Following the meeting of PM Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping at the BRICS Summit 2024, India and China have now agreed on 6 major decisions to strengthen diplomatic ties. India’s NSA Ajit Doval And Wang-Yi met nearly after five years on the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives held in Beijing. Both the special representatives discussed steps to strengthen ties by promoting peace and cooperation in the border areas, resolving boundary questions, and executing the India-China lac patrolling agreement in October 2024. Most importantly, the two sides focused on allowing the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage for Indian pilgrims. 

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025, resuming after a five-year suspension, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart on June 11th and the second on June 30th, 2025 (throughout the government routes). The resumption follows extensive diplomatic efforts between Indian and Chinese officials throughout the year. As it’s clear that the recent meeting in Lhasa led to this decision, Indian pilgrims are now officially welcomed in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), to visit the sacred pilgrimage site of Hindus- the Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

In a landmark decision, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a substantial subsidy of Rs.1 lakh per pilgrim for state domiciles participating in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. This subsidy can be availed of only once in a lifetime and represents the most generous allowance offered by any Indian state for religious pilgrimage. The sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has officially resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a significant milestone for Shiva devotees across India. The pilgrimage, considered one of the holiest sites for Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, was flagged off by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita in a ceremonial launch. The first batch of 50 pilgrims departed from Mansarovar Bhawan in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, halting a prolonged delay in resumption since the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption has specifically been made possible due to improved India-China diplomatic relations, allowing access to the sacred route once again.

In the G20 summit 2024 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, External Affairs Minister Dr. S.Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed steps to strengthen the bilateral relations between Beijing and New Delhi.

Trip To Temples sets a historic move as the organization introduces India's first-ever Kailash aerial darshan for 140 pilgrims on the occasion of Mahashivratri in 2024, crafting a unique pilgrimage experience for the devotees of Lord Shiva. 

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang-Yi and Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on a two-day visit to Beijing to discuss the steps to stabilize India-China diplomatic relations. Both parties agreed to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer and direct air services to and fro. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via helicopter route and overland will now be fully functional and operational. You can explore Kailash Mansarovar tour packages 2025 (helicopter route by Kathmandu and Lucknow including the overland route by bus) allowing you to perform the Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Parikrama. Trip To Temples invites online Kailash Yatra registration 2025 for all the Shiva devotees longing for the blessings of Mahadev.

In a moment of gratefulness, it’s an official circular from Trip To Temples that we have successfully received a long-awaited permit for the sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025, marking the culmination of our devotional efforts towards making your Kailash Yatra permit available for the pilgrimage, after half a decade. This milestone achievement represents not just a corporate victory but a beacon of hope for thousands of devotees eagerly waiting to take on their spiritual journey to the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). The permit, which serves as an official invitation letter for pilgrims, was received on Wednesday morning through online channels, signaling the resumption of an extraordinary pilgrimage experience. Trip to Temples is now preparing to facilitate their first batch of yatris, as soon as the Chinese visa process is completed, to ensure that devotees can complete their Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with peace of mind.

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 visa process has undergone substantial modifications, particularly affecting pilgrims traveling through the Nepal route. As the sacred pilgrimage resumes after a five-year hiatus, Chinese authorities have implemented new regulations that extend processing times and introduce additional documentation requirements. The most significant change in the Kailash Mansarovar permit process involves extended processing times. Previously, the permit application required 20-25 days for completion, but the new streamlined system now processes applications within almost a month. However, the overall visa processing timeline has increased from the earlier 3-4 working days to 6 working days, aligning it with standard Chinese mainland visa procedures.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officially flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2025 on Friday, marking an exceptional resumption of the sacred pilgrimage after a five-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, ceremonially flagged off Kailash Yatris at an event held at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi. The minister facilitated the participating pilgrims in this year’s Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and extended his wishes for a safe and fulfilling journey to Mount Kailash. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Margherita expressed gratitude to the Chinese authorities for their cooperation in resuming the India-China pilgrimage route. “This year, the yatra is resuming after a long gap of five years. It gives me great joy to share that this has become possible through the blessings of Lord Shiva, the devotion of the pilgrims, and the continuous efforts of the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership,” he stated.

The India-China 2024 patrol agreement aims to reduce the military standoff that has remained unresolved for four years. Patrolling will begin in the areas of Demchok and Despang plains. Both countries have reduced their troops, which signals cooperation and a resolution of the Sino-Indian conflict. While India-China relations have remained challenging, this agreement is a breakthrough, highlighting the cooperation and peace between the two nations. This development is quite promising for India-China travel ties.