Good News for Indian Pilgrims: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Border Crossings Reopen
Indian pilgrims stuck in Tibet during their sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra can now breathe a sigh of relief. The border crossings have reopened, allowing them to safely return to India through Nepal. This comes after some tense days caused by unrest in Nepal.
The Indian Embassy in Beijing shared the update on social media platform X on Thursday. "Border crossings are now operational, and Indian pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra can return to India via Nepal smoothly and safely," the embassy posted. They thanked China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local authorities in the Tibet Autonomous Region for their quick help. The embassy also reminded everyone that their helpline numbers are still active for any support needed.
This positive development follows an advisory the embassy issued just a day earlier. It was aimed at Indian nationals stranded in Tibet, who had joined private tour operators for the yatra via Nepal. The advisory urged pilgrims to stay cautious amid the chaos in Nepal, where protests turned violent on Monday, leading to over two dozen deaths around Kathmandu.
In the Wednesday advisory, the embassy highlighted how Nepal’s unrest disrupted travel plans for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. "Indian citizens in the Tibet Autonomous Region should take extra care due to the high altitude and tough terrain," it said. Pilgrims were told to follow guidelines from local authorities, the Indian Embassy in Beijing, and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. The embassy even provided helpline numbers for immediate assistance.
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a cherished spiritual journey for many Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, drawing thousands of Indian devotees each year to the holy sites in Tibet. With borders now open, stranded pilgrims can finally head home without further delays. If you’re planning or following the yatra, keep an eye on official updates from the Indian Embassy in China for the latest on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra travel.
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