The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 will be conducted from June to August 2026, with online registrations open till 19 May 2026 on the official portal. A total of 2,000 pilgrims will be selected through a computerized, fair, and gender-balanced lottery system.
The Yatra will take place via two routes:
- Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand)
- Nathu La Pass (Sikkim)
It will be organized in 20 batches, with 50 yatris per batch.
Mount Kailash is considered the abode of Lord Shiva, while Lake Manasarovar is sacred for ritual bathing. The Yatra also holds importance in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
Q. With reference to the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026, consider the following statements:
- The Yatra will be conducted between June and August 2026.
- Pilgrims will be selected through a computerized, gender-balanced lottery system.
- The Yatra is conducted only through the Nathu La Pass route.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A (1 and 2 only)
- Statement 1 – Correct: The Yatra is scheduled from June to August 2026.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Selection is done through a computerized, fair, and gender-balanced lottery system.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: The Yatra is conducted through two routes—Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim), not only Nathu La.
