Sukhu urges Centre to explore feasibility of opening Shipki-La route for Kailash yatra
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, the CM said that Shipki-La region has served as a vital Indo-Tibetan trade route, predating modern borders. He said it has also been a cultural corridor for Tibetan Buddhism and ancient pilgrimage paths reflecting India's enduring civilizational ties to Kailash and Mansarovar. 'Kinnaur region being semi-arid and situated in a rain shadow zone like Spiti, is less prone to monsoon disruptions which keeps the route accessible for most of the year.
The path from Shipki-La via Gartok to Darchen and Mansarovar is comparatively shorter on the Tibetan side. Shipki-La offers a more stable, unambiguous corridor, making it well suited as a long-term, dependable corridor for pilgrimage and cross-border link,' he said.
He noted the state has road connectivity up to Shipki-La via Rampur and Pooh. He said the state will extend all logistical and administrative coordination to the Central Government if the Shipki-La route is opened for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
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