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North India Pilgrimage
India is a practical mansion of religious heritage. Even despite of augmented westernization, people of nation the yet appear to be conservative toward religion. Itӳ a place where idol of stones are worshipped with full faith. This incredible faith remains alive till the end of their life & makes this diverse country a blend of every devotion & creed. Better known among devotees as a divine habitat rich in culture and inheritance & associated with abundance of mythological stories, North India is on wish list of every single pilgrim who visit over here from far and wide. Not even Indians but non-Indians seem also indulged in the colorful culture of country.
Better known among devotees as a divine habitat rich in culture and inheritance & associated with abundance of mythological stories, North India is on wish list of every single pilgrim who visit over here from far and wide. Not even Indians but non-Indians seem also indulged in the colorful culture of country.
Allahabad
Allahabad, formerly known as ҐrayagҠis one of the most visiting pilgrimage destination of north India. The city is bestowed with plenty of religious and spiritual centers. In order to avail the fun of its spirituality and ancient historical, cultural and religious values, one should visit to the temples of Allahabad that exhibit sacred feels of devotedness. Look below the details of some most favorable attractions of Allahabad where pilgrims tend to stopover repeatedly.
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Badrinath
Location: Uttarakhand, District- Chamoli, India
Altitude: 3133 meters
Language: Hindi, English, Garhwali
Area: 3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Elevation: 3,415m (11,204 ft)
Population: 841 (2001)
Density: 280/km2 (725/sq mi)
Temperature: Summer 22 (Max) & 6(Min) Degrees Celsius Winter 8 (Max) & -6 (Min) Degrees Celsius
Best Time to visit: May to September
Altitude: 3133 meters
Language: Hindi, English, Garhwali
Area: 3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Elevation: 3,415m (11,204 ft)
Population: 841 (2001)
Density: 280/km2 (725/sq mi)
Temperature: Summer 22 (Max) & 6(Min) Degrees Celsius Winter 8 (Max) & -6 (Min) Degrees Celsius
Best Time to visit: May to September
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Dwarka
If you are someone fond of inspiring customs and splendid temples then Dwarka can surely match your enduring wishes. Located in the heart of Gujarat in the shore of the Arabian Sea, Dwarka is an apt location for every single individual who come here to grasp the fun of spiritual tour. It is the same place where the mighty Lord Krishna is believed to have ruled the kingdom. Especially for Hindus, Dwarka is supposed to be a favorable pilgrim destination.
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Gangotri
Location : Nagar Panchayat town in Uttarkashi, Uttaranchal
State : Uttaranchal
District : Uttarkashi
Famous for/as : Pilgrim
Languages : Hindi, Garhwali
Best Season : April to Jun, Sep to Nov
Summer : May ֠September
Winter : October - March
Weather : Summer 10 to 15у, winter 0 to 10у
Altitude : 3415 m
State : Uttaranchal
District : Uttarkashi
Famous for/as : Pilgrim
Languages : Hindi, Garhwali
Best Season : April to Jun, Sep to Nov
Summer : May ֠September
Winter : October - March
Weather : Summer 10 to 15у, winter 0 to 10у
Altitude : 3415 m
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Kedarnath
Location : Uttarakhand, Rudraprayag District, India
State : Uttaranchal
District : Rudraprayag
Famous for/as : Pilgrim, Jyotirlinga
Sightseeing : Kedarnath Temple, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Vasuki Tal.
Languages : Gujarati, Hindi, English
Best Season : May to October except monsoon is the best time for Kedarnath yatra.
Snowfall : December to January
District : Rudraprayag
Famous for/as : Pilgrim, Jyotirlinga
Sightseeing : Kedarnath Temple, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Vasuki Tal.
Languages : Gujarati, Hindi, English
Best Season : May to October except monsoon is the best time for Kedarnath yatra.
Snowfall : December to January
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Kushinagar
Kushinagar is one of the most favorable pilgrim destination of India that is visited by plenty of devotes throughout the year. Located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Kushinagar is a very popular destination due to the presence of Lord Buddhaӳ footsteps. This is the same place where great Buddha took his last breath and attained Nirvana.
It is believed that the locals of the place made Buddha...
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Mathura
The sacred topography of Mathura discloses a history of many centuries. Located in the heart of state Uttar Pradesh, Mathura is the birthplace of the most generous lord of the Hindu Ԍord KrishnaԮ The city is only at a distance of 145 km from south-east of Delhi (capital) and just 58 km from north-west of Agra. Itӳ a beguiling region sprinkled with huge gamut of holy Kunds and sacred shrines. Beside it encompasses abundance of mythologies that gains a...
