Summary
The Indian government is helping them travel safely through a mountain pass.
Doctors check the pilgrims to make sure they can handle the high altitude.
Helicopters are on standby in case anyone gets sick.
Key Points
5 points1
48 pilgrims begin the journey on August 19.
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The route goes through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand.
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Medical examinations ensure fitness for high‑altitude travel.
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Helicopter rescue is available for emergencies.
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Food and lodging are being improved along the way.
New Words to Learn
8 wordspilgrimage
a special trip to a holy place
altitude
how high something is above sea level
route
the path or road that is taken
pass
a road that goes through a high mountain area
medical examinations
health checks by doctors
helicopter rescue
a flying machine that can pick up sick people
Uttarakhand
a state in northern India
Mount Kailash
a sacred mountain that many people visit
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