New Delhi, May 21 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said 750 pilgrims have been selected through a computerised draw of lots for the upcoming Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2025, which will take place after a gap of nearly five years.

As many as 5,561 people, including 4,024 men and 1,537 women applicants, had registered online for the pilgrimage, the ministry said.

This year's pilgrimage will start in June and continue until August.

The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in China's Tibet Autonomous Region holds religious significance to Hindus as well as Jains and Buddhists.

The External Affairs Ministry is the organiser of the pilgrimage.

Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, cond...