Summary
They walked through two mountain roads called Nathu La and Lipulekh.
A total of nine hundred and forty‑one people finished the trip.
When they came back, leaders gave them a warm welcome.
The journey helped more visitors come to the state.
Key Points
5 points1
941 pilgrims completed the trip.
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464 used the Nathu La road, 477 used the Lipulekh road.
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The last groups returned in early September.
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Women were part of the travelers.
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The trip is organized by the country's foreign affairs ministry.
New Words to Learn
10 wordspilgrimage
A special long walk to a holy place
pilgrim
A person who goes on a pilgrimage
route
The road or path they travel on
pass
A high mountain road that lets people cross between places
gratitude
Feeling thankful
facilitate
To help make something happen easily
gateway
A door or entrance that leads to something important
nodal
Being the main point that connects things
external affairs
The part of the government that deals with other countries
spiritual
Related to feelings about the soul or religion
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