China shuts Tibet border, Mansarovar pilgrimage hit

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Over 25,000 foreign tourists planning to visit Kailash Mansarovar through Nepal were forced to change their itinerary after the Chinese Government shut down all border points in Tibet citing the recent earthquakes in the Himalayan nation, media reported on Monday. Reports in the media here said the Nepali tourism and Civil Aviation Ministry has asked the Foreign Ministry to raise the issue with the Chinese side. However, the Chinese side has not made any comment over the shutdown. These 25,000 foreigners booked their tours for Kailash Mansarovar through 38 tour and travel companies in Nepal.

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