Know India’s Most Popular Religious and Holy Places to travel

India is the land of contrasts as there is everything in this conservative land. It is a highly religious nation. India follows multi culturalism and multi religions. The multiple religions that are followed by the people are Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity and others. So, for all these, there are hundreds and thousands of sacred destinations in the country. In all the state and city of India, one can find different temples, gurudwara, churches, monasteries and mosques. Some of the religious places are so brilliantly built that one would definitely fall in love with the architecture.

To start with the capital city of India, one should definitely visit the beautiful lotus or Baha’i temple. The temple follows a totally different religion which is Baha’ism. But the beauty of the temple is remarkable. There is the beautiful bangle sahib gurudwara, which is also a must visit and the cathedral church, there are some other old temples in Delhi as well. Amritsar is all about the golden temple. The majestic gurudwara is something that everyone should visit at least once in the lifetime. This unique and charming place becomes even more beautiful and captivating during night time when it is completely lit up with its striking gold dome illuminated. A combination of Muslim, Hindu and European design principles were used in the construction of Golden temple and this historical site has become a major tourist and pilgrimage destination over the years.

Haridwar and Rishikesh are other wondrous pilgrim towns. The Ganges flows beautifully from these places. In Rishikesh, one can also enjoy white water rafting. It is believed that taking a dip in the pure Ganges, wash away all the sins. Varanasi, the cultural capital of India is a city on the Banks of River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to be the city of Lord Siva, the God of creation as well as destruction and more than 3000 years have passed since this religious center was discovered. Moreover, Hindu pilgrims also hold the belief that people who die here will be freed from the series of reincarnation. This is a very famous tourist destination which grabs the attention of many from all over the world.

Ajmer, located in southwest of Jaipur is a well-known sacred destination for the Muslims as well as Hindu pilgrims. It is supposed to be the prominent pilgrimage center, after Mecca, which is visited by people of all faiths throughout the year. Vaishno Devi is another pilgrim destination in the Shivaliks hill range. It is one of the oldest temples. It is in a cave. Tirupati balaji is very religious and over populated by the tourists. The idol of the deity is made up of pure gold. It is situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai, basilica of bom Jesus in Goa, Meenaxi temple in Madurai, Kanyakumari temple in Kanyakumari are other believed and famous pilgrim destinations of India. In this highly religious country, these places add up to the beauty of the nation.

Delhi - Sub continent of historical places

Delhi is the tiny and beautiful historical capital of the Indian sub continent. It is the most historical capital of any nation in this world. The wonderful capital is not only the political hub of the Indian subcontinent but also shows the major form of diversity and the variety of religion and culture that adorns the country. To know the land of versatility one should definitely visit this metropolis. Delhi has too much to offer to the tourists. The major part of India’s history is settled here and you can easily get a glimpse of the mughal period as well as the imperial rule. The city is filled with excellent tourist spots, recreational facilities and a history that goes to the point of infinity.

Apart from the rich history of India, New Delhi is remarkably green and joyous. It is the best place to get items of handicraft. The rich culture of Delhi is a must see and the colours with which it is filled is also appreciable. People visiting this place will definitely not regret anything. Delhi is an integral part of India or we can say that one can see India in this small piece of land. India gate is the all India war memorial which gives the feeling of nostalgia. Delhi houses some of the oldest buildings and the monuments which narrate the story of the classic history of India. The major religious sited are also present here. Some of India’s best market places are also situated in this modern capital of the country. This small jewel is a place where one should definitely viist.

A trip to paradise - Leh-Ladakh

India’s northern most state Jammu and Kashmir is just like a crown ornamented on the head of mother India, the Himalayan range, which glows with sunlight, comprises of the largest province of the place known as Leh-Ladakh. This is the place which is at a height of more than 10,000 ft and with a very less amount of plantation. The place consists of some of the highest mountain ranges of Himalaya and the beauty of the place is amazing. It is one of the famous tourist spots which attracts tourists from all over the world. The place also serves an opportunity to the adventure enthusiasts to undertake some thrilling activities like river rafting, trekking, mountaineering, etc. There are several travel packages which conducts tour to this part of India.

