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.

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

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.

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,