Amarnath Yatra India

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India is no less than an intoxicating cocktail of cultures which is made up of so many religions, dialects, cuisines, attires and folklore which keeps on changing after covering just two miles. With such an astonishing diversity there is no dearth of religious sites in the country. From time immortal people of this country do pilgrimages to various sacred sites and it is not at all a new thing for them. Millions of devotees from each corner of world heading for this religious odyssey to seek blessings of almighty which ultimately leads one to moksha or salvation which lets the soul get rid of cycle of life and death. One such significant pilgrimage tour which takes place annually in the month of July and August is to the abode of Lord Shiva at Amaranth Caves in Jammu & Kashmir India is Amarnath Yatra.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 meters above the sea level and is about 141 kilometers from capital city Srinagar. There are two traditional routes to reach this holy cave. One is Jammu- Pahalgam-Holy Cave and the other is Jammu-Baltal –Holy Cave. The shrine of Amarnath is managed by Shri Amaranth Shrine Board (SASB) with His Excellency the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir. The shrine board is responsible for the better management of Amarnath Yatra and up gradation of facilities for pilgrims. Inside the 40 meter Amarnath Cave, the Stalagmite is formed due to freezing of water drops that fall from roof of cave onto the floor and grows up vertically and is considered to be Shiva Linga. According to a popular belief it has been claimed that the lingam grows and shrinks with the phases of moon reaching its height during the summer. Devotees can perform Amarnath Yatra on foot either from Srinagar or from Pahalgam. The latter journey takes approximately 5 Days.

During this religious yatra, there are various non-profit organizations that provide a great helping hand to do this pilgrimage. They set up food supply and resting tents which are free of cost. Helicopter services from base camp to Panchtarni are also provided in Amarnath Yatra tour packages which the pilgrims can avail who want to save their time.  Every year thousands of central police and state police personnel’s are deployed to provide necessary help during this yatra.  Visitors can opt for various Amarnath tour packages according to their choice and convenience to take part in this religious fair which is one of the holiest in the world. Registration of this holy pilgrimage is undertaken about a month ahead of the date fixed for commencement of this yatra.

There are many Amarnath tour packages available like the Amrnath Yatra by Helicopter or the Amarnath Yatra from Pahalgam, Amarnath Yatra from Pahalgam with a trip to Srinagar or Baltal which is short 16 km trek which is very steep and strenuous. To avail the best packages just check out the travel itineraries offered by different tour operators. Amarnath Yatra is just a chance to re connect with God as it is one of the most revered pilgrimages of India. 

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Magnificent Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

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It is freezing cold, the mountains are covered with powdery snow and the whole atmosphere is full of tranquility and mind is thinking only about Lord Shiva, yes true, you are at Kailash Mansarovar. Mansarovar and Mount Kailash are among the holiest Hindu pilgrim sites. The entire region is a living shrine and one of the greatest as well as hardest of all the pilgrimages. Located in western Tibetan Plateau, the inborn shrine is the highest mountain of Tibet referred as Kang Rinpoche by Tibetan and Kailash Parvat or Mount Meru by Hindus and Jainies. The followers of this yatra relates with the religion of Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. It is an attractive silvery summit, dazzling with the gleam of spiritual aura, pierce into a heavenly height of 6,638 meters above the height of the sea. Kailash Mansrovar is one such revered pilgrimage that makes you feel more than blessed.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is believed to be the ultimate destination of souls and is a spiritual center of world. Those who have visited the holy shrine, carry with them a bundle full of unforgettable memories and feeling of the presence of Lord Shiva, which is no less than a divine experience. The pristine beauty of this holy place is awe inspiring and compels its visitors to come again and again. Kailash Mansrovar yatra is done every year during the months of May and June and the whole journey takes around 28 days. There is a popular belief that whosoever drinks the holy water of this place gets a place in heaven built by Lord Shiva. According to mythology, the hand of Mata Sati fell at this place after which a river was built here. Since then the place is considered in 51 shaktipeet of Mata. 

Every year the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, organizes Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, a 28-day round-trip from Delhi, on the age-old route, between June and September each year. It is one of the safest and reliable ways to enjoy this holy pilgrimage. There are many tour and travels companies as well that arrange tour to holy places and they offer various Kailash Mansarover Yatra packages. Each batch takes 22 days to complete yatra. Out of these, 14 days are in Indian Territory and eight days are inside the Chinese territory of Tibet. The total distance of this yatra is 647 km (one side) in the Indian Territory and 243 km (one side) inside the Chinese territory.

