Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026: India has rejected the claims of Nepal over Lipulekh Pass. In a statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X that the position of India has been clear and consistent on the Lipulekh Pass.
Bharat has stood firm to deny any misadventure by the recently elected Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026-Nepal’s Objections
On Sunday, Nepal objected to China and India planning to conduct the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 via the Lipulekh Pass. Nepal claimed that the Lipulekh Pass is the territory of Nepal and not India.
The Nepalese Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Kathmandu wasn’t even consulted before the route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 route.
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The statement reads that the government of Nepal is fully committed and clear that Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulek that lie in the East of the Mahakali River are the inseparable territories based on the 1816 Sugauli Treaty.
Significance Of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
For centuries, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is considered to be one of the world’s most sacred pilgrimage destinations. Centred on Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, the pilgrimage is revered by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and the followers of Bon.
The Yatra despite its high-altitude and remote location attracts thousands every year seeking inner peace and spiritual fulfilment.
This year, Bharat is all set to start the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via both the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim in June till August.
For devotees, the Nathu La route is considered more accessible as it involves better road connectivity and minimal trekking that makes it a good choice for older devotees. On the other hand, the Lipulekh Pass route is considered to be more demanding physically, requiring participants to undertake high-altitude treks across the pilgrimage’s rugged terrains.
