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Amid thaw in India-China relations, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume after five-year hiatus

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New Delhi: In a significant move towards restoring bilateral relations, India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after nearly five years. The pilgrimage will take place from June to August 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.

The Yatra, which had been suspended since 2020 following the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent border tensions in eastern Ladakh, will be conducted via two traditional routes: the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim.

“This year, five batches, each consisting of 50 pilgrims, will proceed via Lipulekh Pass,........

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