Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah has officially requested that India and China avoid conducting the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Lipulekh pass, asserting that this area is integral to Nepal's territory. According to a notice from Nepal's authorities, the government maintains that Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, located east of the Mahakali River, are part of Nepal as per the Sugauli Treaty of 1816. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, organized by India's Ministry of External Affairs, is set to occur from June to August 2026 and is considered sacred by several religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. This year, the Yatra will involve 10 batches of 50 pilgrims each traveling through Uttarakhand and Sikkim. Nepal has reiterated its position through diplomatic channels, urging both India and China to respect its territorial claims. The Lipulekh pass has been a contentious issue between Nepal and India since the 1960s, and Nepal remains committed to resolving the border dispute through diplomatic means.