Gangtok, June 20 -- Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Saturday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Nathu La Pass, extending his best wishes to all the pilgrims.

Om Prakash Mathur said, "Today, I have had the opportunity to flag off the first batch of the second year of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. I extend my best wishes for these journeys and to all the pilgrims. This Yatra was suspended for five years but resumed last year. It is my good fortune that I had the opportunity to flag off the first batch then."

The Governor acknowledged the improvements in the situation and added, "There were some misunderstandings earlier, but subsequently, they realised the need to normalise relat...