In Nepal, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri visited Nepalgunj and Simikot to asses facilities available for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims. <br />''<br />''<br />''During his three-day visit, Ambassador Puri met officials, local leaders, representatives of various hotels and guest houses and enquired about boarding and lodging facilities available for the pilgrims. <br />''<br />''<br />''He visited the Simikot district hospital and interacted with the doctors. Mr. Puri also met some pilgrims returning from Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and asked them about their experiences. <br />''<br />''<br />''Later talking to our correspondent, Ambassador Puri said that Simikot is connected through small aircraft only and these planes are not capable to fly in bad weather. <br />''<br />''<br />''He said during inclement weather pilgrims may have to stay in Simikot for a longer period. Mr Puri said since basic facilities are available in Simikot so patience is required. <br />''<br />''<br />''Ambassador Puri also said that Simikot is around 10,000 feet above the sea level and there are chances of high altitude sickness, especially among elderly pilgrims. <br />''<br />''<br />''Ambassador Puri said doctors informed him about the requirement of a constant supply of electricity and oxygen to handle medical emergencies and Indian Embassy will try to help in improving the situation. <br />''<br />''<br />''Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa route is very popular among Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims as it takes laser time and the journey is comfortable. More than 10,000 devotees undertake pilgrimage through this route. <br />''<br />