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Palitana
Palitana is a major pilgrimage center for Jains as well other religionӳ of people. A city located in the Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. You can see many pilgrims and devotees of different religion here throughout the year. Many Jains believe that their spiritual leaders had attained the salvation here. There is a beautiful hill in Palitana named as Shatrunjaya engages many grandiose temples.
One will not hesitate calling this ...
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Rajgir
Rajgir or Rajagriha that literally means the house of kings is one of the most favorable tourist destinations of India. The city is located in the in the Nalanda district of the state of Bihar. Itӳ a prehistoric place, situated in a valley and surrounded by amazing rocky hummocks. The spot is blessed with the holy touch of Lord Buddha. It is believed that Buddha himself spends 12 years here in the city and delivered many sermons to the people in town of Rajgir.
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Varanasi
Varanasi, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India is also known as Kashi and Banaras. The venerable Varanasi is the religious center of the world for Hindus. Every Hindu visit here at least once in his entire life. The city plays a significance role for all pilgrims due to its various sacred attractions. The holy city Varanasi was believed to be founded by Lord Shiva about 5000 years ago hence believed to be the most revered pilgrim destination of India. Itӳ a city where both past...
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Yamnotri
Location - Uttarkashi District, 278 kms from Dehradun
State : Uttaranchal
District : Uttarkashi
Famous for/as : Pilgrim, Trekking
Languages : Hindi, Garhwali
Best Season : Apr ֠Oct
Weather : Summer 6 to 20у, Winter -7 to 5у
Altitude : 3235 m
STD code : 01374
State : Uttaranchal
District : Uttarkashi
Famous for/as : Pilgrim, Trekking
Languages : Hindi, Garhwali
Best Season : Apr ֠Oct
Weather : Summer 6 to 20у, Winter -7 to 5у
Altitude : 3235 m
STD code : 01374
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Amarnath
There are two main routes that can be followed in order to reach to sanctified cave. The first route starts from Pahalgam and covers up a distance of 47 kms. Pahalgam ֠Nunwan ֠Chandwari ֠Pissu Top ֠Sheshnag ֠Panchtarni ֠Amarnath cave. Another route to reach cave starts from Baltal and covers the total distance of approximately 15 kms. The route to be trailed is Baital-Domail-Sangam-Holy cave. Along with these, helicopter services are also available to...
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Haridwar & Rishikesh
Introduction to HaridwarBlessed with ghats, mesmerizing temples and mind soothing chants of ҈ar Har MahadevҠand Ҋai Ganga MaiyaҬ Haridwar, the divine place is one of the seven holy cities in India. Vedic history depicts Haridwar as the land of emancipation. It is believed that by taking holy bath in the ghats, one can purify the soul and opens the ways for eventual nirvana or mukti. The sacred land of Hindus...
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Lumbini
Maya Devi, the queen of Sakya family had an intuition that soon she would give birth to an extraordinary child, so left for her parentӳ home. On her way, while she was taking rest in Lumbini grove, labor indications appeared and she gave birth to Prince Siddhartha. All celestial beings were overjoyed and great blessings saturated on every part of the world.
In 249 BC, the great emperor Ashoka made a pilgrimage and framed...
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Nalanda
Nalanda IntroductionNalanda is positioned in the outer edges of Rajagriha and portrays glitzy and ritzy gills of Indian renaissance. It was a hot spot of Buddhist learning in olden times. Nalanda swank of a rich tradition and culture that has ameliorated accolades worldwide. The city was set up in 5th century and bloomed under the patronage of many rulers. This tiny city was considered as the favorite place of Lord Mahavira and...
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Puri
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Shirdi
Introduction to Shirdi
Shirdi is a small town located in Rahata Tahsil in Ahmedanagar District of Maharashtra (India). The tiny village is approximately 100 km away from Nasik. Today, Shirdi is a hustling-bustling holy centre of India. Shirdi was the abode of great saint Sai Baba who spent almost 50 years of his life in this small village. Sai Baba is respected as one of the greatest yogi, guru and fakir in Indian...
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Vrindavan
Vrindavan IntroductionNestled on the banks of Yamuna River, the holy town of Vrindavan is situated in North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a sanctified place that jogs your memory about the mischievous tricks of Lord Krishna. It is considered that Vrindavan is dotted with 5000 shrines. Famed for an extensive array of sacred holy places, Vrindavan is a hallowed place for Hindus and a great centre of learning.
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