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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Hundreds stranded on Kailash Yatra after landslide in Uttarakhand
A landslide in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district has stranded hundreds of pilgrims travelling on the Adi Kailash Yatra, according to Akashvani News. The landslide has completely blocked roads along the pilgrimage route, affecting both pilgrims and local residents. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has deployed a team to the site and is currently working to clear the debris and restore road access. #watch उत्तराखंड के पिथौरागढ़ जिले में आदि कैलाश यात्रा मार्ग पर ऐलागाढ़ के पास हुआ भारी भूस्खलन। भूस्खलन के कारण सैकड़ों कैलाश यात्री और स्थानीय लोग सड़क के दोनों ओर फंसे। बीआरओ की टीम सड़क खोलने में जुटी है। रिपोर्टः #राकेश_पंत, पिथौरागढ़ @AIRNewsHindi @DDNewsHindi May 20, 2025 Officials have not reported any casualties so far, but authorities continue to monitor the situation. Landslide-prone Himalayan terrain Located in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, Pithoragarh is highly vulnerable to landslides—especially during the monsoon and pre-monsoon seasons. In the 2024 monsoon season alone, Uttarakhand recorded 292 landslides, severely disrupting connectivity in hill districts. In December 2024, a major landslide on the Dharchula–Tawaghat National Highway near Zero Point stranded dozens of vehicles. Another landslide blocked the Tawaghat–Lipulekh road, cutting off access to the Darma, Byas, and Chauda valleys. About the Adi Kailash route The Adi Kailash pilgrimage is part of the sacred Panch Kailash circuit and passes through Dharchula and Lipulekh Pass in eastern Uttarakhand. The route includes both motorable roads and trekking sections. The site lies at an altitude of 5,945 metres.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Adi Kailash yatra halted after landslide blocks key route; find details here
A massive landslide has brought traffic to a complete halt along the Adi Kailash Yatra route in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, leaving hundreds of pilgrims stranded and prompting authorities to suspend the pilgrimage temporarily. The landslide blocked the strategic Dharchula-Lipulekh road, a critical segment of the Adi Kailash Yatra route. Triggered by continuous rainfall, the landslide brought down heavy debris and boulders, cutting off access to the remote Himalayan valleys of Darma, Chaudas, and Byas. According to officials, pilgrims and locals have been affected by the roadblock. Many were en route to the sacred Adi Kailash peak, which stands at an elevation of 5,945 m near the Indo-China border. The pilgrimage, which started on May 2, holds deep religious significance in Hindu tradition and attracts thousands of devotees each year. Although numerous teams and large equipment have been sent in by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to remove the debris, the size and quantity of the boulders are making the task challenging. As a precautionary measure, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has also closed a pedestrian suspension bridge between India and Nepal at the Alagad-Badugaon point, fearing further landslides or rockfalls due to ongoing slope-cutting work nearby. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Baca Undo Read more: Top 10 national parks in India ranked by tiger population District authorities have instructed tour operators to halt further pilgrim movement until the road is cleared. While no casualties have been reported, stranded pilgrims have been asked to remain in safe areas, and efforts are being made to provide them with food, shelter, and medical aid. District authorities stated that all necessary agencies are working to restore the blocked road and that efforts are ongoing to provide food, shelter, and medical support to those stranded. Pilgrims have been advised to remain in safe areas until the route is cleared. Read more: Attari-Wagah beating retreat ceremony resumes after 12 days: 2 news changes implemented The incident once again highlights the vulnerability of high-altitude roads in the Himalayas, particularly during pre-monsoon and monsoon periods. Local officials have advised travellers to stay updated through official channels and avoid unnecessary movement in the area until normalcy is restored. The Adi Kailash Yatra is on hold for now, as per the reports, while rescue and road-clearing operations continue, with officials concentrating on safely evacuating stranded people and reopening vital access points. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Adi Kailash yatra halted as landslide blocks Dharchula-Lipulekh road
