Landslide Halts Adi Kailash Yatra, Over 350 Pilgrims Stopped
A landslide has disrupted the Adi Kailash Yatra route, with more than 350 pilgrims reportedly stopped.
Current Summary
A fresh landslide at Mangti Nala, which occurred overnight, has blocked the Adi Kailash pilgrimage route toward Gunji in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, halting more than 350 pilgrims at Dharchula. Pilgrims have been asked to remain at the Dharchula base camp until road connectivity is restored. According to Dhan Singh Bisht, in-charge of the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) base camp at Dharchula, the Border Roads Organisation had cleared snow from the stretch between Kuti and Jolingkong two days earlier, which had allowed groups of pilgrims to reach near Jolingkong for darshan of Adi Kailash. However, an approximately 8-km portion of the route remains under heavy snow, adding further difficulty to the journey. Authorities are monitoring road conditions before allowing pilgrims to proceed further. No injuries or casualties have been reported.
What We Know
- A landslide has affected the Adi Kailash Yatra route in Uttarakhand.
- More than 350 pilgrims have reportedly been stopped as a result.
- The landslide occurred overnight at Mangti Nala, on the route toward Gunji
- Pilgrims have been asked to stay at the Dharchula base camp until the road reopens
- BRO had cleared snow between Kuti and Jolingkong two days earlier, enabling some pilgrim groups to reach near Jolingkong for darshan
- An approximately 8-km stretch of the route remains under heavy snow
What Is Still Unclear
- The exact location of the landslide
- Whether there are any casualties or injuries
- The current status of rescue, clearance or diversion efforts
- Which agency is leading the response
Pilgrims on the Adi Kailash route should await official confirmation before continuing and follow local administration guidance.
What Changed
- 2 Oct, 05:51 pmOfficials have identified the landslide location as Mangti Nala, which occurred overnight, blocking the route toward Gunji. Pilgrims have been asked to remain at the Dharchula base camp. KMVN base camp in-charge Dhan Singh Bisht said the Border Roads Organisation had cleared snow between Kuti and Jolingkong two days earlier, allowing some pilgrim groups to reach near Jolingkong for darshan, but an approximately 8-km stretch of the route remains under heavy snow. Authorities are monitoring road conditions before allowing further pilgrim movement.
- 2 Oct, 02:51 pmSignal detected: Landslide Halts Adi Kailash Yatra, Over 350 Pilgrims Stopped