om parvat

For the first time, snow has disappeared from om parvat in Uttarakhand, a peak famous for its natural "Om" snow pattern, due to reduced rainfall, rising temperatures, pollution, and forest fires. This unprecedented event has shocked locals and threatens tourism, highlighting climate change's severe impact on the Himalayan ecosystem. The loss underscores the urgent need for sustainable practices, reduced emissions, and strict regulations to preserve the fragile environment and address the ongoing climate crisis.

Uttarakhand govt's aerial darshan project, including PM Modi's visit, using MI17 helicopter for tourists to view Adi Kailash and om parvat, receives praise from Sachin Kurve with an initial package rate of Rs 26,000.

The Uttarakhand cabinet approved helicopter sightseeing tours of Adi Kailash and om parvat. Dialysis reimbursement under Atal Ayushman Yojana increased to 100%. 100 PhD research students will receive a monthly stipend. The cabinet also approved a rehabilitation policy for the 300MW Lakhwar power project and a 300-bed cancer hospital.

Pilgrims can now enjoy a hassle-free heli-darshan from Delhi to Adi Kailash and om parvat with the Uttarakhand government's new three-month chopper service. Priced at INR 71,000 after subsidy, this initiative enhances winter tourism and spiritual travel, offering a convenient two to three-day round trip.

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board's tour to Adi Kailash and om parvat aims to boost tourism in Kumaon region. The itinerary covers various locations and travel modes, appealing to visitors after PM Modi's Parvati Kund visit.

The sudden melting of snow on om parvat in Pithoragarh district, erasing its iconic 'Om' symbol, has alarmed locals and experts. Recent snowfall restored the symbol, but factors like global warming, increased tourism, and construction are blamed for unusual melting. Temperatures surged, and tourist numbers rose sharply since a road was built in 2020.

The unusual snowfall in Uttarakhand in May has hampered the Adi Kailash yatra, where pilgrims travel to Pithoragarh's Dharchula block to visit the mountain of the same name at a height of 19,000 feet, which is a "replica of" the Kailash mountain.

The first batch of 19 pilgrims for the Adi Kailash yatra, including nine women, were flagged off from Nainital's Kathgodam by the Kumaoun Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) officials as per the Kumaoni traditions on Thursday.

Unusual events, including the falling of idols, a crying Kumari, and astrological predictions, have sparked fears of impending doom. The disappearance of the OM symbol from om parvat and disruptive behavior at Kedarnath further fuel these anxieties, prompting increased religious activity.

BJP National President JP Nadda visited Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh, engaging with soldiers stationed on the China border. He spent the night in Gunji, reviewing development projects under the Vibrant Village scheme. Nadda praised the soldiers' dedication to protecting the nation's borders and learned about tourism initiatives in the region.

A group of jawans and officers of border guarding force, Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB), will undertake a 10-day high altitude expedition in Kalapani in Pithoragarh district from January 14, in a bid to acclimatize the personnel to search and rescue operations in tough terrain.

A joint team of Patanjali Ayurved and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) on Wednesday claimed to have discovered two unexplored peaks in Harsil valley, between Uttarkashi and Gangotri.

Actress Ananya Panday recently visited the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Dwarka, sharing glimpses of her spiritual journey on Instagram. Accompanied by her mother, Bhavana Pandey, the 'CTRL' star offered prayers to Lord Shiva, seen in a simple ethnic outfit with a sans-makeup look and a chandan tilak.

The Border Road Organisation (BRO) on Thursday announced that it had completed the construction of the 160-feet New Bailey Bridge connecting the last security post of the Indian Army on the India-China border to the country at Nabhidhang here.

In the wake of the construction of a highway near the Indo-Tibet border in Uttarakhand which is expected to be completed by next year-end, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN), the nodal agency for tourism activities in the Kumaon region, on Thursday announced that it had entered into an arrangement with a Noida-based travel firm to start tour packages for pilgrims who wish to undertake the Adi Kailash yatra.