Kailash Manasarovar Pilgrimage: MEA Issues Guidance for Indian Travelers Using Private Tour Services

Kailash Manasarovar Pilgrimage: MEA Issues Guidance for Indian Travelers Using Private Tour Services

The ministry has stated that it has received numerous requests for assistance from Indian nationals currently stranded in Nepal while attempting the pilgrimage through private tour operators, lacking the necessary entry permit and visas for China.

By Asmita Pant  June 28, 2026, 12:16:47 PM IST (Published)

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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: MEA issues advisory for Indian pilgrims travelling via private tour operators
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has urged Indian citizens planning to undertake the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via private tour operators to refrain from starting their journey from India until they have secured all necessary travel documentation for the pilgrimage.

On June 27, the ministry released an advisory mentioning that they have received multiple requests for help from Indian nationals stranded in Nepal, attempting the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra through tours facilitated by private operators, lacking the required entry permits and visas for China.

The MEA cautioned against beginning the journey from India without all essential travel documents for the entire trip being in order.
“Initiating travel without confirmed documentation or in expectation of obtaining the required documentation raises the risk of becoming stranded,” the ministry remarked.

Furthermore, the ministry strongly recommended that pilgrims ensure their tour operator is properly registered and authorized prior to embarking on the yatra.

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