52 Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims Stranded in Nepal
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an important advisory for Indian citizens planning to undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators after around 52 Indian pilgrims were reportedly stranded in Kathmandu, Nepal.
According to the MEA, the pilgrims had begun their journey without obtaining the mandatory Chinese visa and entry permits, following which they were unable to proceed further. The ministry said it has received requests for assistance from the stranded pilgrims.
MEA advises pilgrims to verify documents before travelling
The ministry has advised pilgrims not to begin the yatra until all travel documents, including the required Chinese visa and permits, have been issued.
It also urged travellers to verify that the private tour operator they are booking through is officially registered and authorised before starting the pilgrimage.
The advisory comes days after the first official batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 pilgrims successfully entered China through Nathu La Pass on June 20.
Supriya Sule seeks Centre's intervention
NCP (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule raised the issue on social media platform X, urging External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the Indian embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing to intervene.
