Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2025: Pilgrims Selected via Computerised Draw
| 2025-05-21
Pilgrims for the 2025 Kailash Manasarovar Yatra have been chosen through a computerised random selection process, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The annual pilgrimage is scheduled to run from June to August 2025.
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2025 pilgrims have been selected through a gender-balanced computerised draw, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has announced.
Pilgrims for the 2025 Kailash Manasarovar Yatra have been chosen through a computerised random selection process, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The annual pilgrimage is scheduled to run from June to August 2025.
A total of 750 pilgrims, known as Yatris, have been selected for the upcoming Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, an annual spiritual journey to the Himalayan region. The draw of lots was conducted on 21 May 2025 by Kirti Vardhan Singh, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs and for Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The Ministry stated that the selection was made through a transparent, computer-generated and gender-balanced random process. Of the 5,561 individuals who registered online for the pilgrimage, 4,024 were men and 1,537 were women.
Routes and Logistics
The selected pilgrims will travel in 15 batches of 50 Yatris each. Five batches will take the Lipulekh route in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, while ten batches will use the Nathu La route in Sikkim. Both routes are now fully motorable and require minimal trekking, in contrast to the more physically demanding treks of earlier years.
Each batch will include two liaison officers to assist the pilgrims during the journey, which is expected to span several weeks.
Detailed information about route assignments and schedules has been made available on the official Yatra portal (https://kmy.gov.in). Selected Yatris have been notified via SMS and email, and they can also verify their selection status through the website or the designated helpline number (+91-11-23088133).
Government Remarks on Safety and Transparency
During the announcement, Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh underscored the Indian government’s continued efforts to make the pilgrimage more inclusive and secure. He noted that improvements to infrastructure and the digital selection process had contributed to enhanced accessibility and transparency.
“The government is committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and dignity of every Yatri,” said Singh. He urged participants to embark on the pilgrimage with humility and environmental awareness. “The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is not just a journey of faith—it is also a shared responsibility towards each other and nature.”
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Regarded as holy in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon, the sites attract pilgrims from India and abroad. The journey is organised annually by India’s Ministry of External Affairs in coordination with the Chinese authorities.
Due to its altitude and terrain, the pilgrimage historically posed significant physical challenges. However, recent infrastructure developments have significantly eased travel conditions, especially through the two main routes—Lipulekh and Nathu La.
The Lipulekh route, passing through the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, offers a more traditional experience, while the Nathu La route via Sikkim is generally considered more accessible, particularly for senior citizens and those with physical limitations.
Ongoing Relevance
The pilgrimage has seen increasing interest in recent years, with thousands applying annually despite logistical and geopolitical complexities. The Indian government has continued to modernise the selection and travel process, aiming to accommodate more pilgrims while maintaining the spiritual and ecological integrity of the route.
This year's draw reinforces the government’s emphasis on digital governance and inclusive participation, with specific measures in place to ensure gender balance and equitable access.
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