During Kailash Mansarovar yatra visitors can also enjoy various adventurous activities. Trekking in Nepal is considered a beautiful thing to do. Whenever they find time and suitable arrangements they can also enjoy sightseeing in the nearby sites. These types of activities are aided by various local agencies that provide all the necessary equipments required for activities including reside in the resorts managed by Government of different categories is included in packages. During the planning of kailash Mansarovar  yatra it’s important that you should be good in health and capable of walking. It is indeed once in a life time experience so just don’t miss this golden opportunity if it comes in your way.

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The Spiritual Chardham Yatra

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Chardham Yatra is one of the legendary and easiest ways to talk to God and to reach moksha as per Hinduism. The incredible part of Chardham Yatra India is just purity and faith in God that He will take care of us. As per Hinduism Char Dham include Yamunotri , Gangotri , Kedarnath and Badrinath. All these sacred sites are located in Garhwal Himalayas and are often considered as the most revered sites for Hindus that have been visited once in lifetime. Due to implication of this spiritual circuit, devotees from all over India and the world, wants to visit ‘Char Dham’ to attain eternal bliss. Owing to Chardham Yatra tour the pictorial environment of the hilly region are just enthralling , giving guests a perfect opportunity to relax themselves by filling their lungs with fresh air. 

It is the esteemed dream of every Indian to do this spiritual journey. Various tour operators offer various Char Dham Yatra tour Packages to help each and every Indian to accomplish their dreams. 

A little description of Chardham Yatra includes:-

‘Gangotri’ as per mythology, Goddess Ganga, the daughter of heaven, patented herself in the form a river to absolve offenses of king Bhagirath's precursors, following his severe forfeit of 5500 years. Lord Shiva received her into his matted locks to minimize the impact of her fall. The river itself begins at Gangotri which literally means Ganga Uttari or Ganga descendingand thus she is referred as Bhagirathi at her legendary source. The Shrine of Gangotri opens during last week of April or first week of May, on the fortunate day Akshaya Tritiya. The temple opening is started by a special Puja of Ganga both inside the temple as well as on the river bank. 

‘Yamunotri’ The holy shrine of Yamunotri, spring of the river Yamuna, situated opposite to Gangotri. The actual basis a frozen lake of ice & glacier situated on the kalind Mountain at the height of 4,421 m above sea level. The temple of Yamuna is on the left bank of Yamuna constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. 

‘Kedarnath Dham’ the holy kedarnath is a tradition to worship Lord Shiva with ‘Gangajal’. It is the place of Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Lord Shiva. It is situated at height of 3,584 m above the sea level at the top of river Mandakini. It is the place where Lord Shiva forgives Pandavas from the sin of killing their own cousins Kauravas in the battle of Kurukshetra.

 ‘Badrinath Dham’ is a holy town and a Nagar Panchat in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is situated on the right bank of river Alaknanda at an altitude of 3,133 m above sea level. Badrinath is devoted to the adoration of Vishnu.

 Chardham Yatra tour is promoted Pilgrimage India Tours based in Uttaranchal. People from all over the globe enter here to search for blessings of the enormous as well as to explore and experience everything else that these destinations have to serve.

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Magnificent Temple Tour Packages For India

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Get the glimpses of diversity of India which is not just in its natural characteristics but in magnificent temples as well. Decorated with frescos, captivating carvings and inlay work the splendid beauty of these temples is incomparable. These temples are not only the embodiment of faith of people but the contribution of various dynasties that had ruled this country and time again and affirm their religious beliefs. A tour to India is not completed without visiting its splendid temples. One can pick from wide range of temple tour packages to India that spread across length and breadth of country. So plan your vacations and pick among many temple across the country that enlighten you and affirm your faith in God. 

India is a land of diverse religions dialects and cultural beliefs. There are various temple tour packages to choose from which bound to give the true essence of various religions followed by different people of country.  On a temple tour to India, you will surely feel overwhelmed by choices of destinations that you can visit. Some destinations are famous for their cathedrals and churches while others are adorned with magnificent Hindu Temples. Some destinations have world famous shrines and mosques then there are gurudwaras as well, so plan your vacations now, India has no dearth of religious places that provide you much needed peace and tranquility. 

