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India and China Prepare to Resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra After Five-Year Hiatus

The pilgrimage is set to restart this summer, with a public notice expected soon, as both nations finalize plans for direct flights and people-to-people exchanges.

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Overview

  • The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will take place in 2025, with preparations underway and a public notice to be issued shortly.
  • The pilgrimage, suspended since 2020 due to COVID-19 and border tensions, is expected to run from June to September through routes such as the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand.
  • India and China have agreed in principle to resume direct flights, with technical teams from both countries finalizing updated operational frameworks.
  • The resumption of the Yatra and flights aligns with broader efforts to stabilize India-China relations, following troop disengagement agreements in October 2024.
  • These developments coincide with the 75th anniversary of India-China diplomatic relations, emphasizing cultural exchanges and strengthened bilateral ties.