Actress Manasi Parekh recently completed the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra, describing the pilgrimage as a deeply personal and life-changing experience. In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, the actress opened up about her journey, the perspective it gave her on life and her reaction to the tragic flash flood in Nepal that claimed lives.
Manasi, who is currently seen in the web series Chumbak, undertook the pilgrimage in August 2026. Her journey also brought her close to areas affected by the devastating natural disaster in Nepal.
Speaking about the pilgrimage, Manasi said the experience made her reflect on the vastness of the world and the uncertainty of life.
Manasi Parekh on Her Kailash-Mansarovar Experience
Describing the journey as particularly meaningful, Manasi said it changed the way she looked at life.
“It was absolutely special. It made me realise about how magnificent the world is, how short-lived our lives are. Nothing is in our hands. Just make the most of whatever we have because anything can happen anytime.”
The actress said the pilgrimage was intense and transformative in several ways, eventually describing it as a “very life-changing experience.”
Her reflections centred on the unpredictability of life and the importance of appreciating the present rather than taking circumstances for granted.
Manasi Reacts to Tragic Nepal Flash Flood
During her conversation, Manasi also addressed the tragic flash flood in Nepal and expressed sympathy for those affected by the disaster.
She extended her “sympathies and blessings and wishes” to families who lost loved ones as well as those who were still searching for missing family members.
The disaster occurred around the period of her pilgrimage, making the experience particularly significant for the actress. Rather than focusing solely on her own journey, she acknowledged the suffering faced by people affected by the tragedy.
Actress Shares Glimpses of Mansarovar Yatra
Manasi had earlier given her followers a glimpse of the pilgrimage through a post on Instagram.
Sharing a video from Mansarovar, the actress revealed that she spent 40 minutes meditating on its banks. She reflected on the landscape, its history and the emotional impact of finally reaching the destination.
In her post, Manasi wrote:
“Sometimes you just let the experience take you over, words almost feel like a violation ..Finally reached Mansarovar and meditated on its banks for 40 mins looking at a landscape that has been evolving over tens of thousands of years with so much history attached to its origins. Thank you for your divine calling.”
The post offered a glimpse into how deeply the pilgrimage affected her beyond the physical challenge of completing the journey.
Manasi Parekh’s Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Manasi Parekh is currently part of Chumbak, which premiered on Netflix on September 12, 2026. The series also features Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Anant Joshi and Amyra Dastur in key roles.
Manasi is also associated with the Gujarati film Mitrata, which she has produced. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on September 25, 2026.