North India temple Tour:- If you are on a holiday trip to North India , then there of lots of temples that you can visit. Go hoping temple to temple in northern and central India to the places such as Varanasi, Allahabad, Ujjain and marvel at religious historical and cultural aspects. Among the most famous temple tours in North India include Ma Vaishno Devi Yatra, CharDham Yatra, Golden Temple Tour, Mathura Vrindavan tour etc. You just can’t afford to miss the spiritual Varanasi and at the same time erotic temples of Khajuraho.  There are lots of Buddhist monasteries and Jain Temples that provides the richness of these religions. Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath ,Khushi Nagar are some of the most revered Buddhist temples of country. Millions of people across nations as well as the world come to India to especially visit Jain temples. The country holds immense attraction for all those who desire to see great Jain architecture and their splendors. Lal Mandir, Sonagiri, Ranakpur, Khajuraho Jain Temples, Gomateshwara Temple, Dilwara , Palitana are some of the most exotic temples of India.

South India Temple Tour:- The majestic beauty of South Indian temples is unparalleled. Pristine backwaters, aromatic coffee and spice plantations, sun-kissed beaches and ancient culture of South India need no introduction. South India is dotted with plethora of exquisite temples which has been applauded by the world for their intricate designing and captivating festivals celebrated over there. Among the major temples of South India , do visit Bala Ji Temple of Tirupati, Shore temple of Mahabalipuram, Ramanathanswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu, Meenakshi Temple Madurai, Sabrimala Temple Kerala, Thousand Pillar Temple Warangal Andhra Pradesh are quite impressive which you just can’t afford to miss.

So to capture the essence of India to know its heart and soul ,just book a temple tour package to India now.

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Pilgrimage Tours – A Way To Attain Divinity And Enlightenment

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Sour stirring, fantastic mystic, intoxicating, astonishing are some of the few words that describe the enigma of a land name India. The country is a cultural cocktail of various ethnic groups, religions, languages, timeless customs and vivid colors that makes it one of the most diverse countries in the world. Its famed spirituality has made it one of the most sought destinations for spiritual minds and those who are in search of divinity and enlightenment. India is a source of many of the world’s religions and thus is adorned with pilgrimage sites of different religions who are guiding people to reach their true destination. On a visit to India one can enjoy pilgrimage tour packages to various religious sites of country and enjoy much needed peace and tranquility.

According to one’s spiritual needs one can go for various pilgrimage tours which are specifically designed to cater needs of different travelers. Hindus believe that bathing in Ganga gives the ultimate fresh start in life; it washes away all the sins. No other river in the world has as much religious significance as the Mother Ganga has. Most of the Hindu pilgrimage sites are centered on this holy river. Haridwar, Rishikesh, Varanasi, Prayag , Ujjain are few among them. Kumbh Mela is one of the largest fair held after every twelve years is one of biggest display of religious faith on this planet Earth  attract millions of pilgrims from other religions as well to come and become a part of this holy fair. Chardham Yatra is one of the most famous pilgrimage tour packages in India which takes its visitors to  the holy sites of Gangotri, Yamnotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.  Down South India there are various Hindu Temple and shrines that are worth visit such as Tirupati Bala Ji, Meenakshi Temple, Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram are among few of them.

If you want to follow the footsteps of Lord Buddha the there is no dearth of Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country as well. There are four sacred Buddhist pilgrimage centers which are Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha, Bodh Gaya where he attained enlightenment, Sarnath where he delivered his first sermon and Khushinagar where he finally gave up his mortal self.  Jainism has also its origin in India and there are lots of Jain temples which are embodiment of not only spirituality but splendid art and architecture as well. Among them visitors can enjoy visiting Dilwara Temple, Ranakpur, Palitana, Udaygiri caves, Khandagiri Caves etc. For the believer of Sikh religion there are various shrines and gurudwaras in different parts of country. Among them Golden temple has attained highest stature. Apart from this visitors can visit Bangla Saheb, Huzur Saheb, Patna Saheb, Hemkunt Saheb, Anandpur Saheb etc. 

No matter what ever religion you follow a visit to these various spiritual temples and shrines affirm your faith in God. Book online various pilgrimage tour packages in India and enjoy a soul stirring journey to these various religious sites and enjoy a great bliss and much needed peace of mind. 

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