Nepal: Most of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims stuck in Simikot due to bad weather evacuated

In Nepal, most of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims stuck in Simikot due to bad weather have been evacuated.110 pilgrims were brought to Nepalgunj today as flight services from Simikot resumed after improvement in the weather conditions.

Now only 12 people are in Simikot. If weather remains clear these pilgrims are also likely to be evacuated tomorrow.

Around 165 pilgrims were stranded in Simikot and Hilsa since Sunday due to bad weather. Meanwhile, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra on Nepalgunj-Simikot-Hilsa route continue.

Around 60 pilgrims reached Simikot from Nepalgunj today for onward journey.