India and Nepal Argue About a Mountain Path

May 3, 2026, 20:50
ChinaInternational

Introduction

Nepal and India are angry. They disagree about a path called Lipulekh Pass. People use this path for a religious trip.

Main Body

Nepal says the land is theirs. They say an old paper from 1816 proves this. Nepal told India and China that they do not like the trip route. India says Nepal is wrong. India says they used this path since 1954. They say the land does not belong to Nepal. Both countries want to talk. They want to fix the problem. The religious trip will happen in 2026 because India and China are now friends again.

Conclusion

The two countries still disagree about the land. But they want to solve the problem with talks.

Learning

⚑ The 'Say' Pattern

In this story, people have different opinions. We use the word SAY to show what someone thinks or believes.

How it works: Person/Group β†’ say β†’ The Fact/Opinion

Examples from the text:

  • Nepal says the land is theirs.
  • India says Nepal is wrong.
  • They say an old paper proves this.

πŸ’‘ Quick Rule for A2: Use SAY when you want to tell me someone else's idea.

  • I say it is hot.
  • My friend says it is cold.

Vocabulary Learning

argue (v.)
to speak in disagreement
Example:They argue about who owns the path.
path (n.)
a way or track you can walk on
Example:The path goes through the mountains.
religious (adj.)
connected with faith or worship
Example:It is a religious trip for many pilgrims.
trip (n.)
a journey or excursion
Example:We plan a trip to the mountain.
land (n.)
the ground or area of a country
Example:The land belongs to the country.
disagree (v.)
to have a different opinion
Example:They disagree about the border.
talk (v.)
to speak or have a conversation
Example:They will talk to find a solution.
fix (v.)
to repair or solve a problem
Example:They want to fix the problem.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:The problem is the dispute over the land.
friends (n.)
people who like and support each other
Example:India and China are now friends again.