<p>New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday designated Nathu La in Sikkim and Lipulekh La (Gunji) in Uttarakhand as the authorised immigration check-posts on a temporary basis for entry into and exit from India for pilgrims of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.</p>.<p>The Ministry of External Affairs organises the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra during June-September each year through two routes – Lipulekh Pass and Nathu La Pass.</p>.<p>This year's Yatra will be the first since the Covid-19 pandemic. It was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic and subsequently due to military standoff with China.</p>.India always ready to conclude trade pact with low hanging fruits: Goyal on US trade deal.<p>In a notification, the home ministry said the Central government has designated the Nathu La check-post located in the East Sikkim district as an authorised immigration check-post on a temporary basis for entry into/exit from India with valid travel documents for the pilgrims of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.</p>.<p>In an identical notification, the home ministry said that in pursuance of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950, the Central government has designated the Lipulekh La (Gunji) check-post located in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district as an authorised immigration check-post on a temporary basis for entry into/exit from India for the pilgrims of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.</p>.<p>The Yatra known for its religious value and cultural significance is undertaken by hundreds of people every year.</p>.<p>Being significant to Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, Kailash Manasarovar also holds religious importance for Jains and Buddhists.</p>.<p>The Yatra is open to eligible Indian citizens holding valid Indian passports, who wish to proceed to Kailash Manasarovar for religious purposes. </p>
<p>New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday designated Nathu La in Sikkim and Lipulekh La (Gunji) in Uttarakhand as the authorised immigration check-posts on a temporary basis for entry into and exit from India for pilgrims of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.</p>.<p>The Ministry of External Affairs organises the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra during June-September each year through two routes – Lipulekh Pass and Nathu La Pass.</p>.<p>This year's Yatra will be the first since the Covid-19 pandemic. It was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic and subsequently due to military standoff with China.</p>.India always ready to conclude trade pact with low hanging fruits: Goyal on US trade deal.<p>In a notification, the home ministry said the Central government has designated the Nathu La check-post located in the East Sikkim district as an authorised immigration check-post on a temporary basis for entry into/exit from India with valid travel documents for the pilgrims of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.</p>.<p>In an identical notification, the home ministry said that in pursuance of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950, the Central government has designated the Lipulekh La (Gunji) check-post located in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district as an authorised immigration check-post on a temporary basis for entry into/exit from India for the pilgrims of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.</p>.<p>The Yatra known for its religious value and cultural significance is undertaken by hundreds of people every year.</p>.<p>Being significant to Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, Kailash Manasarovar also holds religious importance for Jains and Buddhists.</p>.<p>The Yatra is open to eligible Indian citizens holding valid Indian passports, who wish to proceed to Kailash Manasarovar for religious purposes. </p>