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India and China Agree to Resume Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage

India and China Agree to Resume Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage

China and India have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, currently visiting China, confirmed the agreement.

The pilgrimage has been suspended since 2020 due to border disputes between China and India. Relations deteriorated following a clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley in 2020.

Since then, India has continuously worked towards resuming the pilgrimage. Now, both countries have reached an agreement to restart the journey, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. After a meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Misri and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a six-point agreement was reached, including the resumption of direct air flights between the two countries.

Kailash Mansarovar is considered a sacred site for both Hindu and Buddhist followers, with the belief that “one who sees Kailash will go to heaven.” The Mansarovar area is also regarded as a significant tourist destination. Due to its location in the high Himalayan region of Tibet, it is considered a challenging journey. Mansarovar can be easily accessed from China, and there are various routes from Nepal, including the route from Simikot to Humla for the pilgrimage.

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