kailash mansarovar yatra

Nepal has objected to India and China's plan to conduct the kailash mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory belongs to Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. Kathmandu stated it was not consulted and has conveyed its position to both nations, urging them to cease activities in the disputed region.

Nepal has officially objected to India resuming the kailash mansarovar yatra through Lipulekh Pass, a territory it claims based on the 1816 Sugauli Treaty. India dismissed these claims as unjustified and historically unfounded, stating Lipulekh has been a long-standing yatra route. This dispute marks a potential test for bilateral ties as both nations prepare for diplomatic discussions.

As one of Himalaya’s oldest pilgrimage traditions opens for another season, Nepal is asking why India and China are using a route it claims as its own

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sikkim for its Golden Jubilee, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects exceeding Rs 4,000 crore. These initiatives span infrastructure, healthcare, education, and tourism, aiming to foster inclusive growth across the Himalayan state. The visit underscores Sikkim's significance and the nation's commitment to its development.

The kailash mansarovar yatra, which passes through Pithoragarh's Lipulekh Pass, may be on hold for the fourth year in a row.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced that preparations for the kailash mansarovar yatra have been finalised, marking a significant milestone as the pilgrimage resumes after a hiatus of three years.

Chief minister Harish Rawat on Saturday released Rs 5 crore from the state pool to speed-up preparations for kailash mansarovar yatra which begins in June this year from Dharchula in Pithoragarh district

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced it will give a grant of Rs 50,000 to pilgrims on their return from kailash mansarovar yatra 2015-16.

The Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, taken by roughly 1,000 people every year, may be cancelled for the third year in a row.

Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal has announced that the State Government would give financial assistance of Rs 50,000 each to the first 50 people who would go on a pilgrimage to 'kailash mansarovar yatra’. This assistance will be admissible to those who would follow the norms prescribed by the Government for the pilgrimage. This assistance would help them in meeting their travel expenses.

The annual kailash mansarovar yatra began on Friday as the first batch of 58 pilgrims was flagged off by Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat from Almora

India and China border trade via Lipulekh Pass will resume in June after a six-year hiatus, following a COVID-19 suspension. This reopening, despite ongoing territorial disputes with Nepal, is expected to boost local trade significantly. Improved road connectivity promises reduced travel times and costs for traders and pilgrims.

With the Kailash Mansarovar and Adi Kailash Yatra likely to be cancelled for the second year in a row, stakeholders like hoteliers, pony owners and guides stand to incur huge losses.

After a five-year hiatus, the kailash mansarovar yatra is set to resume in June 2025, with 750 pilgrims selected via a computerized lottery. Pilgrims will journey through Lipulekh and Nathu La routes. The pilgrimage, suspended due to COVID-19 and border tensions, is viewed as a step towards mending India-China relations.

India and China have announced plans to resume the kailash mansarovar yatra pilgrimage in summer 2025. Plans include starting direct flight services between the two nations, aiming to strengthen their diplomatic relations on the 75th anniversary of their establishment. Both sides aim to rebuild ties and enhance cooperation.

The kailash mansarovar yatra via Nathu La was not undertaken last year after the Chinese government cited "unfavourable conditions" to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the yatra on this route. The yatra was stopped by China in the aftermath of the military face-off with India last year at Doklam.

PITHORAGARH: After a delay of five weeks due to SARS scare in China, the famous kailash mansarovar yatra began on Tuesday from New Delhi with the first batch of 16 pilgrims leaving for Almora base camp in Uttaranchal.

Hours after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Kedarnath concluded successfully, chief minister Harish Rawat on Friday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the Kedarnath temple