Kailash Mansarovar yatra News
India and China are set to resume direct flights as early as September, signaling a major step to reset tense ties. Airlines are prepping, with an announcement likely at the upcoming SCO summit.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Qingdao, China, emphasising the need for collective action against terrorism and extremism. During his meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Singh strongly condemned Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, underscoring the urgent need for cooperation to combat this global threat.
After a gap of five years, the revered Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Sikkim recommenced on Friday with the ceremonial flagging off of the first batch of pilgrims by Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur from the Nathula Pass.
India and China to resume direct flights soon after talks in New Delhi, June 2025. Air Services Agreement and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra progress signal stronger ties.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route: The selection process was fair, random, computer-generated, and gender-balanced. Pilgrims can check their status by visiting the official website https://kmy.gov.in or by calling 011-23088133.
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is not just a physical trek — it’s a test of endurance, faith, and inner strength.
Pilgrims often return transformed, carrying stories of peace, struggle, and spiritual growth.
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in the world.
In Hindu religious texts, Mount Kailash has been described as the home of Lord Shiva. Mount Kailash is also described in Shiv Puran, Matsya Puran, Skanda Puran… Mount Kailash is a place which is revered by Hindus and is also the biggest center of faith. That's why Shiva devotees go on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. There is a GOOD NEWS for Shiva devotees...in the coming time, devotees will not need to go to China for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. And only by staying in India, Shiva devotees will be able to have darshan of their deity.
At present, the travel to Kailash Mansarovar takes around two to three weeks through Sikkim or Nepal routes, but will be reduced by days via new route in Uttarakhand.
On his first visit to China since taking charge as External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar said talks with his Chinese counterpart were fruitful.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Tuesday announced the commencement of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra while asserting that the pilgrimage is an "important step" towards promoting people-to-people exchanges and strengthening friendship and understanding between India and China.
For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2019, the ministry received 2,996 applications, out of which 2,256 are male applicants and 740 females. As many as 624 senior citizens had applied for the yatra.
Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui on Friday expressed his concern over the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and said that it is directly related to strengthening Indo-China friendship.
Congress is planning to hold a Modi-like event in Dubai for Rahul Gandhi.
Challenging people to walk the same distance, Congress tweeted a photo citing details of Fitbit data.
Singh's allegation comes soon after photos and videos of Rahul's Kailash Mansarovar yatra were released in the media.
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to complete his journey in 12 days.
Quoting the news report where a waiter claimed that Rahul ordered chicken kurkure, BJP's Amit Malviya claimed that it is in Congress's character to hurt Hindu sentiments and beliefs.
The pilgrimage, aimed at seeking the blessing of Lord Shiva for prosperity and success of the country and its people, will take about 12 days, said Congress spokesperson.
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