Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Landslide Blocks Vaishno Devi Shrine Track, Pilgrimage Continues
Heavy rains caused a landslide that closed the new path to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
Luckily, people can still use the older path to get there.
The rides, like the battery car and helicopters, are not running right now.
The landslide occurred near a viewpoint on the new path.
Another landslide blocked the path to a nearby temple.
The government is working to clear away the fallen rocks and dirt to make the paths safe again.
The Lieutenant Governor has asked officials to find dangerous spots along the path and make them safer.
A fresh landslide blocked the new track to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
The pilgrimage is proceeding via the old route, with battery car and helicopter services suspended.
The landslide happened near the Himkoti route's Satya viewpoint.
A landslide also affected the track to the Bhairav temple.
Agencies are working to clear debris from both tracks.
- Who
- Officials and agencies are responding to the situation.
- What
- A landslide blocked the new track to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
- When
- Thursday, likely June 26th, though it's not explicitly stated.
- Where
- Near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Triggered by heavy rains.
- Location
- Vaishno Devi shrine, Jammu and Kashmir
- Event
- Landslide
- Impact
- New track blocked, old route open
- Services
- Battery car and helicopter services suspended
- Cause
- Heavy rains
- Action
- Debris clearing by agencies
