Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 Resumes After 5 Years: Route, Dates, and Travel Guidelines

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 Resumes After 5 Years: Route, Dates, and Travel Guidelines (Image: Canva)

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025: After a five-year pause, the revered Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is all set to resume on June 30, 2025, marking a significant spiritual and cultural revival. The pilgrimage, suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will once again allow devotees to undertake the sacred journey through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, located at an altitude of 17,000 feet.

Official Announcement and Organisers

According to an official statement released on Monday, the yatra’s resumption has been made possible through the combined efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. A planning meeting was held in New Delhi, jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Uttarakhand government, during which Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) was assigned the responsibility of organising the pilgrimage.

Yatra Schedule and Group Details

The 2025 yatra will begin from Delhi on June 30, with a total of five groups consisting of 50 pilgrims each, making it a 250-person contingent.

• First group will enter China via Lipulekh Pass on July 10.
• Last group will return to India on August 22.
• Each group will embark on a 22-day journey, starting and concluding in Delhi.

The travel itinerary includes the following key stopovers:

• Delhi – Departure point
• Tanakpur (Champawat district) – 1-night stay
• Dharchula (Pithoragarh district) – 1-night stay
• Gunji – 2-night acclimatisation
• Nabhidang – 2-night halt before crossing
• Taklakot (Tibet/China) – Entry point into China

• Bundi (Pithoragarh district) – 1 night
• Chaukori – 1 night
• Almora – 1 night
• Delhi – Final destination

All pilgrims will undergo mandatory health check-ups, first in Delhi and again at Gunji, ensuring physical fitness to endure the high-altitude journey.

Religious Significance of Kailash Mansarovar

Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, located in Tibet under Chinese administration, hold immense spiritual importance. For Hindus, Mount Kailash is considered the abode of Lord Shiva, and performing the parikrama (circumambulation) of the mountain along with a ritual bath in Lake Manasarovar is believed to cleanse sins and lead the soul to moksha (liberation).

The revival of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is not just a spiritual milestone but also a testament to cultural continuity and diplomatic coordination. As preparations begin, pilgrims and spiritual seekers can once again look forward to experiencing the divine journey amidst the majestic Himalayas.