05/06/2025
May 20, 2025
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
A landslide has occurred in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India, stranding hundreds of pilgrims en route to the Adi Kailash shrine. According to a report by Akashvani News, the landslide has completely blocked the road, causing hardship for both pilgrims and locals.
A team from the Border Road Organization (BRO) has already arrived at the scene and has begun clearing the rubble. Active work is underway to restore transport links and ensure people's safety.
Adi Kailash is an important destination for religious pilgrimage and the incident has raised concerns among relatives of the pilgrims in the region.
Source (https://english.jagran.com/india/adi-kailash-yatra-landslide-hundreds-of-devotees-stranded-in-uttarakhands-pithoragarh-yatra-route-blocked-relief-efforts-on-10238961) Source (https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/hundreds-of-kailash-yatra-pilgrims-stranded-after-landslide-in-uttarakhands-pithoragarh-2727502-2025-05-20) Source (https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/kailash-yatra-landslide-pithoragarh-uttarakhand-pilgrims-stranded-125052000793_1.html)