Spiritual Tourism in India
India has become a major travel hub not only for the country residents but for the global citizens as well. India is becoming popular worldwide for the diverse travel destinations that the country offers. One just needs to figure out what kind of travel they need to do in India and the country is sitting with wide open arms to welcome their travelers in that vibe. The newest travel sector that is getting popular in India is the spiritual tourism sector. Spiritual tourism is taking every one by storm because it is quite different from religious tourism that India boasts since ever and it is also quite a new concept. The recent stats also state that India is an amazing destination for a spiritual retreat. All thanks to the spiritual vibe that the religious spots of our country has. Though spiritual tourism is many times understood as pilgrimage tourism but in actuality pilgrimage tour packages are relatively quite fast-paced compared to spiritual tours.
To begin with, the massive level of pujas, aartis, rituals done in the scared spots of the country are still a mystery and a delightful experience for the people abroad. Indians know the base of it and yet these all are done in such grand levels that even the country men are enticed to see more of it. India is the birth place of yoga and the way these yogis do the yoga leaves one just spellbound. Since yoga is such a game changer when it comes to the body and mind positivity that the whole world has started to adopt this trend with still Rishikesh being the yoga capital of the world.
So, all in all, in India, spiritual tourism means having solace time in all those spots of the country where one can experience the inner peace. Also, India is a home of various religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and lots others, so the spots of spiritual tourism increase and gets diversified. There is always something new to learn and take back from each of these religions. Some of the major destinations for spiritual tourism in India are mentioned below:
Amritsar in Punjab: Amritsar is a beautiful solace town in Punjab founded by Guru Ram Das who was the fourth Guru of the Sikhs. The town is famous for the incredible Golden Temple and its positive vibe. There is a beautiful water body in front of the temple on which the reflection of the Golden Temple in Amritsar is supremely blissful. This pool is called as the holy pool of nectar and is the most spiritual spot for not only the Sikhs but to every visitor. This exquisite spot in the country attracts visitors from across the globe because of the positive vibe of the place.
17 Days – North India Spiritual Tour
9 Days – Golden Triangle with Golden Temple Tour
2 Days – Amritsar Tour
Haridwar in Uttarakhand: The next very soothing sacred place in the country is Haridwar. The name of the city means the gate of God or Hari ka Dwar. This is one of the oldest living cities in the world and is known solely for its auspicious atmosphere. The city is a very special one from the religious perspective. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas with the holiest river Ganga flowing from the other side making it a highly spiritual place to be at. It is believed that taking bath in the holy river Ganga washes away all the humanly sins done. The sight of the river with different pujas done is simply out of the world. Uttarakhand is known as Devbhoomi.
8 Days – Golden Triangle with Haridwar Tour
11 Days – Golden Triangle with Mathura Varanasi Haridwar Rishikesh Tour
15 Days – Sacred Himalayan Cities & Foothills Tour
Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world, is the holiest place of India that is called as the city of temples, is the birth place of Lord Shiva himself, and is the home for the most sacred 88 ghats in the city. There is a strong belief related to the city that says a person who dies here or whose ashes are brought here are liberated from the cycle of reincarnation. The yogis, hippies, pilgrims, pujaris, make for an awesome sight in the city that stays with the travelers forever. Not to miss is the early morning and evening Ganga Aarti every day. Uttar Pradesh is home to historical, cultural and spiritual destinations. Varanasi, known as Kashi / Banaras, is one of them.
2 Days Varanasi Tour from Delhi
2 Days Varanasi Dev Diwali Tour
3 Days Dev Dipawali Varanasi Tour
8 Days Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour
9 Days Cultural North India Tour
Rishikesh in Uttarakhand: Rishikesh is the yoga capital of the world where people from all over the world visit the town to become a professional in yoga. Rishikesh is also world famous for different adventure activities in the lap of the nature. The vibe of the place is just so great for meditation as there are various ashrams to try out yoga & meditation and attain peace of mind. The town is a magnet that attracts peace and solace seekers from the around the world.
10 Days Amazing Uttarakhand Tour
12 Days Golden Triangle with Haridwar Rishikesh Tour
12 Days Celebrating International Yoga Day in Rishikesh Tour
Bodhgaya in Bihar: The most important Buddhist pilgrimage destination in the world is Bodh Gaya and it is extremely beautiful. It is the place where Lord Buddha became enlightened during intense meditation under a Bodhi tree. There is a beautiful Mahabodhi Temple on this exact spot. The entire city has different kinds of Buddhist monasteries where there are enough people always found doing meditation. Bodh Gaya is a retreat place that gives solace to the minds and souls of the people visiting here.
Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu: The very famous Sri Ramana Ashram is the major point in the city for attaining spirituality. The town is known for different temples like the Arunachaleswar Temple. This temple is famous for worshipping Lord Shiva as the element of fire. This temple is present at Mount Arunachala which is also called as the most silent place on earth. Hence, the place is amazing for meditating, attaining peace of mind, and gaining tranquility. Tamil Nadu is famous for its temples.
Puri in Odisha: Puri is a holy town in the state of Odisha that is known for the Jagannath Temple from where the epic ‘once in a year Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath’ is carried out. It is believed that Lord Vishnu still resides in Puri in form of Lord Jagannath. This one is a beautiful town and a major beach holiday destination for the vacationers. Puri beach is one of the best beaches of the country where one can attain peace of mind by just sitting in the solace atmosphere.
