Overview

• The Ministry of External Affairs has finalized the selection of 750 pilgrims through a computerised, random, and gender-balanced draw from 5,561 applicants.
• The pilgrimage will run from June to August 2025, with five batches of 50 pilgrims traveling via Lipulekh Pass and ten batches via Nathu La Pass, each accompanied by liaison officers.
• Both routes are now fully motorable, significantly reducing the physical demands of the journey, especially for elderly participants.
• The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds deep spiritual significance for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, offering access to sacred sites in Tibet's Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
• The resumption of the Yatra is seen as a diplomatic gesture, following troop disengagement agreements and efforts to rebuild India-China relations after years of border tensions.