Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Resume Soon, Halted Since 2020

Explore the spiritual journey of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a revered pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, known for its religious significance and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.

Sakshi Gupta Last updated on April 19th, 2025 02:01 pm Leave a comment

Context: India and China are speeding up efforts to restart the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. It was suspended from 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2022) & India-China tensions after the Galwan clashes (2020).

About Kailash Mansarovar

Kailash Mansarovar is a sacred pilgrimage site in the Western Himalayan ranges of the Tibetan Autonomous Region.
It includes Mount Kailash (highest peak in Kailash Ranges) and Lake Mansarovar (world’s highest freshwater lake).
It is considered a holy mountain by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos.
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is accessible through 2 different routes:
- Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand)
- Nathu La Pass (Sikkim).

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