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Monday, June 22, 2015

China opens new land route for Indian pilgrims to Kailash mansarovar

China inaugurated a new land crossing into Tibet on Monday June 22,2015 for Indian pilgrims who wish to visit one of the holiest sites in both Hinduism and Buddhism, state media said, as the two countries seek to set aside differences and improve ties.

The first group of pilgrims entered Tibet via a Himalayan pass in mid-morning for the 12-day trip to Mount Kailash

The opening of the pass was agreed last year when Chinese President Xi Jinping visited India.
The move will "further promote religious exchanges between the two countries"

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj poses with pilgrims for photographs during the flag off ceremony of the first batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatris, who will travel by new route from Nathu La pass, in New Delhi
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj poses with pilgrims for photographs during the flag off ceremony of the first batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatris, who will travel by new route from Nathu La pass, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

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