Pahalgam, Jul 09 (KNO): Among the thousands of pilgrims heading to Kashmir for the Amarnath Yatra, two United States nationals were spotted on Tuesday undertaking the holy pilgrimage.
Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Heather Hathway and her son Hudson Hathway said that visiting the Amarnath cave had been a "dream come true" for them. They said they have waited for this opportunity for many years.
"We are so grateful to be here. I have dreamed of coming to Amarnath for many years. This has only been possible with the Government of India's amazing organisation and the Shrine Board. We are overwhelmed with joy. Everyone has been so amazing, sweet, and kind," Heather said.
The Amarnath Yatra attracts thousands of Hindu devotees annually. The 52-day long pilgrimage, which began on June 29, will conclude on August 19, 2024. Devotees visit the Amarnath cave, located at an elevation of 3,888 meters in Jammu and Kashmir's Lidder Valley—(KNO)