Indian pilgrims step out on new Tibetan route

Fifty people have started a 12-day journey using a new path that makes it easier for Indian pilgrims to visit sacred religious sites in the Tibet autonomous region.

The pilgrims are using the Nathu La Pass, which was officially opened in Dromo county, Tibet, on Monday.

Hindus regard Tibet's Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar as holy religious sites, and pilgrims cross the border to pay homage at both between June and November.