Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage begins next week
Summary
The annual Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage for Indian devotees is set to start next week, with a strong recovery in cross-border religious tourism via Nepal's Humla route. Nearly 5,000 pilgrims have booked packages, boosting local economies in Karnali and improving air connectivity.
Key Points
- The annual Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage for Indian devotees is scheduled to begin next week after a Covid-related hiatus.
- Approximately 5,000 pilgrims have already made travel arrangements mainly through the Hilsa crossing in Humla, Nepal.
- The Humla corridor route offers shorter travel duration and organized logistics, attracting high numbers of Indian pilgrims.
- The pilgrimage has stimulated local economies in Nepal's Karnali region and increased demand for hospitality services along the route.
