Pranab Mukherjee describes his Nepal visit as Pilgrimage

Later, the President was conferred an honorary D. Litt by KU in recognition of his contribution to the international relations, public administration and leading a successful political career.

Kathmandu, Nov 4: Describing his visit to Nepal as a "pilgrimage", President Pranab Mukherjee highlighted the age-old cultural relations between India and Nepal underlining the importance of Pashupatinath temple, Varanasi and Rameshwaram for solace seekers of both the countries.

Mukherjee, who was accorded a civic reception and handed over the key to the city of Kathmandu by Chief of its Municipal Corporation Rudrasingh Tamang, wrote in the visitor's book that Kathmandu is not only the political capital of Nepal, but also a spiritual center for the people in the region.

Kathmandu Municipal City hosted a civic reception in honour of #PresidentMukherjee in Kathmandu, Nepal yesterday pic.twitter.com/Akt7N2DoG4

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