Tanakpur, July 8 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday flagged off the first batch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 from Tanakpur, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage through the Lipulekh route. A total of 49 pilgrims set out on their spiritual journey towards Lipulekh Gunji.

The Chief Minister welcomed the pilgrims with traditional offerings and extended his best wishes for a safe, smooth and spiritually enriching pilgrimage.

The first batch comprises 49 devotees from different parts of the country.

Addressing the gathering, CM Dhami highlighted the spiritual significance of Uttarakhand and said, "It is a matter of pride for us that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is known as the land of Lord Shiva. This is considered t...