Pleasure Pilgrimage
India is a land steeped in well-preserved ancient beliefs, religious traditions, and customs prevalent throughout this glorious landscape's length and breadth. This is what sets it separated from the rest of the world. Every step from the highest point of the Himalayas to the lowest point of Kanyakumari will introduce you to a new culture and a newer way of life. After all, spirituality is the soul of beauty and vibrancy in India.
Hindu Pilgrimage Destinations
Pray, worship, repent, and find the peace God guides, and individuality and guilt cease!!
Hinduism is the oldest known religion, and to many people, it's not a religion but a philosophy cut to a size that consequently fits all. Follow any God or Goddess and as many as you want or don't follow at all; chant prayers, bhajans, and Sanskrit accolades or not speak a single word; perform every ritual as directed or be a mere spectator; Hinduism stops no one from doing whatever is his way to lead a life as he deems fit and neither forces anyone to be a part of it in a rigid scripture-way. Still, Hindu pilgrimage destinations continue to attract people from every corner of the world, and they come to believe that instincts guide their salvation.
Hinduism normally speaks about the Holy Trinity- Lord Brahma the Creator, Lord Vishnu the Operator, and Lord Shiva the Destroyer. The rest of the things considered part of this religion is around them.
This also includes different God and Goddesses with their powers, mysteries, stories, and legends, followed by multiple Hindu temples dedicated to them. From among them, a worshipper can choose the One he relates with and follow. Thus, he tends to learn rituals, fasts, births, legends, myths, etc., related to the God he is devoted to. Various Hindu pilgrimage places, as a consequence, become his place of reprieves. Like the followers of Shakti, Nainital, Vaishno Devi, Maihar, Meenakshi Temple, etc. are prominent, whereas devotees to Lord Shiva find themselves circumambulating the 12 jyotirlingas at different locations in the country.
Many spiritual places in India hold a very strong religious significance and offer an extremely spiritual experience. We offer pre-packaged tours and customized pilgrimage tour packages in India, Nepal, and Tibet. These meticulously designed tours make your Yatra special and personalized per your needs.
From temples of North to South and from religious places on the eastern side of the country to holy sanctums like Shirdi in the western part, we cover almost every pilgrimage place in India. The 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan and 7 Jyotirlinga Darshan are the most revered pilgrimage tours which allow the devotees of Lord Shiva to seek the blessings of the almighty.
We provide spiritual tours in India & abroad like the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Char Dham Yatra, Amarnath Yatra and many more.
Choose the Hindu pilgrimage tour you would like to venture upon and find your piece of peace!!
Prominent Holy Places to Visit During Pilgrimage Tours in India
Badrinath - Heaven on Earth
The religious Dham is the most revered place during the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. This holy shrine is one of the 108 Divya Desams devoted to Lord Vishnu. This sacred pilgrimage site is located at the height of 3133 meters amid the serenity of the Garhwal Himalayas. Every year the Kapat opening ceremony in Badrinath is held in April, and the holy shrine remains open till mid-October or November.
Kedarnath - The highest Jyotirling
Mended by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD, The holy Dham Kedarnath is considered to be built by the Pandavas thousands of years ago. Kedarnath darshan Yatra takes you to the most famous Char Dhams in Uttarakhand, the highest Jyotirlinga, located at an altitude of 3,583 m in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Amarnath - The ice Shivling
One of India's most famous pilgrimage places, the Amarnath cave, is Lord Shiva's abode, 48 Km from the summer capital Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra – Spiritual Lake
Standing at the foot of the holy Mount Kailash, Mansarovar is the most famous Hindu Pilgrimage site outside India. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra takes you to the most sacred lake where Gods and Goddesses are believed to take a bath. Enthusiasts can travel to Kailash Mansarovar, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, with scheduled religious tour packages in India.
Vaishno Devi - Mata Adi Shakti
Also known as Mata Rani, Vaishno Devi is an embodiment of Mata Adi Shakti or Maa Durga. Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan is one of India's most famous religious trips. Devotees also enjoy the Himalayan beauty during the holy journey to this Shakti Peeth with the Vaishno Devi darshan package. Pilgrims can witness the holy Aarti of Mata Vaishno Devi just before sunrise or after sunset.
Shirdi – Home of Sai Baba
This is the former home of Satya Sai Baba and an important pilgrimage place in Maharashtra. With the Shirdi tour package, you can probe the Sai Baba temple, Samadhi Sthal, etc.
Tirupati – Spiritual capital
This small city in Andhra Pradesh is home to the Sri Venkateswara Temple, located on one of the seven peaks of the Tirumala hills. Thousands of followers visit this famous pilgrimage site in South India to pay worship to the embodiment of Lord Vishnu.
Rameswaram - A Holy Dham
This divine island town in Tamil Nadu is home to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, a major Hindu pilgrimage site. This is one of the most famous religious places in South India where devotees take a bath in the Agni Theertham and admire the huge decoration of huge stone carved pillars and corridors in the temple.
