Religious places in North India Religion has great significance in India. Hindu pilgrimages in north India are extremely famous and attract pilgrims all year round. Devotees go through all kinds of pain for a visit to the shrines lo
Religion has great significance in India. Hindu pilgrimages in north India are extremely famous and attract pilgrims all year round. Devotees go through all kinds of pain for a visit to the shrines located at these places in the hope that their sins will be forgiven and they will be blessed by the Almighty. A tour of North India is incomplete without a visit to some of these famous religious destinations of the country.
Home to the dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-Din Chishti, Ajmer is one of the holiest cities for both Hindus and Muslims. With magnificent forts and beautiful lakes it is also popular as a center of Rajasthani culture.
Religious Historical Pilgrimage
Allahabad is not just the city that gave India the most number of prime ministers it is also one of the four venues for the Kumbh Mela and was home to our first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Religious Cultural Historical
Excavated in 1867, Parinirvana Stupa is huge stupa made of brick. The stupa has Brahmi inscription on its walls and a reclining Nirvana statue of Buddha inside it. The statue is placed on a brick pedestal and the face of Buddha is towards the west. As per the Brahmi inscription,…
Religious
One of the most popular ghats of Varanasi, Assi ghat is popular for its culture and rituals.
Religious
Assi Ghat, situated at the confluence of river Ganga and Asi is mentioned in many Hindu scriptures. The Ghats are the primary attraction of the city and are popular destinations not only among pilgrims and religious people but also among tourists. It is believed that a dip in the holy…
Religious Cultural
The Ghats at Varanasi are considered holy and it is believed that if one takes a dip in the waters, one is free from all his sins. Those who seek salvation crowd this place, along with tourists and pilgrims.
Religious Cultural
It is said that the five holy rivers, Ganga, Saraswati, Yamuna, Kirana, Dhutapapa intersect at the Panchganga Ghats. Taking a dip in these waters is considered auspicious, and even more so, during the months of October, November.
Religious Cultural
The birthplace of Rama may not exactly be your idea of weekend getaway but a visit to the city where several religions -- including Buddhism and Islam -- thrived isn’t such a bad idea, is it?
Religious culture
Badrinath is considered to be the most sacred Dham of our country and is located in the Chamoli district of Uttrakhand. Them temple is an utter beauty but remains closed during the winter season due to severe snow fall.
Religious Temples
According to legendary stories Goddess Vaishnodevi herself had proclaimed that the pilgrimage to Vaishnodevi would be incomplete without visiting Bhairavghati. It is located at a distance of 4-5 kilometres from Vaishnodevi.
Religious Temples
Abode of Lord Brahma, Bithoor is a located on the banks of Ganga River in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The town is renowned for its religious and historical significance. It was one of the epicentres of the Revolt of 1857. Bithoor was once called Brahmavart. According to legend, after the destruction of the universe…
Religious Historical
Hanuman Chatti is the commencement point of the trek to two popular destinations Yamunotri and Dodi Tal. This place is the convergence of Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Porters and ponies are easily available from Hanuman Chatti. The place is frequented by many trekking enthusiasts for the popular trekking spot in…
Religious
Known as the Hill of Many Wonders, Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh is one of the oldest pilgrimages in the country. Located on the banks of the Mandakini River (also known as the Paishwani River), the town is a gift of nature. It is believed that the incarnations of Brahma, Vishnu…
Religious
One of the largest Buddhist centers in INdia, Clement town is Dehradun's most popular place to visit.
Religious
One of the country’s most famous pilgrim centres, the Dargah Sharif of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-Din Chishti is the centre of the Ajmer Urs festival. Apart from the Akbari Masjid, the tomb of the saint and the gate, the other marble structures within the complex of the dargah have…
Religious Historical
Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the best places in the city to witness the Ganga aarti.
Religious
The Deva Mai Temple on the way to Vaishno Devi Temple is a a must visit for pilgrims.
Religious Temples
Vaishno Devi is one of the most sacred pilgrim centers of India visited by millions of devotees every year.
Religious
Gaumukh is the source of the River Ganga, 19 km from Gangotri. Gaumukh is situated at a height of 12,960 ft and has a breathtaking view of the ice covered mountains. One has to trek the mountain to reach Gaumukh.
Religious
Vishram Ghat is a bath and worship place on the banks of the Yamuna River in Mathura. Vishram means rest and Lord Krishna is said to have rested at this place after killing Kansa.
Religious Historical
The Guru Pathar Sahib is one of the most revered gurudwaras in Ladakh.
