- By Abhishek Sheoran
- Mon, 19 May 2025 03:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025: The esteemed Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume after a hiatus of five years. The religious odyssey, which will begin in June, was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, tension between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) disrupted this spiritual journey.
The Sikkim government has been actively developing infrastructure for yatra through Nathu La, a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the state with Tibet.
Pilgrimage Route
The shortest path for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is through Uttarakhand, which passes through Lipulekh Pass. This distance is 65 kilometres and it takes 24 days to complete the journey. The other route passes through Nathu La in Sikkim. It has a shorter trek but involves more bus travel.
The third route passes through Nepal, which is preferred for its ease and comfort. It has a shorter trek and even provides an option of journey by helicopter. The yatra through this route begins at the Hilsa or Kyirong border.
The pilgrims have to go through a training session before embarking on this journey.
Timing And Preparations
As per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the yatra will begin in June and continue through August. The first batch of pilgrims is expected to leave from Delhi on June 30.
Authorities have been proactively preparing for this journey. Two acclimatisation centres will be established at the 16th Mile and Hangu Lake. These centres will provide accommodation and healthcare facilities. Road maintenance works and security agreements have also been given priority.
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According to the official applicant portal, the Lipulekh route for the pilgrimage costs approximately Rs 1.74 lakh per person. The Nathu La route, which is more motorable and better suited for senior citizens, costs around Rs 2.83 lakh.