AI SummaryKailash Mansarovar Yatra scheme of Madhya Pradesh is running in 2026, and pilgrims from the state who finish the journey can claim back half of their travel cost. Religious Trusts and Endowments Department gives 50% of the actual expenses, with a top limit of ₹30,000 per pilgrim.
Only those people qualify who get picked by the Ministry of External Affairs for the yatra. For 2026, the Ministry has kept the yatra between June and August, with 20 batches of 50 pilgrims each, and registration on the official portal closed on 19 May 2026.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Madhya Pradesh Scheme Details
Madhya Pradesh government runs this money help scheme through the Directorate of Religious Trust and Endowment. Idea is simple. Travel to Kailash and Mansarovar costs a lot, so the state pays back part of the bill after the pilgrim comes home. Payment is not made in advance. First you travel, then you submit your bills, then the district office pays.
Benefit is once in a lifetime. Income taxpayers are kept out. So mostly it helps middle and lower income families of the state who could not afford the trip otherwise.
Application Process for the Grant
Application for the state grant is offline, through the district collector office. Steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Download the scheme form from the department notice at Kailash Mansarovar Yatra scheme guidelines and fill it in clear handwriting with your name, address and bank details.
STEP 2 - Keep your selection letter from the Ministry of External Affairs and the yatra completion certificate ready, because without these two papers the claim will not move ahead.
STEP 3 - Attach the actual expense papers such as tickets, receipts and the amount paid to KMVN or STDC, along with your Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, Aadhaar, passport copy and bank passbook copy.
STEP 4 - Submit the full set to the District Collector office of your district within 60 days of finishing the yatra. Late files usually get rejected, so do not sit on it.
STEP 5 - District Collector office checks your papers and then sends the approved amount to your bank account. Keep the receiving copy of your application for follow up.
Highlights of the Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Madhya Pradesh |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Religious Trusts and Endowments Department |
| Department Running the Scheme | Directorate of Religious Trust and Endowment |
| Eligible People | MP residents selected by Ministry of External Affairs |
| Benefit Amount | 50% of expenses, up to ₹30,000 |
| Application Mode | Offline, at District Collector office |
| Claim Time Limit | Within 60 days of finishing the yatra |
| Yatra Official Website | kmy.gov.in |
Yatra Updates for 2026
Ministry of External Affairs announced the 2026 yatra schedule in May 2026. Journey runs from June to August 2026 through two routes, Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La Pass in Sikkim. Each route has 10 batches of 50 pilgrims, so around 1,000 seats in total. Selection was done by a computer draw that is random and gender balanced.
Online registration on kmy.gov.in was open till 19 May 2026, and paper applications are not taken. Since the 2026 registration window is over, people planning the trip should watch the same portal for the 2027 announcement, which normally comes around April or May.
Central government does not give any direct money help for the yatra. State subsidies like this Madhya Pradesh one are the only cash support available, so the state scheme still matters for MP pilgrims who travelled in the June to August 2026 batches.
Who Can Apply
Rules for the state grant are short and strict. Check them before making the file.
- You should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh with a valid domicile certificate.
- You must have been selected by the Ministry of External Affairs and must have completed the yatra.
- You should not be an income taxpayer, and this will be checked at the district level.
- Grant can be claimed only one time in your whole life.
For the yatra itself, the Ministry keeps its own rules. Applicant must be an Indian citizen with an ordinary Indian passport, aged between 18 and 70 years as on 1 January 2026, with a BMI of 25 or less. People with heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or epilepsy are usually not cleared. Medical checks happen in Delhi first, and then again at Gunji or Sherathang during the journey.
Documents Required
Keep photocopies plus originals when you visit the collector office, since the clerk may want to see the originals for matching.
- Passport size photo and identity proof such as Aadhaar card.
- Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate in your own name.
- Passport copy and the selection letter from the Ministry of External Affairs.
- Yatra completion certificate and full details of the money spent.
- Bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque for the payment.
Madhya Pradesh also gives a similar travel cost benefit for some other religious trips. If you are interested in that, read about the Hinglaj Devi Temple and Nankana Sahib Yatra scheme of the same department.
References
Scheme Guidelines PDF | Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Official Portal | Yatra 2026 Schedule and Routes
FAQ's
How much money does Madhya Pradesh give for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
State pays back 50% of your actual travel expenses, and the highest amount is ₹30,000 per pilgrim.
Who can claim this grant
Only permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh who were selected by the Ministry of External Affairs, completed the yatra and do not pay income tax.
Is the grant given before the trip
No. It is a payback scheme. You travel first, then submit your bills and papers to get the money.
What is the last date to file the claim
File it at your District Collector office within 60 days of coming back from the yatra.
When was the 2026 yatra registration open
Ministry of External Affairs kept online registration on kmy.gov.in open till 19 May 2026 for the June to August 2026 batches.
How many pilgrims went in 2026
Around 1,000 seats were kept, in 20 batches of 50 each, split equally between the Lipulekh and Nathu La routes.
Can the grant be taken twice
No, it is a one time benefit for your whole life.
Where do I apply for the state money help
Application is offline at the District Collector office of your district in Madhya Pradesh, not online.