Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026: Final Batch via Lipulekh Pass Welcomed at Tanakpur
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1. Final Batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 Departs via Lipulekh Pass
On a historic evening in August 2026, Tanakpur Tourist Rest Camp (TRC) witnessed an atmosphere of profound spiritual emotion. This was no ordinary group of pilgrims — this was the 10th and final batch of the season journeying to sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar through the historic Lipulekh Pass (~17,060 ft). A total of 44 devout yatris, hailing from 12 states across India, assembled for this landmark departure.
"Om Namah Shivaya — as chants echoed through Tanakpur TRC, the 10th and final batch of 44 pilgrims embarked on their sacred journey towards Lipulekh Pass and Tibet."
2. 44 Yatris Representing 12 States Across India
The final Lipulekh Pass batch comprised 28 male and 16 female pilgrims, uniting devotees from all corners of the country:
- Uttar Pradesh: 11 Yatris (Highest state representation)
- Gujarat: 10 Yatris
- Rajasthan: 5 Yatris
- Maharashtra: 4 Yatris
- Delhi: 4 Yatris
- Tamil Nadu: 3 Yatris
- Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, and Uttarakhand: Remaining devotees
This season, a grand total of 468 pilgrims across 10 batches completed the pilgrimage along the Tanakpur-Pithoragarh-Lipulekh Pass border corridor. Batch 1 saw 51 yatris, Batch 2 had 47, Batch 3 had 50... concluding with Batch 10's 44 pilgrims.
3. Traditional Kumaoni Garlanding & Tilak Ceremony
Upon arrival at the Tanakpur Tourist Rest Camp (TRC), the yatris were received with authentic Kumaoni cultural hospitality. Local women adorned in traditional attire presented flower garlands and applied sacred vermilion tilak on the foreheads of all 44 pilgrims. TRC Manager Manoj Kumar highlighted that this warm reception marks the formal culmination of the 2026 yatra reception phase at Tanakpur.
4. Front-Page Newspaper Coverage
Major national dailies including Dainik Jagran covered the departure of the final Lipulekh batch on their main pages, detailing the arrival of the 44 pilgrims and the overall success of the 468-pilgrim 2026 season:
Dainik Jagran News Report — Traditional welcome of the 10th and final batch of 44 Kailash Mansarovar yatris at Tanakpur.
5. Real-Time Ground Status: 7th, 8th, and 9th Batches
While the 10th batch departed Tanakpur for Pithoragarh, the 9th batch reached Nabhidhang after performing darshan at Adi Kailash and Parvati Sarovar. Meanwhile in Tibet, the 8th batch was completing the holy Mount Kailash Kora (Parikrama), while the 7th batch completed their parikrama and arrived at Taklakot.
Lipulekh Pass Yatra 2026 — Season Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Batch | 44 Yatris (28 Male, 16 Female) |
| Border Pass | Lipulekh Pass (~17,060 ft) |
| 2026 Total Pilgrims | 468 Pilgrims (10 Batches) |
| 2025 Total Pilgrims | 237 Pilgrims |
| Route Corridor | Tanakpur ➔ Pithoragarh ➔ Dharchula ➔ Gunji ➔ Nabhidhang ➔ Lipulekh Pass ➔ Taklakot (Tibet) |
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Which was the final batch for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 via Lipulekh Pass?
Answer: The 10th batch comprising 44 pilgrims (28 male, 16 female) from 12 Indian states was the final batch of the 2026 season via Lipulekh Pass.
Q. How many total pilgrims completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh in 2026?
Answer: A total of 468 pilgrims across 10 batches completed the pilgrimage via Tanakpur-Pithoragarh-Lipulekh Pass in 2026, doubling from 237 pilgrims in 2025.
Q. What is the altitude and location of Lipulekh Pass?
Answer: Lipulekh Pass is a high-altitude Himalayan mountain pass situated at an elevation of approximately 17,060 feet (5,200m) in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, connecting India with Tibet Autonomous Region (China).
Q. How do I get an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Adi Kailash and border yatras?
Answer: Inner Line Permits (ILP) are issued by the SDM Office in Dharchula/Pithoragarh. Registered local ground operators like Rudraansh Yatra facilitate all documentation, medical clearance, and police verification required for permit issuance.
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