India-China relations- Manasarovar Yatra

Chinese government undertook an initiative to improve the material comforts of the pilgrims undertaking difficult trek to the high altitude Kailash Manasarovar.

share this post:

More in news

  • Kailash Manasarovar:  It is the high altitude Hindu holy site in Tibet.
  • Reception centres: Accommodation facilities, called reception centres, have been built at various points of the pilgrimage.
  • Chinese government initiative: The Chinese government has spent $5.21 million in building these centres. While two are open this year, the other two will be open to yatris from 2020.
  • Visit agenda: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that both India and China are considering the expansion of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

Source

The Hindu