Ganderbal, Sep 10: The authorities on Tuesday flagged off the annual Gangabal yatra from the Naranag base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, who was accompanied by SSP Ganderbal and other officers flagged off the yatra today morning.
He said that the yatra would reach Gangbal, at an altitude of 14500 feet, by evening, while a special puja was held at the base camp.
Meanwhile, Kashmiri Pandits residing in different parts of the country thronged Naranag to participate in the annual yatra.
The yatra is being organized by Harmukh Ganga Gangbal Trust with arrangements made by the district administration and the concerned departments.
