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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Coffee table books, gift hampers for Mansarovar pilgrims
: The Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan in Indirapuram is gearing up to welcome the first batch of pilgrims set to arrive on Wednesday. The Mansarovar Yatra is resuming after a five-year hiatus following the Covid-19 pandemic, and the district administration aims to provide a smooth and memorable experience for the devotees. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This will be the first time that the Bhawan will be utilised for its official purpose since its construction in 2020. The inaugural batch of 50 devotees from across the country is expected to arrive sometime after noon on Wednesday. A total of 750 pilgrims will arrive in batches of 50 until Aug 25. ADM (city) Vikas Kashyap told TOI that each pilgrim will receive a thoughtful hamper containing a tulsi rudraksh mala, a bag, cap, umbrella, tracksuit, t-shirt, and a memento. "It is an effort from us to make the journey as smooth and memorable as possible," Kashyap said. Additionally, pilgrims will also be presented with a coffee table book featuring literature about Kailash Mansarovar. Each batch of pilgrims will stay at the Bhawan for four days, during which they will undergo document verification, medical examination, and complete other formalities at the Ministry of External Affairs office in Delhi. Buses arranged by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam and Sikkim Tourism Development Cooperation (STDC), responsible for logistical arrangements on the Indian side, will transport pilgrims to and from the Bhawan. District magistrate Deepak Meena said that fire safety mock drills, electrical safety NOC, and other necessary safety measures have been put in place ahead of arrivals. "We have instructed officials to ensure that lights, air-conditioners, and all other electrical fittings are fully functional. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Food and first-aid arrangements are also being made to ensure their stay is comfortable and safe," the DM said. The send-off for the first batch of pilgrims is scheduled for June 15, he added. Essential facilities such as a travel booking desk and a money exchange kiosk have also been set up at the bhawan for the pilgrims' convenience. Signages have been prominently displayed for easy navigation, and yoga sessions will also be offered at the Bhawan. Ghaziabad chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Akhilesh Mohan said that face masks and sanitisers will also be readily available for the pilgrims. "The health department is ensuring that medical supplies at the bhawan are sufficient and will also be following Covid safety protocols for the pilgrims. If we see any symptomatic person, Covid testing will be done. However, unnecessary testing will be avoided," he said.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
Avian enthusiasts thrilled as Thailand's national bird spotted for first time in Uttarakhand's Ranikhet
DEHRADUN: In a remarkable discovery, the Siamese Fireback, Thailand's national bird, has been spotted for the first time in the forest area of Ranikhet, a popular tourist destination in Almora district in Uttarakhand. Nature and bird enthusiasts are excited by this rare sighting. Surendra Singh Jalal, a bird enthusiast associated with Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam, captured the bird on camera recently. The sighting was made in a dense forest, approximately 600 metres away from Binsar Mahadev temple. Jalal told TNIE he was "thrilled" to spot the rare bird in its natural habitat. He emphasized the sighting's significance, stating it "opens new avenues for birdwatching" and highlights the region's rich potential for avian tourism. According to forest department sources, the Siamese Fireback is commonly found in the dense, humid forests of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Its grey body, brilliant blue-orange wings, red beak, and elegant gait make it highly attractive. In sunlight, the metallic sheen of its feathers is often described as a living painting.
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."
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.
