Eligibility for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Expanded to 1,000 Indian Pilgrims
Number of Indian pilgrims eligible for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra increased to 1,000
Hindustan Times
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The Indian government has increased the number of pilgrims eligible for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to 1,000 for this year's pilgrimage, up from 750 in 2025. The journey, taking place from June to August, will see pilgrims traveling through routes in Uttarakhand and Sikkim.
- 01Eligibility for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has increased to 1,000 pilgrims.
- 02The pilgrimage will occur from June to August 2025.
- 03Pilgrims will travel through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim.
- 04The application process is fully computerized and open until May 19.
- 05The pilgrimage is significant for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, requiring treks at high altitudes.
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The number of Indian pilgrims eligible for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been raised to 1,000 for the upcoming pilgrimage, an increase from 750 in 2025. Organized by India's Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with China, the pilgrimage will take place from June to August 2025. Pilgrims can choose to travel through two routes: Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim. Applications for the pilgrimage can be submitted via the website kmy.gov.in until May 19, and the selection will be conducted through a fair, computer-generated process. This pilgrimage, which was suspended between 2020 and 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent border tensions, holds significant religious importance for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, as it involves trekking at altitudes up to 19,500 feet in challenging conditions.
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The increase in eligible pilgrims allows more individuals to participate in this significant religious journey, fostering spiritual connections and promoting tourism in the regions involved.
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