February 13, 2025

Kailash Mansarovar

Current Context : Recently, India and China held a Special Representatives meeting to discuss their border issues.

  • They confirmed the implementation of the October 2024 disengagement agreement, which has allowed for the resumption of patrolling and grazing in certain border areas.
  • Positive outcomes: Resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, trans-border river data sharing, and border trade

About Kailash Mansarovar Yatra:

  • Location: Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in Tibet.
  • Cultural Significance: Sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Tibetan Bon religion.
  • Mansarovar Lake: World’s highest freshwater lake.
  • Access: Via Lipulekh Pass, Uttarakhand.
  • Trans-border Rivers: India and China agreed to share data on rivers crossing their borders to improve resource management.
  • Border Trade : Trade via Nathu La Pass and other routes to be resumed.
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