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.

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 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.

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

A few pilgrims in India were the first to experience a momentous occasion when they got to witness the revered Kailash Mansarovar, believed to be the home of Lord Shiva, from the Old Lipulekh pass from India for the first time.

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

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 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

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,

Uttarakhand Tourism has launched 'Mount Kailash Darshan from Indian Soil' pilgrimage under which the pilgrims can now witness Mount Kailash from the Old Lipulekh Peak along with Om Parvat in the Pittoragarh district of the state.