The centuries-old India-Tibet trade route through Lipulekh Pass has reopened recently, with a 17-member Indian delegation entering Taklakot in Tibet after China cleared cross-border trade.
About Lipulekh Pass:
It is a high-altitude mountain pass located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, in India's Kumaon region.
It sits at the intersection of three international borders:India to the south and west, China (Tibet Autonomous Region) to the north and east, and Nepal to the west.
It is the first Indian border post opened for trade with China in 1992.
Other passes: This was followed by the opening of Shipki La Pass, Himachal Pradesh, in 1994 and Nathu La Pass, Sikkim, in 2006.
Significance:
Strategic Location: Lies at the tri-junction of India, Nepal, and China, making it geographically significant.
Ancient Trade Route: Lipulekh Pass has been utilized for centuries as a trade route, connecting the Indian subcontinent with the Tibetan plateau.
Religious Significance: It is a key corridor for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and plays an important role in connecting border communities, especially tribal groups such as the Bhotiyas who depend on cross-border trade.
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