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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Hails Adi Kailash Yatra Start, Says State Ready

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has declared the state fully prepared for the Adi Kailash Yatra, which commenced on Friday. He noted that the pilgrimage has seen a dramatic surge in visitors since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit in 2023, with over 40,000 pilgrims last year. Dhami emphasized ongoing infrastructure improvements across religious sites, including road repairs and modern amenities. The Char Dham Yatra, which began on April 19, has already attracted nearly 500,000 pilgrims in just 17 days.

Key Points: Adi Kailash Yatra Begins: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Confirms Readiness

  • Adi Kailash Yatra commences in Pithoragarh district
  • CM Dhami calls day auspicious, state fully prepared
  • PM Modi's 2023 visit boosted visitor numbers significantly
  • Over 40,000 visited Adi Kailash last year, up from few hundred
  • Infrastructure improvements underway across all religious sites
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami calls commencement of Adi Kailash Yatra "auspicious", says "state is fully prepared"

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami calls commencement of Adi Kailash Yatra auspicious, says state fully prepared for smooth pilgrimage with enhanced infrastructure.

"The pilgrimage to Adi Kailash and Parvati Kund also commenced today... our state is fully prepared and all arrangements are in place for a smooth journey. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Almora, May 1

As the sacred Adi Kailash Yatra has started on Friday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state is fully prepared and all arrangements are in place for a smooth journey. Adi Kailash, located at an altitude of 5,945m in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, is often visited alongside Om Parvat.Calling the day "auspicious', CM Dhami said, "The pilgrimage to Adi Kailash and Parvati Kund also commenced today... Since the Prime Minister visited Adi Kailash, Parvati Kund, Gunji, Jageshwar Dham, and Pithoragarh in 2023, the number of visitors has increased manifold. Last year, more than 600,000 devotees visited Jageshwar Dham, and we expect that figure to rise this year. Similarly, Adi Kailash, which previously saw only a few hundred visitors annually, reached a record of over 40,000 people last year. Our Chardham Yatra is currently underway; in just 17 days, nearly 5,00,000 pilgrims have visited... We are improving infrastructure across all religious sites, including the Dola pilgrimage route, Jageshwar Dham, Bagnath, Purnagiri Maiya, and the shrines of Maa Barahi. We are striving to ensure every district's holy sites are equipped with modern amenities... our state is fully prepared and all arrangements are in place for a smooth journey."

Speaking on the issues of road infrastructure, he said, "Work is underway on that, and we're constantly striving to ensure good roads. This year, the weather has been a bit bad at times, and I've consistently directed that pothole-free roads be built everywhere. We're making all the necessary arrangements for the roads and other things."

The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most significant religious pilgrimages in India, formally began on April 19 with rituals across multiple shrines. The annual pilgrimage to Kedarnath Temple commenced with the ceremonial departure of the Panchmukhi palanquin of Lord Kedarnath from its winter seat at Omkareshwar Temple.

- ANI

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Priya S
‍ I live near Pithoragarh and it's incredible how this yatra has transformed the local economy! Last year we had so many small homestays opening up, and local artisans got a massive boost. But honestly, the pothole situation on the last 20km stretch to the base camp is terrible. The CM says he's directing for pothole-free roads - bhai, we've been hearing that for years! 😅 At least they should ensure the roads are motorable during the yatra season.
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Ravi K
️ The government's push for religious tourism is commendable, but we can't ignore the environmental impact. Adi Kailash is near the border area and ecologically sensitive. More than 40,000 visitors last year must have left a lot of plastic waste. The Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam should implement strict eco-tourism guidelines - ban single-use plastics, arrange proper waste disposal, and limit daily visitors. Banchte rahe toh hi yatra chalti rahegi! 🌿
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Michael C
️‍♂️ As someone who trekked to Adi Kailash in 2022 (before the boom), I'm both happy and worried. Happy that more people get to experience this spiritual gem, but worried about preservation. The 17km trek from Gunji is no joke at high altitude. The state should invest in proper signage, emergency rescue services, and maybe oxygen cylinders at base camps. Not everyone who visits is physically fit - we saw several pilgrims struggling last time. Safety first!
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Suresh O
😊 Very happy to see our Uttarakhand government working on all religious sites simultaneously - Dola, Jageshwar, Bagnath, Purnagiri Maiya, aur Maa Barahi sabka vikas ho raha hai. But let's not forget the local yatris who have been visiting these places for

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