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Modi Backs Uttarakhand Winter Tourism, Says State Will Host Winter Games

His Mann Ki Baat pitch points to rising footfall at Adi Kailash alongside policy steps backing a winter sports and wedding hub.

Overview

  • Urging winter travel to the Himalayas, the Prime Minister highlighted Uttarakhand hotspots such as Auli, Munsyari, Chopta and Deyara.
  • He said Uttarakhand will host Winter Games in the coming weeks, with preparations for skiing and snowboarding already underway.
  • Modi cited a jump in annual visitors to Adi Kailash from fewer than 2,000 three years ago to over 30,000 now.
  • He spotlighted the Nov 2 High Altitude Ultra Run at Adi Kailash, noting more than 750 athletes from 18 states completed a 60-kilometre course.
  • He pointed to connectivity upgrades and a new homestay policy supporting growth, and noted rising destination weddings on the Ganga as the state’s chief minister hailed his promotion.