Jammu & Kashmir authorities have implemented sweeping closures of trekking routes across the region. Here is the latest status based on official orders and trekking community updates:
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 to Resume on June 30 After 5-Year Break
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025, a sacred pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers, will resume on June 30, 2025, after a five-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This spiritual journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar via the Lipulekh Pass (17,000 feet) in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district is organized by the Uttarakhand Government and Ministry of External Affairs […]
Kedarnath Ropeway Project : Reach Kedarnath in Just 36 Minutes
The Indian government has recently approved the construction of a 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath, a significant pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand. This project, valued at approximately ₹4,081 crore, aims to revolutionize travel for pilgrims by reducing the journey time from 8-9 hours to just 36 minutes. The ropeway will utilize advanced Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) technology, capable of […]
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Likely to Resume Soon: India and China Reach Consensus
Super Trekkers News Desk | December 18, 2024 The much-awaited Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume after a significant breakthrough in diplomatic talks between India and China. During the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives held in Beijing on December 18, 2024, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to reviving the historic pilgrimage. This development comes after a five-year hiatus, […]