Thousands of pilgrims travel to the north to have a glimpse of the snow-covered mountain peak that is considered to be the holiest place, that is, mount Kailash. On October 3, Indian pilgrims were able to witness the sight of Kailash Parvat from Indian land for the first time.

Uttarakhand Tourism conducted the first successful trip including Darshan of Mount Kailash, Adi Kailash and Om Parvat from Indian soil. The darshan of Mount Kailash was done from Old Lipulekh Peak from where the pilgrims could pay homage to their revered deity from Indian soil.

For the first time, Hindu pilgrims on Thursday (3 October), were able to witness the sacred Kailash peak, considered the abode of Lord Shiva, from the Indian territory unlike from Tibet earlier.

Uttarakhand Tourism has introduced the "Mount Kailash Darshan from Indian Soil" pilgrimage, allowing devotees to view Mount Kailash from Old Lipulekh Peak in Pithoragarh. The package includes a 4-night/5-day tour with helicopter rides,

In an historic first, Pilgrims got sacred Kailash peak, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, from the Old Lipulekh pass inside the Indian territory

The first batch of pilgrims had the darshan on October 3, from Old Lipulekh Peak at 18,000 feet. This is a Himalayan pass at the border between Kumaon, India and Tibet. It was used in ancient times by traders, holy men and pilgrims between India and Tibet.

Uttarakhand Tourism launches Mount Kailash Darshan from Indian soil, package includes helicopter tickets from Pithoragarh to Gunji and back with accommodation

Uttarakhand tourism today started the first successful trip to darshan of Mount Kailash, AdiKailash and Om Parvat. The darshan was done from Old Lipulekh Peak from where the pilgrims could pay homage to their revered deity.

Uttarakhand Tourism has achieved a milestone by organising the first successful pilgrimage, offering a sacred darshan of Mount Kailash, Adi Kailash, and Om Parvat from Indian soil

For the first time on Thursday, pilgrims gazed at the sacred Mount Kailash peak in Tibet from the Indian soil. This was made possible by the joint efforts of Uttarakhand Tourism, Border Roads Organisation,

Pilgrims viewed the sacred Kailash peak from the Old Lipulekh pass inside India for the first time. Five pilgrims trekked 2.5 km and were emotionally overwhelmed at this historic sight. The trip was part of a pilot project by the Uttarakhand tourism department since the pilgrimage through Tibet has been suspended due to COVID-19.