Keeping in view the ensuing Manimahesh pilgrimage commencing on the auspicious occasion of Janamashtmi on August 22, Chamba DC Devesh Kumar has issued directives to the Divisional Forest Officer, Bharmour, to invite tenders with regard to the setting up of a ropeway linking the base camp at Hadsar with the sacred Manimahesh lake atop as early as possible.
The DC hoped that on completion, the ropeway would go a long way in facilitating pilgrims during their pilgrimage when their luggage would be transported by the ropeway and they would be able to climb the steep hill easily.The Kailash Mount, the abode of Lord Shiva and situated at an altitude of about 5,656 m, is clearly visible to devotees, pilgrims and tourists from the Manimahesh lake, which is nestled at an altitude of 4,170 m in the mountainous hilly region of Bharmour in Chamba district.
“A serai bhawan is also in the pipeline for the stay of pilgrims, who especially come from Jammu and Kashmir on foot passing through the Khundi Maral area of Chamba bordering J&K,” the DC added.
Courtsey : The Tribune