Kinnaur Kailash Yatra from July 15; registration, medical certificate mandatory

The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra in Kinnaur district has been scheduled from July 15 to August 30. Registration as well as medical certificate for the yatra has been made mandatory by the district administration.

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During a meeting held regarding the schedule of the yatra, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kalpa, Amit Kaltaik, said “Just like every year, Kinnaur Kailash Yatra will begin from Tangling village and the possibility of using the Purbani Kanda route will be considered only after reviewing the current condition of the trail.”

“A base camp will be set up at Malling Khatta in Tangling village. All pilgrims will undergo a medical check-up. It is only after depositing a green fee of Rs 200 that they will be permitted to proceed on the yatra. Submission of the registration form, medical certificate and green fee is compulsory for all,” he said.

An online portal for the pilgrimage will be launched on July 11 and offline services will begin at Tangling village from July 14.

He further said that Forest Range Officer Manmohan Singh has been appointed the nodal officer for reporting the movement of pilgrims during the yatra. He said that police, Forest, Home Guard and Health Departments have been directed to submit the list of staff to be deployed from their respective departments by July 11 and to ensure mutual coordination to avoid any shortcomings during the pilgrimage.

The SDM has directed for the constitution of a Quick Response Team (QRT) to deal immediately with any emergency situation. He also emphasised maintaining cleanliness throughout the pilgrimage to ensure a successful and smooth event. He appealed to the pilgrims to act responsibly and help preserve the sanctity of the yatra.

The SDM also directed the officials of the Health Department to ensure all kinds of medical requirements and to provide medical facilities at most locations along the route. He called upon the stakeholders from local panchayats to cooperate with the district administration to ensure the pilgrimage is conducted smoothly.

Additionally, the concerned departments were directed to ensure timely availability of basic amenities like public toilets, solar lighting, clean drinking water, resting points, oxygen cylinders and medical services at various locations along the route.

“Keeping in view the health and safety of the devotees, oxygen cylinders and a medical officer will be stationed at Ganesh Park, while a paramedical team and small oxygen cylinders will be available at Parvati Cave,” he saided.

The SDM assured that strict safety and logistical arrangements have been made by the district administration to ensure the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage and the safety of the devotees.