Gangtok, June 12 -- The sacred Kailash Mansarovar yatra through the uphill of Nathu La (pass) 4310 mts high from sea level in Sikkim is set to resume with the first group of 50 pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Gangtok on June 15, official sources said on Thursday.
"This marks the revival of one of the most spiritually significant journeys for Hindu devotees, after a pause in recent years," a government communique said.
According to additional chief secretary CS Rao, tourism & civil aviation department, extensive preparations have been made to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of the pilgrims. Each batch of yatris will be accompanied by two designated liaison officers to assist them throughout the journey.
"After arriving in Gang...