Mount Kailash Darshan from Uttarakhand
Mount Kailash Darshan from Indian Soil: A Divine Pilgrimage Experience
The Tourism Department of Uttarakhand has launched a special pilgrimage package, “Mount Kailash Darshan from Indian Soil”, allowing devotees to experience the spiritual presence of Mount Kailash from within India. This initiative provides a rare opportunity to witness the holy mountain, along with the revered peaks of Adi Kailash and Om Parvat, from Old Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand.
Significance of Mount Kailash in Hinduism
Mount Kailash is one of the five abodes of Lord Shiva, with three located in Himachal Pradesh (Kinnaur Kailash, Mani Mahesh, and Shrikhand Mahadev), Adi Kailash in Uttarakhand, and Mount Kailash itself in Tibet. Known as Mahadeva’s divine residence, the mountain holds great significance, and this package offers a way to pay homage to the deity from India.
Discovering the Mount Kailash Viewpoint from Lipulekh Pass
The viewpoint at Old Lipulekh Peak was recently discovered by a team from Uttarakhand Tourism, BRO, and ITBP and provides a crystal-clear view of Mount Kailash from Indian soil. The Tourism Department has collaborated with these agencies to establish a package covering Mount Kailash, Adi Kailash, and Om Parvat, allowing devotees to have a sacred experience without crossing international borders.
KMVN Tour Package for Mount Kailash Darshan
This exclusive KMVN tour package includes helicopter tickets from Pithoragarh to Gunji, where visitors will stay in comfortable KMVN accommodations or homestays. Pilgrims can now enjoy a seamless journey with no long road travel, reaching the stunning vantage points for a darshan of Mount Kailash and nearby sacred sites.
First Pilgrimage Group's Historic Journey
On Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, 2024, the first group of pilgrims embarked on this momentous journey, witnessing the majestic Mount Kailash from Old Lipulekh Peak on October 3. This tour also included a visit to Om Parvat, adding to the spiritual experience. This initiative fulfills the longstanding wish of many devotees who seek an alternative to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
KMVN Package Details and Booking Information
This 4-night/5-day package, priced at INR 80,000 per person (inclusive of GST), covers helicopter travel, accommodation, and access to breathtaking mountain views. Bookings can be made through the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam website (kmvn.in), making it easy for pilgrims to secure their place in this historic pilgrimage.
On the Ground: Pilgrims' Experiences
The first group of pilgrims, hailing from various Indian states, expressed profound gratitude for this initiative. The sight of Mount Kailash from Old Lipulekh brought overwhelming emotions, marking a spiritual milestone for all. Devotees like Neeraj Chowksey from Bhopal and Amandeep Kumar Jindal from Chandigarh praised the government for making this sacred journey possible, highlighting the impact this tour will have for Shiva devotees worldwide.