Pithoragarh: The Adi Kailash Yatra , which began on May 2, has been put on halt after a massive landslide on Tuesday night blocked the Dharchula-Lipulekh road at Alagad, about 7km from Dharchula. A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel, Mahajan Mohan Ravindra, was injured in the incident after boulders fell on a barrack in the area. Four personnel were sleeping inside the barrack when the landslide struck. Ravindra was admitted to a hospital in Dharchula, said Juber Ansari, assistant commandant, SSB. The landslide was triggered by heavy rainfall in the region on Monday. Ongoing road construction on the stretch is also believed to have destabilised the hillside, making the area more vulnerable. All vehicular movement to the three higher Himalayan valleys -- Darma, Chaudas, and Vyas -- has been cut off due to the blockage, said Bhupendra Singh Mahar, district disaster management officer, Pithoragarh. "Hundreds of vehicles have been stuck on the road, many of them carrying pilgrims for the Adi Kailash yatra," Mahar said. The administration has issued an advisory to tour operators not to resume the yatra from Dharchula until the route is cleared. The SSB has also closed the pedestrian suspension bridge between India and Nepal (Alagad–Badugaon) as a precautionary measure since construction work is underway uphill from the bridge and there is a risk of falling boulders, said Ansari. He added that work to clear the road is underway and it is expected to be reopened by Wednesday.
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Business Standard
Hundreds stranded on Kailash Yatra after landslide in Uttarakhand
A landslide in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district has stranded hundreds of pilgrims travelling on the Adi Kailash Yatra, according to Akashvani News. The landslide has completely blocked roads along the pilgrimage route, affecting both pilgrims and local residents. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has deployed a team to the site and is currently working to clear the debris and restore road access. #watch उत्तराखंड के पिथौरागढ़ जिले में आदि कैलाश यात्रा मार्ग पर ऐलागाढ़ के पास हुआ भारी भूस्खलन। भूस्खलन के कारण सैकड़ों कैलाश यात्री और स्थानीय लोग सड़क के दोनों ओर फंसे। बीआरओ की टीम सड़क खोलने में जुटी है। रिपोर्टः #राकेश_पंत, पिथौरागढ़ @AIRNewsHindi @DDNewsHindi May 20, 2025 Officials have not reported any casualties so far, but authorities continue to monitor the situation. Landslide-prone Himalayan terrain Located in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, Pithoragarh is highly vulnerable to landslides—especially during the monsoon and pre-monsoon seasons. In the 2024 monsoon season alone, Uttarakhand recorded 292 landslides, severely disrupting connectivity in hill districts. In December 2024, a major landslide on the Dharchula–Tawaghat National Highway near Zero Point stranded dozens of vehicles. Another landslide blocked the Tawaghat–Lipulekh road, cutting off access to the Darma, Byas, and Chauda valleys. About the Adi Kailash route The Adi Kailash pilgrimage is part of the sacred Panch Kailash circuit and passes through Dharchula and Lipulekh Pass in eastern Uttarakhand. The route includes both motorable roads and trekking sections. The site lies at an altitude of 5,945 metres. Due to its high-altitude, mountainous terrain, the region frequently faces weather disruptions and landslide-related closures.
News18
20-05-2025
- News18
Hundreds Of Pilgrims Stranded Due To Landslides Across Adi Kailash Route, Relief Work On
Last Updated: A team from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has reached the site and efforts are on to remove the debris and restore the road. Hundreds of pilgrims are stranded in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand after a landslide blocked the route completely on the Adi Kailash route. A team from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has reached the site and efforts are on to remove the debris and restore the road at the earliest. Meanwhile, the administration is closely monitoring the situation and relief work is in progress. The Adi Kailash Yatra is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Adi Kailash is considered the second most sacred of the 'Panch Kailash' (Five Kailashas). Notably, the pilgrimage situated on the hills of Uttarakhand is located at a height of 5,945 metres and is subjected to heavy landslides during the monsoon season. First Published:
