Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026: How To Apply And Prices

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is scheduled to begin in June 2026 and conclude in August 2026. (Image: kmy.gov.in)

The selection process is entirely computerised, ultilizing a fair, random, and gender-balanced electronic draw to choose participants from the pool of participants. The last date for registration is May 19. 2026. The duration of the yatra is approximately 23 to 25 days, depending on the chosen route. (Image: kmy.gov.in)

How To Apply For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026?
The application process is fully online via the official portal: kmy.gov.in.
– Register Online: Create a user account on the official website.
– Prepare Documents: Have scanned copies of your photograph (JPG, max 300 KB) and passport (PDF, max 500 KB) ready.
– Select Preferences: Indicate your preferred route and departure point (Delhi, Dharchula, or Gangtok)
– Group Applications: Up to two registrations can be submitted under a single account if you wish to travel in the same batch. (Image: kmy.gov.in)

Eligibility For The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
– The eligibility criteria for the Yatra are strict to ensure the safety of all participants at extreme altitudes.
– Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen with a valid ordinary Indian passport (valid for at least 6 months as of September 1, 2026).
– Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 70 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
– Physical Fitness: A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less is required.
– Medical Exclusions: Individuals with conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, or epilepsy are generally ineligible.
– Ineligibility: Foreign nationals, including OCI and PIO cardholders, are not eligible to apply. (Image: kmy.gov.in)

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 Fees And Expenditure
– Confirmation Amount (Non-refundable): Rs 5,000 (payable to KMVN for Lipulekh or STDC for Nathu La)
– Lipulekh Route (Route 1): Estimated Cost: Rs 2.09 lakh
– Nathu La Route (Route 2): Estimated Cost: Rs 3.31 lakh
– Key Expenses (approximate): Medical tests at Delhi Heart & Lung Institute: Rs 5,500
– Stress Echo Test (if required): Rs 2,500
– Chinese Visa fee: Rs 1,800
– Pool Money For Group Activities: Rs 4000 (Image: Pexels)

In Tibet (per person)
– Lipulekh Route: US$ 1,400 (approx. Rs1,19,000) + RMB 3,360 (approx. Rs39,300)
– Nathu La Route: US$ 2,700 (approx. Rs2,29,500) + RMB 3,360 (approx. Rs39,300) (Image: Pexels)