India’s PM Modi visits Uttarakhand

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uttarakhand State in northern India, to boost religious and adventure tourism.

It is a part of the state's Winter Tourism program. Launched by the Uttarakhand government, the Winter Tourism program has already drawn thousands of devotees to the winter seats across four holy sites in the Himalayas. Prime Minister Modi’s visit is expected to further showcase the state’s tourism potential. Modi later flagged off a trek and a bike rally in Harshil to promote adventure tourism in the region.