Bharmour, Himachal Pradesh · usually late August to early September
Manimahesh Yatra
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Manimahesh Yatra
When is Manimahesh Yatra 2027?
Manimahesh Yatra usually runs late August to early September. Exact dates are not announced yet.
How the dates are set: The yatra is centered on the period between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami, and the district administration announces the exact dates each year.
Manimahesh Yatra schedule
- August 25, 2026: The 2026 yatra began, with registration open first for August 25, 26 and 27.
- Start of the yatra: The official start is marked by the Holy Chhari (Chhari Mubarak) procession from the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Chamba town.
- September 19, 2026: Radha Ashtami (Bada Snan), the main holy bath of the 2026 yatra.
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Getting to Manimahesh Yatra
- The nearest airport is Kangra Airport, and from there pilgrims hire a taxi to Bharmour or Hadsar.
- The route runs Chamba, Bharmour, Hadsar, Dhanchho, Gauri Kund and then the lake. The trek from Hadsar to Manimahesh Lake is approximately 13 to 14 km and is considered moderately difficult.
- A helicopter service runs from Bharmour to Gauri Kund. The official booking page requires registration first and a medical certificate, because the rapid gain in altitude can cause high-altitude problems.
Sources: zipzaptaxi.com, manimaheshyatra.hp.gov.in
Manimahesh Yatra: questions people ask
When does the Manimahesh Yatra begin in 2026?
The Manimahesh Yatra began on August 25, 2026.
Is the Manimahesh trek difficult?
It is considered moderately difficult. The trek from Hadsar to the lake is approximately 13 to 14 km.
What is the nearest airport to Manimahesh?
The nearest airport is Kangra Airport (Dharamshala), from where a taxi goes on to Bharmour or Hadsar.
Is registration required for the Manimahesh Yatra?
Yes. Registration is mandatory and no devotee is allowed to enter the pilgrimage route without it.
How high is Manimahesh Lake?
The lake sits at an altitude of approximately 4,080 meters above sea level.
Is there a helicopter to Manimahesh?
Yes. A helicopter flies from Bharmour to Gauri Kund, which reduces the trek to a short walk.
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About Manimahesh Yatra
A Himalayan pilgrimage to a sacred lake at about 4,080 meters, trekked or flown in by helicopter from Bharmour.
Pilgrims travel to Manimahesh Lake in Chamba district, below Manimahesh Kailash peak, to bathe in its icy water. The yatra is busiest between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami, and registration is mandatory. Most go on foot from Hadsar, about 13 to 14 km, and a helicopter runs from Bharmour to Gauri Kund. Weather is the catch: in 2025, heavy rain and flash floods washed out parts of the Chamba-Bharmour highway.
Know before you go
- Registration on the official portal is mandatory, and no one is allowed onto the route without it.
- Carry a hard copy of the registration confirmation for the check posts.
- The nearest airport is Kangra (DHM) near Dharamshala, and from there pilgrims hire a taxi to Bharmour or Hadsar.
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