In Sikkim, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra started from Nathula on Friday. 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.
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The pilgrims underwent stringent medical screening and completed a two-phase high-altitude acclimatisation process, first at the 18th Mile and then at Sherathang. These measures were mandatory to prepare them for the extreme Himalayan conditions, situated at altitudes above 14,000 feet.The yatra is being jointly facilitated by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation, and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, ensuring a safe and smooth experience for all participants.
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