PM Modi likely to visit Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand in October

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Pithoragarh, the border district of Uttarakhand, in the second week of October, said the sources on Sunday.

"During his visit, the Prime Minister will visit the famous Narayan Ashram and will also have darshan and worship of Adi Kailash. The PM will stay at Narayan Ashram on October 11," the source said. On October 12, the Prime Minister will visit Adi Kailash located on the China border and will also visit Jeolikang in the Vyas Valley, it added.

The geographical location of Pithoragarh makes it significant, as it is the easternmost district of Uttaranchal in north India, surrounded by Nepal to the east and Tibet to the north. With the whole northern and eastern boundaries of Pithoragarh district being international, it is a politically sensitive district on the northern border of India.

The PM had visited the state last year in October where he offered prayers at Kedarnath Dham.

(With ANI inputs)