<h4>Introduction to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra</h4><p>The <strong>Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY)</strong> is an annual pilgrimage of immense spiritual significance.</p><p>Recently, <strong>India</strong> and <strong>China</strong> have agreed to revive this important pilgrimage, facilitating access for devotees.</p><h4>Geographical Location and Features</h4><p>The sacred <strong>Mount Kailash</strong> is a distinctive <strong>diamond-shaped peak</strong> composed of <strong>black rock</strong>.</p><p>It is strategically located in the <strong>Tibet Autonomous Region</strong> of <strong>China</strong>.</p><div class='info-box'><p><strong>Mount Kailash</strong> stands at an elevation of <strong>6,638 meters</strong>.</p></div><p>At the base of <strong>Mount Kailash</strong> lies the revered <strong>Lake Mansarovar</strong>, an integral part of the pilgrimage.</p><h4>Pilgrimage Routes and Organization</h4><p>The <strong>KMY</strong> is organized annually by <strong>India</strong>, typically between the months of <strong>June</strong> and <strong>September</strong>.</p><p>Two primary routes are utilized for this spiritual journey:</p><ul><li>The <strong>Lipulekh Pass</strong> in <strong>Uttarakhand</strong>, operational since <strong>1981</strong>.</li><li>The <strong>Nathu La Pass</strong> in <strong>Sikkim</strong>, which opened for pilgrims in <strong>2015</strong>.</li></ul><h4>Prohibition on Ascent</h4><p>Despite being lower in height than <strong>Mount Everest</strong> (8,849 meters), <strong>Mount Kailash</strong> remains <strong>unclimbed</strong>.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p>Its ascent is strictly prohibited due to its profound <strong>sacred significance</strong> to multiple religions.</p></div><h4>Origin of Major Rivers</h4><p><strong>Mount Kailash</strong> is considered a spiritual center, notably as the origin point for several major rivers.</p><ul><li>The <strong>Sutlej River</strong></li><li>The <strong>Brahmaputra River</strong></li><li>The <strong>Karnali River</strong> (a major tributary of the Ganga)</li><li>The <strong>Indus River</strong></li></ul>