs 55,000 and Rs 10,400 has been allocated for visa fee, medical, and eco tests. " The yatra will begin from Delhi and pilgrims will undertake the journey primarily by vehicle and will be required to trek a 7-km stretch from Nabhidhang to Lipulekh Pass. "Tenders have been invited for ponies and porters for the trek, while the capacity of guest houses at Nabhidhang and Gunji has also been increased from 50 to 100 beds," Shukla said. He added that a team of KMVN personnel has surveyed the route to prepare reports. "Repair and construction is in progress and will be completed in two weeks. This year, the pilgrimage will begin from Tanakpur in the Kumaon region." Girish Bhatt, junior engineer of KMVN, said, "The facilities of guesthouses at four camps — including Nabhidhang, Dharchula, Gunji, and Bundi — are being increased and pilgrims will have more facilities in the huts. Pilgrims will stay at Bundi on their return."
News18
26-04-2025
- News18
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: All You Need To Know About Dates, Itinerary, What To Pack
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is undertaken by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and the followers of the Bon religion. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume this year after a five-year hiatus. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently announced that the pilgrimage will begin on June 30. The Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting this yatra. The MEA and the state government are in charge of coordination and security. The KMVN will be responsible for ground logistics, food, accommodation and travel arrangements. The first group to take this trip will enter China on July 10. The last group of pilgrims will leave for India on August 22. What Is The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra? The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a holy trek taken by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and followers of the Bon religion. The pilgrimage requires devotees to climb as high as 15,000 feet during the journey. Why Was The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Suspended? The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was halted five years ago in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The international travel restrictions resulting from the pandemic prevented devotees from taking the yatra. The trek's resumption was further delayed because of border tensions between India and China. How To Take The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra? The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a challenging pilgrimage that starts in Delhi. To enter Tibet, pilgrims must travel through the Lipulekh Pass situated in the Pithoragarh district. Around 250 yatris undertake the pilgrimage, extending over 22 days. These pilgrims are divided into five batches of 50 each. Gunji – Yatris must spend two nights here to get accustomed to the high altitude. Nabhidang – Another two-night stop before the pilgrims cross into Tibet. Taklakot (Tibet, China) – The entry point into Tibet. Bundi – Pilgrims must spend one night at this location. Chaukori – Another night to be spent here. Almora – The final stop before Delhi, yatris must spend a night here. Delhi – The final location of arrival. What Should You Pack For The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra? Pilgrims must only focus on packing essentials for a safe and worry-free journey. Ensure you have enough thermal clothing, such as jackets. Trekking boots and warm socks are also required to protect you from the cold. Personal care items like sunscreen and lip balm may come in handy. Keep basic medication and a first-aid kit as well. Battery packs and torches will come in handy when it gets dark.
India Today
23-04-2025
- India Today
Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh to resume on June 30 after 5 years
The trip of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra stands out as a notable religious event of remembrance for Nepalese Hindus. This trip will resume on June 30, 2025 through Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand. It was suspended from 2020 because of COVID-19 and the ongoing war tensions between India and time 250 devotees will be allowed in groups of 50. This year's yatra is also historic because, for the first time, the Tawaghat-Lipulekh road was completed. Now the entire route from Tawaghat to Lipulekh pass is by DETAILS AND ITINERARYThe trek will last for 22 days, and it will commence in Delhi, Tanakpur, Dharchula and finally to Gunji. The pilgrims will spend a night at every station until they reach Gunji. At Gunji, there will be a two-day acclimatisation period. In the first group, the people set to go to China from Lipulekh pass will cross the border on July 10. The others are expected to return to India around August traveling back to Delhi, the pilgrims will camp at Almora, Chaukori, and Bundi. It seems that the yatra fare has not been set yet, but applications for the yatra will likely open in the next two or three the Indian side, the pilgrimage will be coordinated by the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) as the nodal AND PREPARATIONSadvertisementFor the devotees, the commencement of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra marks a long-awaited opportunity to undertake a suspended journey of half a pilgrimage is now possible due to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completing the Tawaghat-Lipulekh road in 2022, which allows for easier and safer travel for district magistrate of Pithoragarh and other local authorities are mobilising resources in anticipation of a surge in pilgrims and undertaking the necessary steps for accommodating safe and smooth steps include interdepartmental coordination for the management of logistics, medical help, and accommodation on the route is suggested that prospective pilgrims keep track of the application dates and procedures put forth by the Ministry of External Affairs and are advised to ensure that they possess the required health and fitness levels because of the physical nature of the undertaking.
