Amarnath Yatra and other popular pilgrim destinations in India

As a holiday-lover or just a casual traveler, you must look for different kinds of holidays. Going to sea beaches and hill stations wouldn’t be enough. It is equally important to have a taste of religion and spiritualism. Fortunately, India has got plenty of pilgrim destinations to satiate the desire of a hungry tourist.

Here are some of the major religious sites where you should plan a trip at least once:

i.  Amarnath: Amarnath is a destination situated in the high altitudes of the Himalayas in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. An Amarnath yatra takes you to the doors of Lord Shiva and in front of his ice-sculpted shivling. The place is extremely divine and is counted amongst the most popular pilgrim places in the country. People from various corners of the world head for an Amarnath yatra to soak the experience and to wash away their earthly sins. Apart from offering you a glimpse of spiritualism, the place is also full of beautiful attractions. Kashmir has always enamored its tourists. All the attractions including the Dal Lake and flower-filled meadows of Gulmarg are just on the way. You can check them all and feast on the vivid natural beauty of the hills. Amarnath yatra 2013 by helicopter can be arranged in quick time. But since tourists are required to make a formal registration, you better hurry!

ii.  Tirupati: Tirupati is another major pilgrim place in India. It is located in South India in the state of Andhra Pradesh. And unlike Amarnath (which is open only during the summer months), Tirupati is a round-the-year destination. Its Tirumala Temple is a very wealthy temple with several mounds of gold and cash offered to the deity. Tirupati trip can be planned very easily by opting for a Tirupati tour package on the net. The whole town is serene and uncluttered. And there are many temples devoted to several Indian deities. So, you can expect to have a very spiritual experience in this town.

iii.  Shirdi: Shirdi is another famous town which has been made famous by Sai Baba. The saintly guru spent most of his life in this small village which is now visited by thousands of travelers every year. It’s not just the Indians who head for Shirdi. Even people from western countries come here every year to pay their homage to the Sai Samadhi and offer their prayers in the temple. Apart from the religious sites, Shirdi also houses some beautiful natural corners including gardens, rocks and waterfalls. It is not a very big town and can be explored at a very small budget in just about 3-5 days.

iv.  Puri: Jagannath Puri temple is the most famous temple in eastern part of the India. Situated in the state of Orissa, Puri gives two reasons for you to make a dash towards it. It is surely a very devout place housing the vast temple of Jagannath. But the town is also a beach destination and has one of the best beaches in the country.

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