Kailash Mansarovar.
There is good news for the devotees waiting to see the supreme abode of Lord Shiva, Mount Kailash and the sacred Manasarovar Lake. The Central Government has released the official schedule of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026. With this the online application window has also opened. This year’s Yatra is special in many ways as it is being conducted through two different traditional routes and tight security arrangements have been made.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the last date for registering for the journey has been set as 19 May 2026. The devotees participating in this yatra will be selected through a completely transparent and computerized ‘random draw’. The government aims to maintain a fair balance between male and female applicants. Selected passengers will be sent in different batches in a phased manner.
The journey will run from June to August
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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 will be organized between June to August. This entire journey starts from Delhi and takes about 23 to 25 days till reaching back to Delhi. In Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions, this place is considered the center of the world and the most sacred place. This time the government has given the pilgrims the option of two different routes, in which a total of 1,000 pilgrims (500 per route) will be allowed.
1. Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand Route)
Batch: 10 groups (50 passengers each).
Route: Delhi via Dharchula (Pithoragarh).
Speciality: This is a traditional route which is quite challenging and trekking based. It is best for those who have the courage to trek in the high Himalayan regions.
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2. Nathu La Pass (Sikkim Route)
Batch: 10 groups (50 passengers each).
Route: Delhi to Bagdogra and then via Gangtok.
Speciality: This route is less challenging than Uttarakhand because better road facilities are available here. It is considered more suitable for elderly and passengers with less physical capacity.
Who can apply? (Eligibility and Conditions)
Kailash Yatra is one of the most difficult pilgrimages in the world, hence its rules are quite strict. The applicant must be an Indian citizen. (Foreigners or OCI cardholders are not eligible). Your age should be between 18 to 70 years on January 1, 2026. Your passport must be valid at least till 1 September 2026. The applicant should not have any serious disease like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or epilepsy.
Medical examination: ordeal in two stages
Since this journey goes to a height of about 19,500 feet above sea level, where the oxygen level remains less than 50%, hence medical test twice is mandatory. First phase- In special hospitals and ITBP base hospitals in Delhi. Second phase- During the journey in high altitude areas (Gunji or Sherathang). Free investigation will be done here by ITBP. If the passenger is found unfit, he will be sent back from there.
how to apply?
Interested devotees official website kmy.gov.in You can apply online by visiting. After registration on the portal, you will have to upload the scanned copy of passport and photograph. Maximum two people can apply from one user ID.
Facilities and Security
On the Indian side, Kumaon Mandal Development Corporation (KMVN) and Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation handle food and accommodation arrangements, while on the Tibet (China) side, the Chinese administration takes responsibility. Although the central government does not provide direct subsidy, many state governments like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh provide a fixed amount of subsidy to their residents on completion of the journey. Helicopter rescue facility is available for any emergency, the cost of which has to be borne by the passenger himself.
