New Delhi:The first batch of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims through Nathula pass for this year will be flagged off from Gangtok on Friday. This group of 48 pilgrims will continue its onward Journey in a bus through Nathula pass at height of about 14000 feet and reach China border on June 20.
The Mansarovaryatri after spending two nights each at 15th Mile and Sherethang area will reach Nathula in four days.The Chinese authority will take travel and other responsibility of these pilgrims soon after they cross Nathula border. 

The entire journey till Mansarovar is expected to be completed in 21 days. The state administration has made extensive arrangements on way to Nathula for weather acclimatization for pilgrims on board. 
All together about 350 pilgrims will make their Journey in eight batches this year. The second and third batch of KailashMansarovarYatri is scheduled to arrive in Gangtok on June 20 and subsequently on June 27 while remaining batches will conduct its journey during month of July.