In Sikkim, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra today started from Nathula. A total of 36-member group kick-started the pious journey, which was flagged off by Governor Om Prakash Mathur.
A total of ten batches will visit Kailash Mansarovar from Nathula this year. Each batch will take 11 to 12 days to complete the pious journey. Doctor and government officials will accompany them throughout the journey.
They will go by bus mostly, but on some occasions, the pilgrims also have to walk. They will do Kailash parikrama first at nearly 17 thousand feet altitude and then Mansarovar parikrama at 15 thousand feet altitude.
Speaking at the flagging-off ceremony, Governor Mathur said, “It is a moment of immense pride for the state of Sikkim that this historic and spiritual journey is progressing through the sacred land of the state.” He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviving the yatra, terming it a sign of restored heritage and international goodwill.
The Governor also lauded the Sikkim Government, ITBP, and Indian Army for their coordination in making this possible. Before their departure, he interacted with the pilgrims, offering wishes for a safe and healthy journey.