Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2014 by Government of India – Dates and Application Forms for 2014 Yatra – Apply Online

Booking and Selection Process for the annual Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2014 organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, has begun. The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2014 is open to all Indian citizens, above 18 years of age and not attained 70 years, who wish to proceed to Kailash Manasarovar in China for religious purposes. Applications are available now.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in Hinduism

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra conducted by the Government of India includes visit to Mount Kailash – the abode of Lord Shiva – and Manasarovar Lake. According to Hindu scriptures, those who take a dip in the Manasarovar and complete the parikrama (circumambulate) around Mount Kailash are absolved of their sins and are liberated from the cycle of birth and death. They are ultimately united with Brahman (symbolically represented by Mount Kailash or Shiva).

Last Date of Receiving Application is March 10, 2014.

Last Date of Online Application is March 5, 2014.

The Yatra in 2014 is from June 8, 2014 to September 9, 2014.

The application forms and other details are available online at the Ministry of External Affairs website. (The documents provided here are in pdf format and you will need pdf reader installed to view it).

You can download the online form at the official website of Passport office of India. The form must be filled online and a print taken out.

How to apply online and other details regarding online application can be found here – Online application and complete details.

Last date of online application is March 5, 2014.