169 pilgrims head for Kailash Mansarovar via Humla in four days
Summary
A total of 169 pilgrims, mostly from India, have begun the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage via Humla route since May 13, with expectations of increasing numbers after the reopening of the Hilsa route post-COVID-19 restrictions.
Key Points
- 169 pilgrims, mostly from India, started the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage via Humla over the past four days.
- 147 Indian nationals and 22 other foreign pilgrims arrived at Simkot since May 13.
- Pilgrims travel from Nepalgunj to Simkot by flight and then proceed to Hilsa to enter Tibet, China.
- The number of pilgrims is expected to increase following the reopening of the Hilsa route after COVID-19 restrictions.
