Q. Lipulekh Pass, which was seen in the news, is located near the trijunction of which countries?
Answer: India, Nepal and China
Notes: Pilgrims recently had the first-ever view of the sacred Kailash peak from the Old Lipulekh pass in Indian territory. Lipulekh Pass is a high-altitude pass in Uttarakhand, near the trijunction of India, Nepal, and China, at 5,334 meters. It links Uttarakhand with Tibet and serves as a gateway to the Himalayas. It is situated in Vyas Valley, Pithoragarh. It opened for trade with China in 1992. It has ancient trade significance and is part of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, believed to be Lord Shiva's abode.

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