Kailash Mansarovar yatra

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra registration begins, to continue till March 23

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will this year take place through the two traditional routes -- Nathua La Pass in Sikkim and Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand -- and the registration process for the annual pilgrimage has started, the External Affairs Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Feb 22, 2018, 10:53 AM IST

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra stopped due to cloud burst

Devastation sweeps in as cloud bursts during Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Along with 1 JCO and 7 Jawans, 11 people are missing. Watch to know more.

Aug 14, 2017, 17:21 PM IST

Kailash Mansarovar yatra through Nathu La cancelled: Official

The decision comes in the wake of the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops over a disputed area along the Sino-Indian border.

Jun 30, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

Sikkim stand-off: India of 2017 different from India of 1962, Arun Jaitley reminds China​

The genesis of the flashpoint was China's attempts to build a road at a strategically key area of Donglong.

Jun 30, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

Road construction has serious implications, India tells China

On Thursday, China said the withdrawal of Indian troops from what it said was its territory was a "precondition" for a "meaningful dialogue" over the border stand-off.

Jun 30, 2017, 14:17 PM IST

Beijing's political nod to PLA's new aggression on India-Bhutan border

Considering that few plaudits are given to officers who show remarkable initiative - for the PLA adores conformity and the ability to follow party orders - this is presumably a confrontation that has been sanctioned by a higher military command, instead of just being something started by overenthusiastic troops on the ground and which got out of hand.

Jun 30, 2017, 08:53 AM IST

Border stand-off: China's act of bulldozing Indian bunker in Sikkim in June triggered tension

China has no diplomatic ties with Bhutan where India is said to have considerable influence.
 

Jun 28, 2017, 17:51 PM IST

China accuses Indian troops of 'crossing boundary' in Sikkim section, puts Mansarovar Yatra on hold

The Nathu La route, which is the second route for the Kailash Yatra, was launched with fanfare by the two countries in 2015.

Jun 27, 2017, 16:29 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims bound for the annual Kailash Mansarovar yatra for this year.

Jun 11, 2017, 15:15 PM IST

350 yatris register for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nathu La: Official

A total of 350 yatris have registered for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2017 via Nathu La route, a senior Tourism official of Sikkim government said on Thursday.

Jun 01, 2017, 19:55 PM IST

Over 4,000 applications received for Kailash Mansarovar yatra

The Ministry of External Affairs has received over 4,000 applications for the annual Kailash Mansarovar yatra this year, witnessing an increase of around 1800 as against 2016.

Apr 07, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 1 lakh assistance for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

Newly-elected Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who made his maiden visit to Gorakhpur on Saturday as the state CM, announced setting up of Kailash Mansarovar Bhavan at either Lucknow, Ghaziabad or Noida.

Mar 25, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

1st batch of Kailash Mansarovar yatra enter Tibet

The first batch of 55 Indian pilgrims undertaking the annual Kailash Mansarovar yatra today entered Tibet through the Lipulekh pass in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

Jun 20, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

Subramanian Swamy posted his Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pics on Twitter and they are spectacular – See here

The large swaths of Kailash Mansarovar are mystical for they hold the rustic landscapes that can mesmerise any visitor. Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy recently paid visit to the Hindu shrine and captured its natural grandeur in his lens.

Jun 05, 2016, 18:51 PM IST

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: Better weather helps evacuation

While there is no pendency at Hilsa, at Simikot, there is normal flow of pilgrims to and from Hilsa.
 

May 31, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: Bad weather hampering evacuation

Bad weather is hampering evacuation of pilgrims from the Nepalganj-Simikot-Hilsa route of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, the government said on Monday.

May 31, 2016, 00:04 AM IST

Selection of yatris for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra begins on Friday

 Minister of States for External Affairs General (Retd.) V.K. Singh will inaugurate the selection procedure of yatris for the annual Kailas Mansarovar Yatra at 10 a.m. on Friday.

May 05, 2016, 21:47 PM IST

Kailash - Mansarovar: 3 mysterious miracles

Shorn of any vegetation and embedded deep under layers of snow, the  grandeur and gravitas of Kailash Mansarovar is felt by all who visit its slopes.

 

Mar 07, 2016, 16:33 PM IST

Watch: Mysterious lights over Kailash Mansarovar

In the sheer darkness of the night, the lights that appeared as three spots sporadically ran across the horizon, thereby leaving the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims awe struck.

Mar 07, 2016, 15:42 PM IST