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Press Trust of India The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, will take place between June 8 and September 8 through the routes of the Nathu La and the Lipulekh passes, it was announced on Tuesday.
The registration for the yatra began on Tuesday and applicants between 18-70 years of age can apply till May 9, the ministry said in a statement.
The yatra is scheduled during the period from June 8 to September 8 through the two routes, the MEA said.
The route through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, which involves some trekking, is estimated to cost about ₹1.8 lakh per person and will be conducted in 18 batches of 60 pilgrims each, it said.
The duration of the yatra is 24 days for each batch, including three days in Delhi, for preparatory work.
The route through Nathu La Pass (Sikkim) is motorable and suitable for senior citizens unable to undertake arduous trekking, the ministry said.
From Gangtok, the route passes through scenic places like Hangu lake and through the vast landscape of the Tibetan plateau.
It is estimated to cost about ₹2.5 lakh per person, and the duration of the yatra would be 21 days, including three days in Delhi for preparatory work, it said. This year, 10 batches of 50 pilgrims each are scheduled for this route, the MEA said.
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