Pilgrimage in India

Spirituality is a way of life in India. For ages, the people of the country have remained stuck to their deep rooted beliefs. The Indian pantheon of gods is a testimony to people's belief and conviction. Hinduism is considered to be the oldest religion in India. However, religions like Islam, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikkhism have been equally embraced here. Travellers, pilgrims and devotees flock to the Indian pilgrimage destination to attain peace of mind and seek blessings from the deities. The country seems to be a melting pot of various religions that exist in complete harmony like nowhere else. Long line of devotees to have a glimpse of the deities is truly a thing to contemplate.

There are a number of sites where you could choose to go on your pilgrimage tours. The Amarnath Caves are located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir are a renowned Hindu pilgrimage site. The Amarnath Yatra, that is held during July/ August sees legions of devotees flocking to the state. The pilgrims start from Pahalgam to reach the caves and though the trek is arduous, you'll never see the fervour of devotees diminished even in the least. The Char Dham Yatra is yet another essential pilgrimage for the Hindus. The yatra is held in high regard by the Hindu community and is undertaken at least once in a lifetime. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are collectively known as the Char Dham. The sites are located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttaranchal are the other chief places of pilgrimage. Buddhists sites also abound in the country. Places like Rajgir, Patna, Nalanda and Bodhgaya are the chief sites to explore the world of Buddha, the enlightened one.