MEA Hints at Resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Flight Services to Resume Soon

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday announced that it will soon issue a public notice regarding the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, with the possibility of the pilgrimage reopening to the public after the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, India and China had agreed to resume the Yatra, alongside the restoration of direct flight services between the two countries.

In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that both India and China have reached an agreement on resuming flight operations, and the technical teams from both nations are actively working on the logistical arrangements for the resumption of flights.

Jaiswal further added that the two civil aviation authorities have held discussions to finalize the updated framework for flight services. This marks a positive step towards facilitating smoother access to the sacred site.

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a revered pilgrimage, is typically organized every year between June and September, with two official routes: the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand (since 1981) and the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim (since 2015). The resumption of both the Yatra and flight services will mark a significant milestone in post-pandemic travel and religious tourism.