Shimla, Aug. 9 -- Due to inclement weather and route conditions, the Kinnaur district administration has decided that the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra will conclude on August 15, 2026.

Owing to the adverse weather and route conditions, the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra could not be conducted over the past two days, said officials. About 350 pilgrims are on the base camp and are awaiting to be sent to the cave to pay obeisance.

The Kinnaur Kailash (locally known as Kinnar Kailash) is the fourth most important peak among the group of five separate peaks in the Himalayas in separate locations collectively known as the Panch Kailash or "Five Kailashas". Kinnaur Kailash peak has a height of 6,050m. The trek typically takes five to six days to complete, cov...