Lipulekh Pass Dispute & Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: The Geopolitics of a Pilgrimage Route
The Lipulekh Pass dispute has once again become a diplomatic flashpoint between India and Nepal. The pass lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. In May 2026, India and China finalised plans to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via this route. Soon after, Nepal formally raised a diplomatic objection. Kathmandu claims that the route cuts […]
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