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

Pithoragarh: Pilgrims on Thursday had the first-ever view of the sacred Kailash peak, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, from the Old Lipulekh pass inside the Indian territory. The Old Lipulekh pass is situated in the Vyas valley of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand and it carries immense religious significance.

The first batch of pilgrims started on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2 (Wednesday) and witnessed the majestic Mount Kailash on Thursday, from Old Lipulekh Peak along with Om Parvat, the news agency ANI reported citing the chief minister's office (CMO).