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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Resumes via Sikkim’s Nathu La Route

A diplomatic breakthrough between India and China enabled the first batch of pilgrims to depart on June 20 after completing stringent medical screenings followed by a two-phase high-altitude acclimatisation process

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
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The resumption of this spiritual journey marks a significant moment of international cooperation and cultural continuity between India and China.
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Overview

  • The first batch of 33 pilgrims was flagged off by Governor Om Prakash Mathur at the Nathula Pass on June 20
  • The pilgrimage is jointly managed by the Ministry of External Affairs, Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police to ensure coordinated support
  • Pilgrims underwent medical screenings and acclimatisation at 18th Mile and Sherathang before crossing into the Tibetan Autonomous Region, where they were received by Chinese officials
  • Troop disengagement agreements signed in October 2024 paved the way for renewed India-China cooperation on the sacred route
  • A total of 750 pilgrims will travel this season via Sikkim’s Nathu La and Uttarakhand’s Lipulekh Pass, a move expected to boost Sikkim’s tourism sector