Sarkari Yojana

Kailash Darshan Yatra

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Kailash Darshan Yatra scheme, run since 2001 by the Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, gives once-in-a-lifetime financial help to Gujarat pilgrims who complete the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. Applications must reach the board within 90 days of completion.

About Kailash Darshan Yatra

The Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, Tourism Department, Government of Gujarat, introduced the “Kailash Darshan Yatra” scheme in 2001 to help Gujarat’s pilgrims with the cost of the sacred Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. Selected applicants who finish the yatra get one-time financial assistance. Applicants must be selected pilgrims from Gujarat and must furnish proof of finishing the yatra within 90 days. Applications are taken offline.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Kailash Darshan Yatra, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only pilgrims from Gujarat can apply

Only pilgrims from Gujarat can apply.

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The Kailash Darshan Yatra must have been completed…

The Kailash Darshan Yatra must have been completed by the applicant.

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The application has to be made within 90…

The application has to be made within 90 days of finishing the yatra.

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Anyone who has already received this scheme's benefit…

Anyone who has already received this scheme's benefit is not eligible.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Kailash Darshan Yatra provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Pilgrims who undertake the Kailash Darshan Yatra receive…

Pilgrims who undertake the Kailash Darshan Yatra receive one-time financial assistance. Validity: Each pilgrim can get it once in a lifetime. The amount is not stated in the scheme guidelines, so applicants should confirm it with the authorities.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A copy of the pilgrim's passport

A copy of the pilgrim's passport

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The Certificate of Participation

The Certificate of Participation

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Evidence of selection

Evidence of selection

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Bank details for payment

Bank details for payment

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Kailash Darshan Yatra through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print out the prescribed application format

Print out the prescribed application format.

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Complete all mandatory fields, including details of the…

Complete all mandatory fields, including details of the authorised travel agent/organizer and of the pilgrims, and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

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Send the signed form and documents within the…

Send the signed form and documents within the prescribed period (if any) to "Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, Old Secretariat, Gandhinagar", no later than 90 days after finishing the yatra. Keep a copy of the application you submit for future reference. Verification & Disbursement Once the board processes the application, the financial assistance is credited to the beneficiary's account.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References