Indian Pilgrimage Tour

India is the land of seers and saints. This is a land where tradition and modernity have fused seamlessly into one composite whole. Now-a-days there is hardly any time or place for relaxation in professional or personal life. Under the circumstances more and more people are going for pilgrimmage tours to find peace of mind.

South India Temple Odyssey

Located on the seventh peak of the Tirupati Hill, Sri Venkateswara temple is perhaps the most sacred of South Indian temples. The term “Venkateswara” in local vernacular means Lord of the Venkata Hill. The temple is a classic example of South Indian temple architecture. The Tirupati temple is extremely valuable in terms of architectural genius that went into its making. The rock-cut rathas (chariots) of Mahabalipuram is magnificent in terms of its architectural beauty. The Shore Temple as its name suggests is situated on a rocky out-crop and is the most fascinating landmark that you will ever see anywhere in the world. The mandapas are decorated with sculptures of Gods, Goddesses and mythological figures. Of the seven most sacred cities of the Hindus, Kanchipuram is one of them. This city of a thousand temples is a fine pilgrimage spot and wherever you go in South India, the journey will remain incomplete without a visit to Kanchipuram.

Churches Of Goa

Churches of Goa have been given the status of world heritage site. The Churches are extremely beautiful in design and Goa attracts a lot of foreign tourists every year who come for pilgrimage. Modeled on the original design of St. Peter’s Church in Rome, Church of St. Cajetan is one of the many places in Goa that people love to visit. The Se’ Cathedral is complete with Tuscan exterior and the Renaissance influence is very much evident. Located at the west of India, Goa has evolved as a very popular pilgrimage destination. The hospitality industry in this state is excellent and you can have a hotel of your choice at a very reasonable price. These Catholic institutions have withstood the ravages of time and are a testament to the missionary activities that took place for centuries along the shores India.

Retracing The Steps Of Lord Buddha

The fascinating journey of Lord Buddha will slowly unfold as you visit the places that are linked with some of the important events in the life of Lord Buddha. The journey touches places like Sarnath, Kushinagar, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Vaishali. Lord Buddha attained enlightenment while meditating under the Bodhi tree. It has now become a sacred place for the Buddhists. You will love the place for its quietness. At Sarnath, Buddha preached his first sermon and from that time onwards, Sarnath has become a prominent pilgrimage spot. Nalanda was one of the finest seat of ancient learning. Students from across the world would come to gain knowledge on theology and Buddhist scriptures. Today the ruins of Nalanda attract thousands of visitors every year. People who see the ruins understand the massive effort that went into the making of one of the largest universities of ancient India. Lord Buddha left for heavenly abode at Kushinagar. This too has become one of the favorite pilgrimage spots.

Mansarovar

This is the place where pilgrimage and adventure meets. No wonder it is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India and people from all over the world come here to get to Kailash mountain. The glacier is the source of the four big sub-continental river Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej and Kanonali. It is popularly believed that all the sins committed by man will be cleaned after the arduous journey is completed. The beautiful southern route, will take you over the picturesque Tibetan pastures with people rearing heard of sheep and yaks roaming freely. From Kathmandu you will have to travel for 32 km to Mount Kailash at an average altitude of 18000 feet. The Mansarovar Lake is one of the most spectacular sights on earth that you will ever see.

Punjab and Sikhism

Hemkund Sahib is one of the holiest shrine of the Sikhs. At an altitude of 4329 meters, this is the highest Gurudwara of the world. There is a hot water spring at Manikaran and it is famous for its healing properties. The challenge that the terrain pose, spurs the human capabilities to overcome the limitations of the body in search of blessedness and mental peace. The sacred city of Poanta Sahib is visited by thousands of pilgrims to honor the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Govind Singh. Anandpur Sahib is yet another favorite tourist spot where the pilgrims flock.