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First Group of Pilgrims Reached the Sacred Lake After Crossing the Lipulekh Mountain Pass

Forty‑eight pilgrims, organized by the Kumaon Region Development Agency, left the Dharchula base camp and crossed the Lipulekh Pass at 9:05 a.m.

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48 pilgrims began the journey from Dharchula base camp.

They crossed Lipulekh Pass at 9:05 a.m.

The trip is overseen by the Kumaon Region Development Agency.

Their destination is the holy lake of Kailash‑Mansarovar in Tibet.

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The Lipulekh Pass connects India with the Tibetan plateau and is a key route for the pilgrimage to the holy lake of Kailash‑Mansarovar.

The pilgrims aim to visit the sacred lake in Tibet, which holds great importance in several religions.

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pilgrims

people traveling for religious reasons

Kailash‑Mansarovar

a sacred mountain and lake that many religions consider holy

Lipulekh Pass

a high mountain pass that links India with the Tibetan plateau

Tibetan plateau

a very high, flat region in Asia where Tibet is located

holy lake

a lake that is considered sacred by many faiths

Kumaon Region Development Agency

the organization that plans and supports projects and trips in the Kumaon area

base camp

a temporary camp where travelers stay before starting a long journey

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