Pithoragarh, Oct 18 (PTI) A record number of 31,187 pilgrims have visited Adi Kailash so far this year, beating its previous year's record, an official said on Saturday.

Located in the Dharchula area of ​​Pithoragarh district, Adi Kailash is situated at an altitude of 6,310 metres. It is also referred to as Chotta Kailash and is considered to be a replica of Mount Kailash.

According to Dharchula SDM Jitendra Verma, the record number of pilgrims is despite the fact that during monsoon, heavy rain-triggered landslides disrupted the yatra.

However, the natural calamities could not dampen the enthusiasm of the devotees, Verma highlighted.

In 2024, the sacred mountain-top was visited by 29,352 pilgrims, Verma said, highlighting that this abode of Lord Shiva rec

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