New Delhi, April 30 -- Kailash Manasarovar Yatra this year will be conducted between June and August, and will be organised via two routes, Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

According to the MEA release, a total of 20 batches are scheduled for the pilgrimage. Ten batches, each comprising 50 yatris. The Yatra will be held in coordination with the Chinese government, MEA said.

The ministry stated that the official website (kmy.gov.in) has been opened for online applications. The entire registration and selection process has been made fully digital, with applicants required to register and submit their forms online. The MEA emphasised that applicants do not ne...