For centuries, people have
looked to India to seek solace in salvation. They go to the hills, exploring the
Nature and seeking God through meditation, yoga and visits to holy men. If you
too are spiritually inclined and wish to see this side of India, certainly a North
India Spiritual Tour will quench your thirst for spirituality.
Haridwar
Haridwar
or the "Gateway to God" is one of the many holy cities in India and
is revered for the same. It is also one of the oldest living cities in India.
Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, pilgrims come here to take a dip in
the holy Ganga. The water here is clean and unpolluted. Pilgrims also visit the
famous Mansa Devi Temple here.
Dharamshala
Nestled
amid the Himalayas, this picturesque town is home to the spiritual leader of
the Tibetans, the Dalai Lama. It has thick forests of deodar trees and Nature
at its most serene. Nearby is a hiking route for people of all ages, called the
Triund. Dharamshala also has several museums, forts and scenic spots.
Rishikesh
A
popular spot of meditation and yoga, Rishikesh is situated on the banks of the
Ganga and is surrounded by hills. People who seek answers to spiritual problems
come here. There are several ashrams here where one can do yoga. Apart from
this, one can attend the Ganga aarti, visit the Neelkanth Mahadeva Temple, Tera
Manzil Temple, and visit any of the five Ayurveda and yoga retreats. These places are some that
make up an Incredible
North India Tour.
Pushkar
One of the holiest cities in
India is history, famed for its many temples. The most important one here is
the Mahadeva Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna. A dip in the holy Lake Pushkar
is considered very holy to the Hindus, situated near the Brahma Temple. The
holy Gurudwara Sahib Pushkar is also an important place of worship here. It is
said that Guru Gobind Singh and Guru Nanak Dev rested here, so it is of great
importance to the Sikhs. There are several temples and places of worship in
this holy town.
Amritsar
The holiest shrine for the
Sikhs, the Golden Temple, is situated in Amritsar. Other temples here are the
Durgiana Temple, Mukhteshwar Mahadeva Temple and the Mata Lal Devi Temple.
There is an air of serenity and piousness all over holy Amritsar and is well
worth a visit to see and experience all these spiritual centers.
Varanasi
A
visit to some of the Ghats here, the evening aartis and to the temples here
makes Varanasi sightseeing complete. Situated on the Ganga, it evokes inner
feelings of deep spirituality and is therefore a must-visit place for all
Hindus.
Apart from these cities, you
can also take a Golden
Triangle with Ranthambhore Tour,
which will take you to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambhore where
you can enjoy seeing some wildlife. If you’re interested in a bit of
everything, spiritual and otherwise, take a Signature
North India Tour or a North
India Wildlife Cultural Tour.
