KATHMANDU Rasuwagadhi, Nepal's gateway for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon pilgrims heading to Kailash Mansarovar, just recorded its busiest year yet, with 13,523 pilgrim crossings, up nearly 19% from the previous year. Even after the Lhende River flood destroyed the Nepal-China Friendship Bridge and limited operations to just seven months, traffic continued to rise. Pilgrims are increasingly choosing this route over the pricier Hilsa crossing via Humla. Indians accounted for the largest share of crossings, followed by Nepalis and Chinese. Follow @thehimalayantimesnews for fast, verified news. #Rasuwagadhi #KailashMansarovar #NepalChinaBorder #PilgrimageNepal #himalayantimes #THTDigital