In a major development, the revered Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume between June and August 2025, after a suspension of six years. The pilgrimage had been halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising border tensions post-Galwan clash in 2020.

The resumption of this sacred journey symbolises a thawing of relations between India and China, bringing new hope for cross-border cultural exchanges.

Key Highlights

• Reopened Routes:
  The pilgrimage will be facilitated through two traditional routes:
  🔹 Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand)
  🔹 Nathu La Pass (Sikkim)

• Pilgrim Limit:
  A total of 750 pilgrims will be allowed this year, with stringent health and security checks.

• Selection Process:
  A computerized, transparent, and gender-balanced selection process has been adopted to ensure fairness.

• Significance for Diplomacy:
  The reopening of the Yatra routes is being viewed as a positive diplomatic signal amid the delicate India-China relations.

• Religious and Cultural Importance:
  Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers, making this journey one of the most spiritual pilgrimages in Asia.

📌 Points to Remember

🔹 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumes after six years of suspension.
🔹 Yatra suspended after COVID-19 and Galwan border clash.
🔹 Lipulekh (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La (Sikkim) routes reopened.
🔹 750 pilgrims allowed in 2025.
🔹 A computerised, gender-balanced selection process was adopted.

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छह वर्षों के लंबे इंतजार के बाद, कैलाश मानसरोवर यात्रा 2025 में फिर से शुरू होने जा रही है। यह यात्रा जून से अगस्त 2025 के बीच आयोजित की जाएगी। यात्रा 2020 में कोविड-19 महामारी और गलवान घाटी संघर्ष के कारण स्थगित कर दी गई थी।

यात्रा की प्रमुख बातें

• दो मार्गों से यात्रा:
  🔹 लिपुलेख दर्रा (उत्तराखंड)
  🔹 नाथू ला दर्रा (सिक्किम)

• यात्रियों की संख्या:
  इस वर्ष कुल 750 यात्रियों को यात्रा करने की अनुमति दी गई है।

• चयन प्रक्रिया:
  चयन कंप्यूटरीकृत और लैंगिक संतुलित प्रक्रिया से किया जा रहा है।

• भारत-चीन संबंधों में सुधार:
  यात्रा के पुनः आरंभ को भारत-चीन संबंधों में नरमी के संकेत के रूप में देखा जा रहा है।

• धार्मिक और सांस्कृतिक महत्व:
  कैलाश पर्वत और मानसरोवर झील हिंदू, बौद्ध, जैन और बोन धर्म के अनुयायियों के लिए अत्यंत पूज्यनीय स्थल हैं।

📚 MCQs Based on the Blog

1. When will the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 take place?
A) March-May
B) June-August
C) September-November
D) December-February
✅ Answer: B

2. What were the reasons for the suspension of the Yatra since 2020?
A) Earthquake
B) Floods
C) COVID-19 pandemic and Galwan clash
D) Lack of interest
✅ Answer: C

3. Which two routes are reopened for the Yatra?
A) Rohtang Pass and Nathu La
B) Lipulekh and Nathu La
C) Sikkim Highway and Manali Route
D) Leh Highway and Nathu La
✅ Answer: B

4. How many pilgrims are permitted for the 2025 Yatra?
A) 500
B) 750
C) 1000
D) 1500
✅ Answer: B

5. Which Indian ministry oversees the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Tourism
C) Ministry of External Affairs
D) Ministry of Culture
✅ Answer: C

6. What system is being used for selecting pilgrims?
A) Manual interviews
B) Lottery draw
C) Computerized and gender-balanced selection
D) Religious nominations
✅ Answer: C

7. Mount Kailash is considered sacred by which religions?
A) Only Hindus
B) Only Buddhists
C) Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers
D) Only Christians
✅ Answer: C

8. What is one key diplomatic outcome of reopening the Yatra?
A) Suspension of border patrols
B) Thawing of India-China relations
C) Opening new border trade routes
D) Hosting of cultural fairs
✅ Answer: B

9. Through which state is Lipulekh Pass accessed?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Uttarakhand
D) Sikkim
✅ Answer: C

10. Through which state is Nathu La Pass accessed?
A) Sikkim
B) Ladakh
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Punjab
✅ Answer: A

🌐 Additional Resources

• Ministry of External Affairs – Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Details 🔗