Kinner Kailash Yatra suspended due to adverse weather
The yatra will resume once weather conditions improve and the route is deemed safe by the authorities concerned, stated the district administration.
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Pilgrims have been requested to stay updated through official channels and follow all safety advisories, the administration added.
The yatra was earlier closed for July 21 and 22 due to inclement weather. It resumed on July 23, but has now been suspended once again.
The Kinner Kailash Yatra usually starts on July 15 and ends on Aug 30. Each day, 350 pilgrims are allowed to undertake the pilgrimage. Only individuals between 16 and 60 years of age are allowed to undertake the yatra, but as an exception, pilgrims between 60 and 70 years of age are allowed if they get a medical certificate from the primary health centre at Tangling in Kalpa tehsil of Kinnaur district.
The pilgrimage starts from Kalpa in Kinnaur district and ends at the 6,050-metre high peak of Kinner Kailash, considered the winter abode of Lord Shiva. The pilgrimage is considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhist. Registration is compulsory to participate in the yatra.
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