Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s upcoming visit to Nepal came under shadow on Sunday (May 3, 2026) with Nepal expressing “concerns” to both India and China regarding the next season of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra through the Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh region reiterating that the region is part of Nepal’s sovereign territory.

In response to Kathmandu’s remarks, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday (May 3, 2026) that Nepal’s claims on the Lipulekh Pass are not based on “historical facts”.