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Important Hindu Pilgrimage Tours in India

Popular Hindu Pilgrimage Tours in India

India is renowned worldwide for religious tourism, encompassing almost all major religions. The country boasts a vast number of religious sites representing diverse faiths, scattered across every corner. Sanatan Dharma, also known as Hinduism or the Vedic religion, stands as one of the oldest religions globally. Within Hinduism, there are several sacred pilgrimages considered profoundly significant. Here are some of the renowned religious journeys that every Hindu follower should undertake as part of their pilgrimage:

  • Chardham Yatra Himalayas
  • Bada Char Dham Yatra
  • Amarnath Yatra
  • Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
  • Panch Kailash Yatra
  • Panch Kedar Yatra
  • 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra

Chardham Yatra Himalayas

Chardham Yatra

The Hindu pilgrimage tour is said to be incomplete without the Chardham Yatra as it is considered one of the most important yatras among Hindus according to Hindu mythology. Millions of pilgrims come to India to witness the abode of Lord Shiva in the Himalayas and therefore devotees visit the Chardham in North India, especially in the months of April to November to seek blessings from Bhole Baba. The Chardham consists of four holy abodes which include Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. People believe that by visiting the Chardham, they will attain Moksha and eternal bliss within their souls.

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Bada Char Dham Yatra

Badrinath Temple Chardham Yatra

The Bada Char Dham is considered to be one of the most auspicious yatras among pilgrims as it covers the widely famous Hindu pilgrimage sites in India which include Badrinath Dham, Puri Dham, Rameshwaram Dham, and Dwarkadhish Dham. The Complete Chardham Yatra is another name given to Bada Char Dham as it covers all four directions of the country, Badrinath Dham in the north, Jagannath Puri Dham in the east, Rameshwaram Dham in the south, and Dwarkadhish Dham in the west. The journey makes one feel a sense of spiritualism and purity by visiting these sacred destinations of Lord Shiva.

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Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Temple

Amarnath Yatra is believed to be one of the most difficult pilgrimage journeys in India as it is located at a height of 3,888 metres, in Jammu and Kashmir. Amarnath Cave is only accessible during the Shravan months of July and August and stays covered in snow the rest of the year. Stories say that this place is the same place where Lord Shiva revealed the secret of life and eternity to Devi Parvati. There are two routes for reaching the Amarnath Dham which are via Baltal or Pahalgam. Devotees can visit either by trekking or by helicopter services.

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Mount Kailash Parvat

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is considered to be the most sacred pilgrimage among Hindus, also known as the centre of the universe in the Hindu Puranas. The Kailash Range is believed to be formed around 30 million years old during the early stages of the formation of the Himalayas. Kailash is believed to be the holy residence of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the highest peak of 6,675 height. The holy mountain is located in Tibet, which is very close to the Indo-China border, near Uttarakhand and Ladakh. The mountain has been attracting pilgrims for centuries from all over the world. Pilgrims use the Lipulekh Pass in Kumaon to reach Mount Kailash. One has to walk 53 km to go around Mount Kailash or can also choose helicopter services.

Also Read: Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra Travel Guide

Panch Kailash Yatra

Panch Kailash

Panch Kailash is associated with numerous stories, beliefs and beautiful manifestations that attract devotees from different parts of the world. Devotees believe that the Panch Kailash Yatra takes them to the five magnificent mountains where Lord Shiva resides, including Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet, Adi Kailash in Uttarakhand, Mani Mahesh, Kinnaur Kailash and Shrikhand Mahadev in Himachal Pradesh. These five sacred peaks are the holy abodes of Lord Shiva where thousands of Bhole Baba devotees visit to seek blessings and each peak holds a story of its own. The Panch Kailash Yatra is not easy and hence requires a lot of courage and faith to complete the journey.

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Panch Kedar Yatra

Panch Kedar Temple Himalayas

Panch Kedar is one of the important pilgrimages in India as it is believed to have been built by the Pancha Pandavas of Mahabharata on their way to heaven to attain Salvation. The popular Hindu temples in India are part of the Panch Kedar Yatra as these five temples lie in Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar and Kapaleshwar. The temples are located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand and are dedicated to Lord Shiva, God of Destruction. The Panch Kedars hold a huge significance in history and tales that attract people from all over the world. People who are adventurous and love to explore the high mountains should visit the temples once in a lifetime.

Also Read: Panch Kedar Yatra Travel Guide

12 Jyotirlinga Yatra

Kedarnath Dham

The 12 Jyotirlingas in India are considered very auspicious among Hindus. As per Hindu mythologies, these 12 Jyotirlingas are the famous Hindu temples which are Somnath, Nageshwar, Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Vaidyanath, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, Rameshwaram, and Mallikarjuna wash away all our sins and help us attain Moksha and eternal bliss. The 12 Jyotirlingas are spread all across India which are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. These jyotirlingas can be found on the sea shore, river banks, high mountains, and quaint villages. Devotees believe that Lord Shiva himself manifested on Earth on the night of Ardra Nakshatra which is why a special respect is shown towards Jyotirlingas.

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