Pilgrimage Tour Packages

When deciding on your pilgrimage packages, the best thing to do is to decide on which religious spots you want to visit, and in which order so that it becomes easy for you to find the right itinerary for you. Some of the biggest pilgrimage spots of India are:

• Sabarimala in Kerala: The Sabarimala temple in Kerala, opening for only 2 months, witnesses over 30 million pilgrims coming to seek the blessings of the Lord Ayappa. The path to the temple is strenuous and there are plenty of rules to be followed, starting from clothing to offerings. One curious rule here is that women of menstruating age cannot enter the temple premises, since they might cause Lord Ayappa to be distracted. With the new Supreme Court directives coming in banishing the above rule, the number of pilgrims to the temple are expected to rise.
• Amarnath in Kashmir: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Amarnath Cave in Kashmir is a must visit for those looking to seek the Lord’s blessings. The lingam here is formed naturally every year from the water that steadily drips into the cave, thereby being considered a miracle. The trek to this place is strenuous, but one look at the pure white ice lingam will take away all your troubles.
• Vaishno Devi in Jammu: The Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu is a major pilgrimage spot, attracting thousands of devotees in a day. The trek up to the summit, where the actual temples are is one that can be done comfortably, and while enjoying some gorgeous views.
• Ajmer Sharif in Ajmer: A dargah that people of all religions can visit, be it a Hindu, a Mualim, a Christian or so on. Ajmer Sharif, the tomb of Moinuddin Chisti, is a place full of mysticism, aromatic incense and melodious Sufi music. The serenity is such that you are sure to lose and then find yourself here.
• Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh: A must visit pilgrimage spot for people in the southern part of the country, Tirupati is one of the most affluent temples in the world. People don’t just donate money and gold here, but also donate their hair when asking for a wish to come true.
• Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain: One of the 12 important jyotirlingas, the Mahakaleshwar Temple, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is a must visit. Perched on the banks of the Rudra Sagar lake, the temple is home to several festivals and ceremonies that a devout Hindu mustn't miss.
• Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri: Another temple where the mysticism is high, as is the religious fervor. Apart from the annual rath yatra, the temple attracts plenty of pilgrims throughout the year who want to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath.