Resumption of the Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in 2026 Following a Diplomatic Agreement
After several years of interruption, the pilgrimage to Mount Kailash was officially resumed in 2026, marked by the passage of the first 44 pilgrims through Nathu La in Tibet. The 2026 season is considered auspicious for coinciding with the Year of the Fire Horse in the Tibetan calendar, associated with a symbolic increase in spiritual merit. India’s Ministry of External Affairs coordinated the passage of 1,000 pilgrims in 20 groups, using the Lipulekh and Nathu La routes.