The various packages includes almost all the famous places of the area. Starting from the monasteries to hill tops. The tour starts from Leh, the monasteries of Leh and gompa’s of the area are the first visit. The famous monasteries are thiksey, hemis, the other places of visit in Leh are Leh palace, shey palace, stok palace museum, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa. These places are a must visit. Leh is a very religious place, one can see that as once we are on the land of Leh, one can see prayer flags on all the roofs. One can also witness the Buddhist lamas chanting prayers. Alchi Gompa in Ladakh comprises of a number of blessed temples, including the main one of Rinchen Lhakhang at Lotsa Lhakhang. The other temples are the Jamyang Lhakhang (Manjusri temple) and the Sumtsag Lhakhang. Alchi Monastery of Leh Ladakh reflects an Indian touch, especially in its paintings. The place also have good proportion of Muslim population.

There are many other significant places in the place like the magnetic hills, the Indus and zanskar river meeting zone. There is the nubra valley, which has the famous monastery called diskit monastery. There are sand dunes in the place as well where one can enjoy camel rides. The place is very magnificent surrounded by dry mountains. To reach nubra valley, one needs to cross the Khardungla pass, which is the highest motorable road in the world, at a height of 18,400 ft. This place is always filled with snow as the temperature here is very low.

Pangong lake is one of the main attractions of the Leh-Ladakh tour package. The labyrinth brackish crystal clear water of the Pangong Tso makes it a perfect place for camping and the beauty of the place is also breathtaking. The place is heaven-like. Its a must for everyone to visit this place once in the lifetime. The place is under the surveillance of army as there is a India-china border in the area. Leh-Ladakh is that part of the earth, which is a must visit for a traveller as missing it means missing a large part of experiencing life.

A retreat in this fast world

India is a land of contrasts, where one can see almost everything in one go. The place is so amazingly beautiful that today it is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. There are many places in India that are still unexplored, that is some places receive less tourist during the span of the year. The places are less known and are secret tourist destinations. Apart from the various popular places of India, there are certain places that are equally perfect but are less known to the world, like some places of Uttarakhand, some of Rajasthan, some places from the Bengal and many more.

Auli is a beautiful hill stations tour in Uttarakhand is one of the perfect ski destinations. People who travel to this place are adventure enthusiasts who take part in the skiing. The temperature of the place is quite unpredictable but is a perfect place for nature view. The snow caped hills are picturesque. It lies on the way to Badrinath. The place is also known as the “land of gods”. This is a less visited tourist site but the beauty is perfect. The Himalayan village of sonapani is a perfect place where there is no television, no internet, no network, so the place is in its purest form as there is no mode of distraction. One can just lie on the lap of nature and play some soothing music to enjoy the stay with oak trees surrounding. The village is nestled in the Nainital district in Uttarakhand.

Writer’s hill in Himachal Pradesh is a perfect place to pen down the thoughts and any person can become a writer here as the picture perfect serene beauty is mesmerizing. The majestic water fall and the winds flapping the trees, it becomes impossible for a person to break the solemn trance in this magnificent place. In the well known and populated hill station of Shimla, lies quietly a perfect serene place known as the Potter’s hill. The moment one enters this cozy corner, one leaves behind the entire crowd, the hustle-bustle and worries. This place grabs a person in the arms of the nature. The sound of the chirping birds, the green surrounding and the calmness of nature gives a heavenly feeling.

There are many other places like the turtle island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is named so because the isolated island always had a number of turtles on the shore but lately, the turtle population has lowered down to an alarming number. There are many forests which are beautiful with rare varieties of flora and fauna but are secret, like some in the north eastern states. There are many other places in India that are worth exploring but are best as they are untouched by crowd.