Kailash Manasarovar Yatra to Resume on June 30, 2025
The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra will resume on June 30, 2025, after a three-year hiatus. This is a joint initiative of the Uttarakhand government and the Ministry of External Affairs. The application and selection process will be entirely online.
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Key Details
After a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is set to recommence. The Uttarakhand government and the Ministry of External Affairs are collaborating to organize this pilgrimage, starting June 30, 2025. Let's explore the key aspects and application procedure for this year's Yatra.
First Yatra Post-COVID-19
The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra was suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has now officially announced its resumption, scheduled from June 30th to August 2025.
Fully Digital Application and Selection Process
This year, the application process is completely online. Interested pilgrims must register through the website kmy.gov.in. Following application, pilgrim selection will be conducted through a fair and gender-balanced random process managed by a computer system.
Yatra Group Plan
- The Yatra will comprise five main groups, each with 50 pilgrims.
- An additional ten groups will be formed, traveling via the Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim) routes.
- Each group will consist of 50 pilgrims.
How to Apply?
- Visit the kmy.gov.in website for registration.
- Complete the application form and upload the necessary documents.
- Selected applicants will be notified via email and the website.
Computerized Process Since 2015
The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra process has been online and computerized since 2015. Applicants are not required to send any letters or faxes. Feedback and suggestions can also be submitted through the website.
Important Notes
- Apply only through the official website.
- Ensure all documents are accurate and up-to-date.
- A pre-Yatra health check-up is mandatory.
