India, June 28 -- The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday advised Indian citizens undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators not to start their journey from India unless they have obtained all the required travel documents.

The advisory comes after several Indian pilgrims travelling to Kailash Mansarovar were reportedly stranded in Nepal without the necessary permits and visas required to enter China.

In a statement, the MEA said it had received multiple requests for help from Indian citizens stuck in Nepal while undertaking the pilgrimage through tours organised by private operators.

"Citizens are advised not to commence their journey from India until all required travel documents have been obta...