The Kailash Mansarovar is situated in the autonomous region of Tibet, China. The Mount Kailash is open again after the COVID phase. This yatra was closed since 2020 due to COVID-19. Now, the yatra has been again started after 5 years. Both countries, India and China, decided to start direct flights again for the
Pilgrimage Can Revisit After Five Years
After a five-year break, pilgrims can now revisit the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. India and China have decided to resume the pilgrimage and restart direct flights between the two countries. This decision came after India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, led a high-level meeting in Beijing on January 26-27, 2025.
Excitement Among Devotees & Tour Operators
After this announcement, Indian pilgrims are eager to have a visit to this holy destination. The pilgrimage, which had been halted for five years, is now again set open to welcome thousands of devotees.
Challenges for Pilgrims and Travel Operators
The biggest challenge will be managing limited resources and poor infrastructure in Nepal and Tibet. Pilgrims should prepare for heavy crowds, inadequate facilities and the possibility of inconveniences as the Yatra resumes after a very long time.
Discussions on How It Works and Water Sharing
Both nations will discuss the modalities of the pilgrimage resumption under existing agreements. Additionally, they have agreed to hold an early meeting of the India-China Expert Level Mechanism to discuss the sharing of hydrological data and trans-border river cooperation.

कैलाश मानसरोवर यात्रा: 21 दिनों से घटकर 10 दिन में पूरी!
कैलाश मानसरोवर यात्रा की अवधि को 21 दिन से घटाकर 10 दिन कर दिया गया है, जिससे यात्रियों को संक्षिप्त और प्रभावी यात्रा का अनुभव मिलेगा। नए कार्यक्रम में प्रमुख स्थलों का दौरा किया जाएगा, जिसमें मानसरोवर झील और कैलाश पर्वत शामिल हैं। यह बदलाव यात्रियों की सुरक्षा और यात्रा को सहज बनाने के लिए किया गया है।
Direct Flights and Strengthening People-to-People Ties
India and China have also agreed, in principle, to restart direct flights between the two countries. The two sides emphasized strengthening people-to-people exchanges, especially among media and think tanks.
Economic and Trade Discussions
The meeting also focused on reviving functional exchanges step by step. Specific concerns related to economic and trade policies were discussed to enhance transparency and stability in bilateral relations.
Border Peace and Military Developments due to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra reopening
India has reiterated that peace in border areas is essential for normalizing relations with China. Following disengagement in Demchok and Depsang, both militaries have resumed patrolling after four and a half years.
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Best Time to Visit Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The beautiful Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake must be visited during the summer season from May to late June, as this time of the year is perfect for one to visit and enjoy the serene places and even for a stay.
Accommodation in Kathmandu
The YatraDham.Org is a trusted website to book a stay all over the nation. One can book a stay in Kathmandu near the Kailash mountain and Mansarovar Lake. From this stay, one can take a guide and vehicles to reach the destinations easily.
I hope the information will be helpful to you and after this, you can even decide to plan the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Stay tuned for further updates on this long-awaited spiritual journey!
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