Kailash Mansarovar Yatra | First Batch Of Pilgrims Arrive In Gangtok For 2026 Mansarovar Yatra
The first batch of pilgrims for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Nathula route arrived in Gangtok on Monday, marking the start of this
The first batch of pilgrims for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Nathula route arrived in Gangtok on Monday, marking the start of this year's pilgrimage. A total of 44 pilgrims, 32 men and 12 women, reached the Sikkim capital along with liaison officers, support staff and medical teams. According to Lukendra Rasaily, Chairman of the Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC), the group reflects a wide mix of people from across the country in terms of age and region.
He shared details about the batch, including the number of pilgrims, their state-wise representation and the acclimatisation plan designed to prepare them for the high-altitude journey. About NDTV (English news channel) NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more
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