Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026: Registration and Route Details

Key facts

• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has opened registrations for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026.
• The registration window is from 30 April 2026 to 19 May 2026 via the official website kmy.gov.in.
• The yatra is scheduled to be conducted from June to August 2026.
• The pilgrimage will be conducted through two routes: Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim.
• The Lipulekh Pass route includes 10 batches, a duration of approximately 22 days, and an estimated cost of ₹2.09 lakh per person.
• The Nathu La route includes 10 batches, a duration of approximately 21 days, and an estimated cost of ₹3.31 lakh per person.
• Eligibility criteria include being an Indian citizen aged between 18 and 70 years as of 1 January 2026, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less.
• Applicants must possess an Indian passport valid for at least 6 months as of 1 September 2026.
• Selection is conducted through a computer-generated, random, and gender-balanced draw of lots.
• A non-refundable confirmation amount of ₹5,000 is payable to KMVN for the Lipulekh route or STDC for the Nathu La route.