The remaining 160 pilgrims in Simikot and Hilsa were airlifted this morning. In a massive exercise undertaken by the Embassy of India over 1400 pilgrims were evacuated from Simikot in last five days. These pilgrims were stranded in Simikot, Hilsa and Tibet side due to bad weather. Meanwhile, situation is back to normal and Kailash … Read more
387 pilgrims have been airlifted from Simikot by 21 flights and helicopters today. Now around 150 people are stranded in Simikot. These pilgrims are also likely to be evacuated soon. Besides Indian Embassy, the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Indian Railways also providing necessary support to the stranded pilgrims. The District Administration of Bahraich is … Read more
275 pilgrims were also brought to Simikot from Hilsa. According to Embassy of India in the last 3 days 883 stranded pilgrims have been evacuated from Simikot to Nepalgunj and Surkhet. Similarly, around 675 people were brought to Simikot from Hilsa as Simikot has better basic facilities. Since Tuesday 53 flights were operated and 142 … Read more
The stranded pilgrims were airlifted from Simikot to Surkhet in morning by 5 flights and 3 sorties of Nepal Army chopper arranged by the Embassy of India. Later these pilgrims were sent to Nepalgunj by the buses. The Embassy also operated 35 sorties of helicopters between Hilsa and Simikot and evacuated nearly 200 people from … Read more
VK Singh addressed the first batch of 58 Yatris going via Lipulekh pass. The batch was also briefed about arrangements made for Yatris en route. He termed it as the most difficult pilgrimage of devotees of Lord Shiv, considering the tough terrain. He also informed that special officers have been deputed to facilitate the pilgrimage. Bhupendra … Read more
Sushma Swaraj on Monday drew the lots for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2018. Addressing the media, Sushma Swaraj said that around 1580 pilgrims will undertake Yatra this year. The External Affairs Ministry also said that this year, two senior officials will accompany each batch. One of the two will be an experienced official who has already undertaken … Read more