Religious Historical
One of the most sacred ghats, believed to have been built by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. This ghat is also known as Brahmakund. Ganga Aarti held daily is held at the ghat. In the literal sense, "Har" means "Lord Shiva", "Ki" means "of" and "Pauri" means "steps"…
Religious Historical
Among the 508 important pilgrimages for Sikhs, Hemkund Sahib is located in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. Situated at a height of 4,329 meters above mean sea level, it is also the highest gurudwara of Sikh Community. The gurudwara is venerated by Sikhs as it is believed the tenth guru Guru Gobind Singh meditated…
Religious
Ramayana states that river Sayaru's bank is the birthplace of lord Rama. The 7th avatar of Vishnu, Lord Rama is believed to be taken birth here. In the sixteenth century, Babur, the Mughal emperor built mosque at the place where Rama took birth. The mosque is near a great temple…
Religious
Lakshman Jhula is a very famous iron bridge suspended over the mighty Ganges River. It is about 450 ft long and was constructed in the year 1929. Situated in Rishikesh, the bridge connects between Tehri and Pauri district.
Religious Cultural
Joshimath is among the sacred temples for Hindus and the abode of Lord Badrinarayan when the Badrinath temple closes for winter. It is among the four peethas established by Adi Shankaracharya. The temple is also known as Jyotimarth located at a height of 6150 ft in Uttrakhand.
Religious
One of the Panch Prayags (five confluences) of the Alakananda River, Karnaprayag is a pilgrimage town in Chamolidistrict of Uttarakhand. Pindar River, that originates from the Pindari glacier and the Alakananda River meet at Karnaprayag. The town is situated on en route Badrinath, which is about 125 km southwest. Karnaprayag falls on…
Religious
Situated at the foothills of Trikuta mountain, Katra is the gateway to Vaishno Devi shrine, the second most important temple in India. Katra lies on national highway 1C about 42 km from Jammu. The town serves as base camp for pilgrims on their way to Vaishno Devi which is 13…
Religious Religious
Shiv Khori means lord Shiva's cave, is a place dedicated to lord Shiva centuries ago. This place is frequented by the devotees of lord Shiva to worship the lingam inside the cave. The cave is around 200m long and around 200 people can stand in the entrance itself. The snake…
Religious
The Shiv Khori cave is one of the most important places to visit while paying respects at Vaishno Devi.
Religious Temples
Among the four Buddhist pilgrimages associated with Lord Buddha’s life, Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh is the place where Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Situated 53 km from Gorakhpur, the town is popular for its history, stupas and temples. The town is popular as it is the last resting place of Lord…
Religious
Believed to be the place where Krishna spent his childhood, Mathura is sacred not just to the Hindus but also to the Jains and Buddhists. If its moksha you’re looking for on your next weekend trip, you know where to head to!
Religious Historical. Cultural
Once known as Viranipur, Meva nagar is located on the slopes of Nagar-Ki-Bhakarian. There are 3 temples in Meva nagar out of which the biggest temple is dedicated to Nakoda Parsvanath.
Religious
Known for its Hindu and Jain temples Osian is also known as the Khajuraho of Rajasthan thanks to the erotic sculptures on the temples. Been there yet?
Religious Historical
Home to one of the few Brahma temples in the world, Pushkar embraces you with its tranquility, spiritual ambience and winding lanes that make you fall in love with it!
Religious Cultural
An important pilgrimage center, Rishikesh is at the foothills of the lower Himalayas. Meditation, prayers, cleansing rituals are an everyday part of this place. Tourists from all over the world flock to Rishikesh to admire its beauty and learn yoga.
Religious Adventure
The Triveni Sangam is the confluence of three rivers. The point of confluence is a sacred place for Hindus. It is said that a bath here washes away all of one's sins and frees one from the cycle of rebirth. One such Triveni Sangam, in Prayag (Allahabad), has two physical…
Religious Historical Nature
The place where Buddha preached his first sermon, Sarnath is one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. If its enlightenment you are looking for from your next weekend, head to Sarnath.
Religious Cultural
Capital of ancient Kosala kingdom, Sravasti is located on the banks of Rapti river in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the sacred Buddhist places and popular for its association with Gautam Buddha. According to Mahabharata, legendary king Shravasta founded the city. However, Buddhists believe the city was called as Savatthi…
Religious Cultural
Situated in the Himalayan ranges, Tehri is one of the holy sites of India and is renowned for its lush green hills and valleys.
Religious
Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth. If that little fact doesn’t inspire you to visit it, we don’t know what will!
Religious Cultural
One of the oldest cities in the country, Vrindavan is where Krishna is believed to have grown up. The hub of all activity is the Bankey Bihari temple whose presiding deity stands behind a curtain.
Religious Historical
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