Uttar Pradesh Government offers a subsidy of Rs 1,00,000/- to support pilgrims undergo there most important pilgrimage – Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The subsidy is provided to every pilgrim of Uttar Pradesh who has been to Kailash Yatra by government or by any private travel agent. This subsidy can be availed once in a lifetime. It is been handled by Department of Religious Affairs, Uttar Pradesh which was established on 19th December 1985 with the aim to execute all work related to Dharmarth institutions and temples of Uttar Pradesh successfully. All temples & religious places of state come under the jurisdiction of Department of Religious Affairs, U.P.

Procedure to avail Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Subsidy:

• Visit www.updharmarthkarya.in website.
• Click on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Subsidy form.
• Fill form and provide required documents like – Yatra certificate, yatra bill, copy of VISA and other important documents.
• Submit the form with correct banking details.
• After submission receive a mail and message by UP Religious Affairs department.

After end of season the department verifies all the applications and sends a bill to Government for subsidy amount. Once the Bill gets passed by government the subsidy is been sent to bank accounts of all pilgrims. A function is been held by Religious Affairs department to encourage and support Pilgrims.

The Government of Rajasthan offers a subsidy of Rs 1,00,000/- to support pilgrims who go for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The subsidy is provided to those who are citizens of Rajasthan and go for Yatra through Ministry of External Affairs. Rajasthan government has formed a special department named Devasthan Department which provides help for pilgrimages for Kailash and other holy places. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra subsidy is provided under the scheme Assistance to devotees for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. This plan was started on 01 April 2011 with the objective to provide Rs 1,00,000/- to pilgrims from Rajasthan who complete the Kailash Mansarovar yatra by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The scheme is limited to 100 pilgrims generally, if more than 100 then a lucky draw will happen. The grant can be availed once in a life time.

Procedure to avail subsidy of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

• The process of application for the visit of Kailash Mansarovar will be edited through the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
• The process of application for grant from Devasthan Department will be online, the date of which will be announced according to the departmental release. Usually this process will be done in the month of June to September. In the online application for grant of aid also, the print of the application form along with the required documents will have to be submitted within two months of traveling.
• In case of offline, the application for grant-in-aid will be downloaded from the departmental website and submitted to the Assistant Commissioner's Office Devasthan Department. The offline process of application will be valid only when special instructions are issued for this.
• If more number of applications are received than the prescribed quota, then the passengers can be selected by lottery (computerized draw of lots).

Selection process - Devotees traveling through Kailash Mansarovar's Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, will present their original documents in the office of the concerned Sub Divisional Officer / Assistant Commissioner, Devasthan within two months of the end of the journey. The presenting officer will mark the note to this effect by matching the attached documents to the original, if found correct.
The subdivision officers will forward the received applications within 15 days to the concerned Assistant Commissioner, Devasthan Department, who will issue the sanction of inquiry after 15 days.

Details needed in applying for Kailash Yatra:

• Certified proof of Original Residence of Rajasthan.
• Certified photo copy of passport (permanent address).
• Certified photo copy of the desired visa seal / marking related to travel.
• Certified photo copy of the certificate of successful completion of the journey from Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
• Photo copy of Aadhaar card / voter ID card / Bhamashah card.
• Certificate of Yatra.

After verification of documents the subsidy is sent online in pilgrims account through Devasthan Department. Banker check / Demand Draft will be done by Account Payee as per departmental status.

The state of Haryana offers a grant of Rs 50,000/- per pilgrim who completes Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The scheme is named Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Scheme, 2016. The schemed was commenced on 01 April 2016. The subsidy is provided to the pilgrims who are permanent residents of Haryana, having a passport with address of Haryana and the pilgrim has to complete the yatra through Ministry of External Affairs (Government of India).

Eligibility condition for the Scheme

• The Financial assistance shall be admissible to the permanent resident of the Haryana State.
• He / She should complete the Yatra through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India and the completion certificate in this regard must be obtained from the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India and enclosed with the application.
• The Financial Assistance shall be given only once to a pilgrim in lifetime.

Process for payment

• A pilgrim who has completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra shall submit the application within two months after completion of the Yatra through the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India to the Director Tourism Department, Haryana.
• After scrutiny of the documents received from the pilgrims, the Director Tourism Department Haryana shall submit the same within 15 (fifteen) days to the Administrative Secretary Government of Haryana, Tourism Department for approval.
• Thereafter the requisite sanction shall be issued for payment for financial assistance through a Demand Draft.

