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India and China are working towards restarting the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which has remained suspended since 2019. 

About Kailash Mansarovar 

• Location: South-west corner of Tibet in the Himalayan Mountains 
• Type: A holy pilgrimage site involving: 
  • Mount Kailash – Highest peak in the Kailash Range 
  • Lake Mansarovar – World’s highest freshwater lake 
• Religious Significance: 
  • Considered sacred in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist religions 
• Yatra Routes (Before Suspension): 
  • Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) 
  • Nathu La Pass (Sikkim)