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lipulekh pass
India-China Border Trade Via Lipulekh Resumes Aug 1; China Permits 20 Traders
India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass will restart on August 1, 2026. The Chinese administration in Tibet has granted permission for only 20 Indian traders to visit Purang (Taklakot) in the first phase to assess preparedness and inspect existing stock. The trade, which has centuries-old roots, was suspended in 2019 due to COVID-19 and is vital to the economy of the border region.
India-China Border Trade via Lipulekh Pass to Resume After 6-Year Hiatus
India and China will resume border trade through the Lipulekh Pass after a six-year suspension. The Dharchula administration has issued 26 trade passes to 17 traders and 9 helpers, and a customs office has been established at Gunji. The first batch of Indian traders is expected to reach Tibet on June 26, while a second batch of 25 traders is under process.