Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Himachal to Formulate SOP for Manimahesh Yatra
The Himachal Pradesh government is making plans for the Manimahesh Yatra, a big pilgrimage in Chamba district.
They will create special rules to make the journey safer and easier.
Social groups that set up free food stalls, called langars, along the way won't have to pay any fees.
The government also talked about helping people during recent floods and suggested fixing a big road using money from local hydroelectric projects.
They used helicopters to rescue over 16,000 pilgrims during the yatra.
The government also warned about spreading false rumors during disasters.
Himachal Pradesh government to formulate SOP for Manimahesh Yatra in Chamba district.
No fees will be charged for setting up langars during the pilgrimage.
Government rescued 16,000 pilgrims using 233 buses and helicopters.
Suggested using CSR funds from hydroelectric projects to repair national highway.
Government owes Rs 5 crore to the Air Force for rescue operations.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh government, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Pilgrims, Social organizations
- What
- Formulation of SOP for Manimahesh Yatra, No fees for langars, Rescue operations, Road repair suggestions
- When
- Announced on December 1, 2023
- Where
- Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To streamline the pilgrimage process, provide convenience to devotees, and improve infrastructure
- Pilgrimage
- Manimahesh Yatra
- Location
- Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh
- Langar Fees
- No fees for setting up langars
- Rescue Operations
- 16,000 pilgrims rescued
- Helicopters Used
- Two private, Air Force MI-17 and Chinook
- Amount Owed to Air Force
- Rs 5 crore
- National Highway Repair
- Pathankot to Bharmour