New Delhi: The registration for the annual Kailash Mansarovar yatra organised by the Ministry of External Affairs began on Monday as the pilgrimage will start from June 8 and end on September 8. The deadline for the registration is May 5.
Eligibility & Priority
Applicants only 18-years and below 70-years will be considered eligible for the pilgrimage. Like previous years,
Lipulekh Pass
There are two routes for the Yatra. The route through Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand), which involves trekking which is estimated to cost about Rs.1.8 lakh per person. It will be conducted in 18 batches consisting of 60 pilgrims each. The duration of the yatra is 24 days for each batch including 3 days in Delhi for preparatory work.
Nathula Pass
The route through Nathu La Pass (Sikkim) is motorable and suitable for senior citizens unable to undertake arduous trekking. From Gangtok, the route passes through scenic places like Hangu lake and through the vast landscape of the Tibetan plateau. It is estimated to cost about Rs.2.5 lakhs per person, and duration would be 21 days, including 3 days in Delhi for preparatory work. This year 10 batches of 50 pilgrims each are scheduled for this route.
Computerised Draw
Selection of applicants will be through a fair computer-generated, random, gender-balanced selection process. They will be notified of their selection after the computerized draw through automated email or SMS. They will be allotted a route and batch through this computerized draw only.
Helpline
After selection, applicants will have to pay the confirmation fee in order to confirm their participation. Applicants can also get information and track the status of their application through the interactive helpline No: 011-24300655.
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