The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) is all set to the resume this year after a five-year gap, as revealed in an official statement on Monday. Despite its annual cyclicity, the yatra was pushed back in 2022 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this year’s journey will mark the first holy outing in five years, all thanks to efforts put in by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh.
With the exception of the COVID-19 postponement, the spiritual journey is undertaken by hundreds of people each year. Bridging the gap between adventure thrills, and spirituality and serenity. Here’s what we know about this year’s resumption of the yatra that will test your limits when faced with rugged terrain, inhospitable conditions and extreme weather. “The KMY is open to eligible Indian citizens, holding valid Indian passports, who wish to proceed to Kailash-Manasarovar for religious purposes,” reads the official Kailash Mansarovar Yatra website.
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The pilgrimage poised to commence from Delhi on June 30 will comprise five groups of 50 people each. As a result, a total of 250 devotees will pass through the Lipulekh Pass, which is at an altitude of 17,000 feet in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, according to PTI.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra travel guide
Of the five groups undertaking the divine Kailash Mansarovar Yatra adventure, the first one will enter China through Lipulekh Pass on July 10. Meanwhile, the last group will exit the neighbouring country to come back to India on August 22.
The detailed itinerary laid out in the official statement established that every team beginning from Delhi will stay one night in Tanakpur in Champawat district of Uttarakhand, another in Dharchula in Pithoragarh district, followed by two night in Gunji and two in Nabhidang, entering Taklakot in China’s Purang County.
Once finally at the destination – Kailash – travellers will stay the night in Pithorgarh district’s Bundi, another in Chaukori and one night in Almora after departing from China. In each team’s case, the round-trip to Delhi will take up 22 days.
Over the course of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, health check-up stops will be in Delhi and Gunji.
The much anticipated announcement comes after a Monday meeting under the Uttarakhand government and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. After the official exchange, the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam took over the responsibility of the pilgrimage.