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37 Maharashtra Pilgrims Stranded in Tibet Depart for Kathmandu Amid Nepal Floods
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🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:33 PM
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Thirty‑seven pilgrims from Maharashtra, who were stuck in Tibet after Nepal's floods disrupted travel routes, have begun their journey to Kathmandu.
A group of thirty‑seven pilgrims from Maharashtra, who had been unable to move beyond Tibet following the severe floods that hit Nepal, left the region on a scheduled convoy bound for Kathmandu. The pilgrims, part of a larger religious tour, were stranded for several days as flood‑damaged roads and landslides in the Himalayas halted cross‑border transport.
Local authorities in Tibet coordinated with Indian consular officials to arrange safe passage, and the convoy is expected to reach Kathmandu within a day, pending normal border checks. Officials said the pilgrims will now continue their pilgrimage to holy sites in Nepal and India once the flood‑affected routes are cleared.
The incident highlights the broader impact of the monsoon‑driven floods that have inundated large parts of Nepal, disrupting travel and displacing thousands. While relief efforts focus on affected residents, the safe departure of the Maharashtra pilgrims provides a small relief amid the ongoing crisis.
The pilgrims, who belong to various districts of Maharashtra, expressed gratitude to the Tibetan and Nepalese officials for their assistance. Their journey underscores the close religious and cultural ties that link Indian devotees with Himalayan pilgrimage destinations.
Local authorities in Tibet coordinated with Indian consular officials to arrange safe passage, and the convoy is expected to reach Kathmandu within a day, pending normal border checks. Officials said the pilgrims will now continue their pilgrimage to holy sites in Nepal and India once the flood‑affected routes are cleared.
The incident highlights the broader impact of the monsoon‑driven floods that have inundated large parts of Nepal, disrupting travel and displacing thousands. While relief efforts focus on affected residents, the safe departure of the Maharashtra pilgrims provides a small relief amid the ongoing crisis.
The pilgrims, who belong to various districts of Maharashtra, expressed gratitude to the Tibetan and Nepalese officials for their assistance. Their journey underscores the close religious and cultural ties that link Indian devotees with Himalayan pilgrimage destinations.