India Announces 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Two Routes

Kathmandu. India's Ministry of External Affairs has announced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. India is going to operate the religious journey from June to August next year in coordination with the Chinese government.

Two routes have been set for this year's journey. 10 groups of 50 people each will go to Mansarovar via the Lipulekh pass in Uttarakhand state, and an additional 10 groups of 50 people each will go via the Nathula pass in Sikkim state. Thus, a total of one thousand pilgrims will have the darshan of Kailash Mansarovar through two different routes this year.

Online applications have been opened through the website 'kmy.gov.in' for those who wish to participate in the journey. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has stated that the selection of pilgrims will be done entirely by a computer system, impartially, randomly, and with gender balance.

It has been clarified that since the entire process from application to selection will be done online, there is no need to send any letters or faxes for information or to apply. The feedback option on the website can be used to get necessary information or give suggestions.

Applicants can fill out the form by choosing both routes or only one route according to their preference. According to the ministry, the last date for registering online applications has been set for May 19 (2026) next.