Documents submitted with the application

• Attested Copy of the Permanent Residential Certificate (Domicile) of Haryana.
• Attested Copy of the Yatra Completion Certificate from the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.
• Attested copy of required Visa and Passport.
• Declaration from the pilgrim that He / She never claim this Financial Assistance earlier and would not claim it in future.

The subsidy for pilgrims of Tamil Nadu visiting Kailash Mansarovar was introduced by Late CM Jayalalitha. Earlier the subsidy was granted to only 500 pilgrims but now the grant is provided to 1000 pilgrims per year. Tamil Nadu government is now providing a grant of Rs 40,000/- to pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar and Rs 10,000/- to those visiting Muktinath.

To avail the subsidy, one should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu. He should provide valid documents proving he / she has been to yatra. Documents to be presented are - Yatra bill, Visa copy, Passport, etc.

The subsidy is provided under Chief Minister’s relief fund of Tamil Nadu.

The state of Karnataka offers a subsidy of Rs 35,000/- to domicile pilgrims of Karnataka. The subsidy is offered when a pilgrim completes his / her yatra. The subsidy is provided by KARNATAKA HINDU RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWEMENTS DEPARTMENT.

The state is giving subsidy to encourage and support pilgrims who are completing this yatra. The subsidy can be availed once in a lifetime.

To avail the subsidy pilgrim needs to visit the website www.temples.karanataka.gov.in and fill the subsidy form available on website. Or he can visit the office of The commissioner of Religious and Charitable Endowments in Bangalore.

Documents required to avail the subsidy

• Passport
• Yatra completion Certificate
• Photocopy of Chinese Permit for Yatra
• Photocopy of Chinese Visa for Yatra
• Blank cancelled cheque for the account subsidy should be deposited in.
• Affidavit self-attested.

The government of Chhattisgarh grants a subsidy of Rs.50,000/- to the citizens of Chhattisgarh who have completed there yatra. The amount was increased from Rs. 25000/- to Rs 50,000/- on 13 August 2013. To avail this subsidy any pilgrim can contact Chhattisgarh Tourism office or go towww.visitcg.in and fill the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra subsidy form. The subsidy can be only availed once in a lifetime by any pilgrim.

Eligibility and documents for Subsidy of Kailash Yatra for Chhattisgarh citizens

• Should be a domicile of Chhattisgarh.
• Shouldn’t have availed subsidy in past.
• Proof of Residence on a notary form.
• Passport
• Copy of Visa
• Bill of Yatra
• Certificate of Yatra completion
• A photo during Kailash Yatra or with Mt. Kailash
• Account details the subsidy should be submitted.

The government of Gujarat gives Rs. 23,000/- as subsidy to citizens of Gujarat who complete Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The government organises a function to distribute the subsidy. The Yatra Dham Department of Gujarat Government looks after all the religious schemes of Gujarat. To avail subsidy citizens of Gujarat can visit www.yatradham.gujarat.gov.in and apply online by filling Kailash Mansarovar Yatra subsidy form.

Document required for Subsidy

• Passport
• Copy of Visa
• Bill of Yatra
• Certificate of Yatra completion
• A photo during Kailash Yatra or with Mt. Kailash
• Cancelled cheque for Account details the subsidy should be submitted.

The subsidy is granted after verification of all applicants. The subsidy gets credited in account of applicant once the bill gets approved from government.

The state of Madhya Pradesh has introduced a subsidy of Rs. 30,000/- for pilgrims of MP in the year 2006. Any citizen who completes yatra of Kailash Mansarovar through Ministry of External Affairs can avail subsidy. The motive to provide subsidy was to support pilgrims financially. The department of Religious Trust & Endowment, Government of Madhya Pradesh looks after the subsidies for pilgrimages. To apply for subsidy, visit www.religioustrust.mp.gov.in and fill the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra subsidy form online. The subsidy form should be submitted within 60 Days of completing Yatra. The subsidy can be only taken once in a lifetime.

Documentation required for Kailash Mansarovar Subsidy

• Passport
• Copy of Visa
• Bill of Yatra
• Certificate of Yatra completion
• A photo during Kailash Yatra or with Mt. Kailash
• Cancelled cheque for Account details the subsidy should be submitted.

The state government of Delhi provides subsidy of Rs 30,000/- to pilgrims who completes Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Under the Scheme Mukhyamantri Tirth Yojana any pilgrims who are domicile of New Delhi can apply for subsidy. The subsidy can be only taken once in a lifetime.

Documentation required for Kailash Mansarovar Subsidy

• Passport
• Copy of Visa
• Bill of Yatra
• Certificate of Yatra completion
• A photo during Kailash Yatra or with Mt. Kailash
• Cancelled cheque for Account details the subsidy should be submitted.