Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is known for its religious value, cultural significance, physical beauty and thrilling nature. It is undertaken by hundreds of people every year. Holding significance for the Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, it holds religious importance also for the Jains and the Buddhists. 

The Yatra is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs every year between June and September. It is open to eligible Indian citizens, holding valid Indian passports, who wish to proceed to Kailash-Mansarovar for religious purposes. Applications to participate in the Yatra can be filed online only at http://kmy.gov.in
            Yatra can be go through by two different routes – Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim. Yatris need to spend 3-4 days in Delhi for preparations before the Yatra. The Delhi Government provides free meals and accommodation for the stay in Delhi. Yatris are, however, free to make their own arrangements.

Caution: The Yatra involves trekking at high altitudes of up to 19,500 feet, under inhospitable conditions, including extreme cold and rugged terrain, and may prove hazardous for those who are not physically and medically fit.

Routes

Now, there are two routes to undertake the Yatra:

Route 1: Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand)

18 batches of 60 members each with total duration of about 25 days per batch.

Estimated cost per person: Rs.1.5 Lakh.

Route 2: Nathula (Sikkim)

5 batches of 50 members each with total duration of about 23 days per batch.

Estimated cost per person: Rs.1.7 Lakh.