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Key Points

5 points
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941 pilgrims completed the pilgrimage.

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464 used the Nathu La route; 477 used the Lipulekh route.

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The final groups returned in September.

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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs organizes the pilgrimage each year.

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The trip supports tourism in Sikkim and Uttarakhand.

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Summary

They traveled on two different mountain paths: one through Nathu La in Sikkim and another through Lipulekh in Uttarakhand.

A total of 941 travelers completed the trip, with almost equal numbers on each route.

Local leaders and the Indian foreign ministry thanked the travelers for sharing their experiences.

The successful journey shows how the region can welcome many visitors.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
pilgrimage
A long trip to a holy place
pilgrim
Someone who goes on a pilgrimage
route
The path or road taken
pass
A high mountain road that lets people cross
gratitude
Feeling thankful
facilitate
To help make something happen
gateway
An entrance that leads to an important place
nodal
Being the main connecting point
external affairs
The government part that works with other countries
spiritual
Related to feelings about the soul or religion
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