India Dismisses Nepal's Objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route

Nepal has formally objected to India's use of the Lipulekh Pass for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, prompting India to dismiss the claim as unjustified and not a new development.

3 May, 16:05 — 3 May, 20:57

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The Lipulekh Pass is a strategically important tri-junction border area between Nepal, India, and China, and has been a point of contention between Nepal and India for decades. This objection reignites a long-standing territorial dispute and could impact bilateral relations and regional stability.

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Nepal has objected to India and China's plan to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass
Nepal asserts the territory belongs to it based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli
Nepal has communicated its concerns to India and China through diplomatic channels

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Nepal's objection is based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli

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Nepal has drawn the attention of both India and China to its concerns through diplomatic channels

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual22d ago

India dismisses Nepal’s Kailash yatra objection over Lipulekh Pass

Nepal has officially objected to India resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, a territory it claims based on the 1816 Sugauli Treaty. India dismissed these claims as unjustified and historically unfounded, stating Lipulekh has been a long-standing yatra route. This dispute marks a potential test for bilateral ties as both nations prepare for diplomatic discussions.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual22d ago