Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in coordination with the Government of China, is set to take place from June to August this year. Ten batches, each consisting of 50 Yatris, are scheduled to travel through Uttarakhand, crossing over at Lipulekh Pass. Another 10 batches, each consisting of 50 Yatris, will travel through Sikkim, crossing over at Nathu La Pass. The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that the website kmy.gov.in has been opened for the acceptance of applications. The Yatris will be selected from among applicants through a fair, computer-generated, random and gender-balanced selection process.
The entire process for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra commencing from on-line application till selection of Yatris is a fully computerized process. Interested applicants may login by registering on the site and submit their applications online. Applicants do not need to send letters or fax to seek information. The feedback options on the website can be used for obtaining information, registering observations or making suggestions for improvement of the yatra.
Applicants can either select both routes indicating priority or select only one route. Last date for registration is 19th May.