Gangotri - Where the Ganga Originates
One of the holiest places in Uttarakhand, Gangotri Dham, is from where the river Ganga initiates. The most sacred place among Chardham, Gangotri temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, is Uttarakhand. The main lure to experience during Gangotri Yatra is the sacred Ganga Aarti that helps to illuminate your soul with the divine light of thousands of Diyas.
Yamunotri – The Origin of Yamuna
One of the four holy places of Chardham, Yamunotri, is from where the river Yamuna initiates, and the temple of Goddess Yamuna is located. During the Yamunotri Darshan tour, pilgrims see sacred Mangal Aarti and Shayan Aarti daily on this renowned pilgrimage site.
Amritsar – Golden Temple
Home to the holiest shrine, the gilded Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara, Amritsar is one of India's most famous religious places. Millions of pilgrims see this place every year and take a bath in the holy pond Amrit Sarovar before proffering prayer at the temple.
Home to Lord Jagannath, an embodiment of Lord Vishnu, Jagannath Temple in beach city Puri and Odisha is one of the most prominent Hindu religious places in eastern India.
Mathura & Vrindavan – Motherland of Lord Krishna
Mathura and Vrindavan, the motherland and playground of Lord Krishna, are the most sacred places in India. Located 150 kilometers from Delhi, Mathura is spotted with many sacred and beautiful temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. You can visit these temples with the India pilgrimage packages that will give you a hassle-free tour of the Braj-Bhoomi.
12 Jyotirlinga Temples to visit in India for a Spiritual Vacation
Somnath Temple in Gujarat
One of India's most famous Jyotirlinga temples, Somnath, is in Gujarat. This is one of India's most sacred Hindu pilgrimages, where devotees also admire the beautiful architecture of the Chalukya style. You can also attend the Light & Sound show 'Joy Somnath' held in the temple complex from 8 to 9 in the evening for a spiritual delight during your Jyotirlinga tour.
Nageshwar Temple in Gujarat
With stunning views of the azure Arabian Sea, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple, located in Saurashtra, Gujarat, provides the best pilgrimage tour in India. The temple houses a 25-m tall statue of Lord Shiva and a lovely garden offering a sacred atmosphere amid the cool atmosphere caused by the Arabian Breeze. Devotees are allowed for Darshan from 6 am to 12:30 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm every week. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is regarded as the protector of humans, and you can seek the blessings of Nageshwar Mahadev sitting in the underground sanctum of the temple.
Bhimashankar Temple in Maharastra
Where craft and spirituality combine, showing a heavenly delight, is Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple. This amazing black stone temple on the bank of the river Bhima is constructed in the Nagara architectural design.
Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nasik
Located near Brahmagiri Mountain on the bank of the Gautami Ganga in Nasik, Maharashtra, Trimbakeshwar is one of India's most powerful Jyotirlinga temples. This is the place where the river Godavari originates, and the three pillars in the place indicate three Gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar.
Grishneshwar Temple in Maharastra
Located around Aurangabad in Maharastra, Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is one of the holiest places for Hindus. The temple, apart from spirituality, also allows the devotees to admire the impressive five-storied Shikhara-style structure made of red stone.
Vaidyanath Temple in Jharkhand
This is one of India's most revered Jyotirlinga temples, located in Deoghar in Jharkhand, India. Known as Vaidyanath, Baidyanath, or Vaijinath, this is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas devoted to Devi Durga.
Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain
Located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, this renowned Jyotirlinga temple is covered by the verdant Mahakal forest. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is regarded as one of the seven Mukti-Sthal, which makes it a popular Hindu pilgrimage place in India.
Omkareshwar Temple in Ujjain
One of the most sacred religious places in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, is on an island in the Narmada River. Devotees are permitted for Darshan from 5:30 am to 12:20 pm and 4 pm to 8:30 pm every day.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
Built by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar in 1780, Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of India's most sacred pilgrimage places. This is comprehended as the Golden Temple of Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath bears one of the oldest Jyotirlingas in India that is considered to offer liberation and happiness to all creatures. During the Kashi Vishwanath tour, you can also witness Ganga Aarti and enjoy boating in Varanasi to soak in the ultimate spirituality.
Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand
One of the four sacred Dhams in Uttarakhand, the Kedarnath shrine is located in the Rudra Himalayan Range. You can venture on a holy Kedarnath tour from May to October when the temple stays open for Kedarnath Darshan. You can also opt for the Char Dham Yatra package to visit all four Dhams, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath, as all four holy shrines remain open during this time. One is believed to get rid of all misfortunes by pouring milk on the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga.
Rameshwaram Temple in Tamil Nadu
This well-known Jyotirlinga, believed to be glorified by Lord Rama, must be included in your India Jyotirlinga tour packages. In the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Rameshwaram jyotirlinga temple offers beautiful architecture and stunning views of the surrounding Indian Ocean.
Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple in South India
Famous as the Kailash of South India, Mallikarjuna is among India's most visited Jyotirlinga temples. Located at the top of Shri Saila Mountain on the banks of River Krishna, Mallikarjuna temple delivers amazing architectural wonder. Mallikarjuna is one of the greatest Jyotirlinga temples in Andhra Pradesh and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
