India is a land full of spirituality, famous for the cult of millions of gods and goddesses, each known with their own myths and legends. By collecting several religious beliefs, India is a very religious nation.
Every year, thousands of people travel to India in search of a sense of peace and lighting, to achieve their interesting balance and get closer to their God.

Since different important religions are practiced in the country, there are many pilgrimage places that continue to keep a millennial history. Pilgrimage trips to India attract numerous devotees every year in these pilgrimage centers scattered across the country. Some of the popular pilgrimages undertaken in India include the Chardham Yatra of the Temples of Uttarakhand.

Char Dham Yatra - Uttarakhand
Char Dham, who literally means four sacred homes of the Hindu sect, is perhaps the most known pilgrimage in India.
They are the means to find your inner self and approach you to uncontaminated natural beauty. Seasoned mountains, green valleys, demanding paths and icy temperatures accompany you on this sacred pilgrimage that starts from Yamunotri and ends Badrinath.
Basically, Char Dham Yatra refers mainly to the spiritual journey to Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram and Dwarka Dhams. But with the passage of time, the four sacred sanctuaries of Uttarakhand (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath) have been defined Chota Char Dham or Char Dham of Uttarakhand. Char Dham Yatra has always been one of the main pilgrimages to India.
Yatra Itinerary: Delhi - Haridwar - Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot - Naitala - Gangotri - Naitala - Sitapur - Kedarnath - Sitapur - Badrinath - Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi

Puri Rath Yatra - Odisha
Puri Rath Yatra in Odisha is one of the most anticipated holidays in the country. It is an annual celebration that sees the participation of about one million devotees and visitors from every corner of the world. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu), the event is one of the largest and oldest Hindu festivals in India.
Also known as "Chiott Festival", Rath Yatra is celebrated in Ashad Shukla Dwitiya (second day of the fifteen of the month of Ashad). The main attraction is the procession of three wooden wagons, that is to say Nandighosa, Taladhwaja and Devadalana who transport the divinities respectively, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra (the older brother of Jagannath) and Subhadra (their sister). This road procession also offers those people the opportunity to seek the blessings of the divinities to whom it is forbidden to enter the temple of Jagannath.
The Temple of Jagannath is one of the four sacred sanctuaries of Chardham Yatra. The other three are Rameshwaram, Dwarka and Badrinath. Considered a symbol of equality and brotherhood, the festival begins with a great ceremony in the morning. New wagons are built every year, but the idols of the divinities are replaced by new once every 12 years. The Yatra marks the annual journey of the divinities at the Temple of Gunicha (the temple of their aunt).
Date of Puri Rath Yatra 2025: 27 June 2025

Amarnath Yatra - Jammu & Kashmir
Look for the blessings of Lord Shiva with a visit to the Amarnath cave that hosts an ice lingam. Located at an altitude of 3,888 meters, the Amarnath sanctuary is located inside a narrow throat. It is one of the main houses of the Lord Shiva and has a high religious value for Shivaiti.
Amarnath Yatra is said to be one of the most difficult pilgrimages in India and is organized during the month of Shavan (July-August). In addition to its religious meaning, trekking to get to this sacred cave is embellished with the experience that is obtained. Immersed among the mighty mountains of Himalaya, this journey not only brings devotees to God, but also offers a sense of belonging to inner peace.
Yatra route: there are two routes for the Sacred Grotto; One is through Pahalgam and the second is via Baltal.
Route 1: Jammu Tawi - Pahalgam - Chandanwari - Pissu Top - Sheshnag - Benchtarni - Amarnath cave
Route 2: Jammu - Udhampur - Patnitop - Kud - Ramban - Banihal - Kazigund - Anantnag - Srinagar - Baltal - Amarnath cave

Vaishno Desi Yatra - Jammu & Kashmir
Known as one of the most famous pilgrimage Yatra in India, Vaishno Devi Yatra is the journey to the sacred sanctuary of Vaishnavi, an incarnation of the Durga goddess, located on the Trikuta mountains of the Jammu region, in northern India.
The sanctuary is considered one of the most sacred among all 108 Shakti Peethas. The sanctuary of Vaishno must basically include idols of three deities in the form of black stones, that is to say Mahakali, Mahasaraswati and Mahalakshmi.
Every year thousands of people from all over the world crowd this sacred place, regardless of their age group. The sanctuary is located at a height of about 5,300 feet and is about 61 km from the city of Jammu, with Katra as a base. During this journey, the devotees meet various other religious places such as Darshani Darwaza, Ban Ganga, Charun Paduka Temple, Adhkuwari, Sanjhichhhat and Bhairon Ghati, with a significant story linked to them.
The gates of the Voishno sanctuary must be open to devotees all year round. They can undertake this pilgrimage at any time of the year.

12 Jyotirlina Yatra
The famous 12 Jyotilling Yatra is very significant for the devotees of the Lord Shiva. It is one of the longest spiritual travel that crosses several temples across the country.
All the temples included in the Yatra are considered the manifestation of divinity in various forms. This sacred Yatra is believed to be a way to achieve salvation and get rid of one's sins.
Visitors can choose between Delhi, Mumbai and Madurai as the starting point of this sacred Yatra. All three of these cities are well served by any means of transport.

Temples included in the 12 Jyoterirla Yatra
Somnath temple in Gujarat
Mallikarjuna in Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh
Mahakaleswar in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh
Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh
KEDARNETH IN ATTTRAKHAND
Bhimashankar in Punk in Maharashtra
Viswanath in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh
Tryambakeshwar in Nashik in Maharashtra
Vaijyanath Temple in the Deoghar district of Jharkhand
Aundha Nagnath in Aundha in the Hingoli district in the Maharashtra
Rameshwar in Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu
Grushneshwar in Ellora near Aurangabad, in Maharashtra

Yatra itinerary: Delhi - Haridwar - Rudraprayag - Kedarnath - Varanasi - Deoghar - Coupon - Ujjain - Dwarka - Nashik - Aurangabad - Punne - Hyderabad - Srisailam - Hyderabad - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Delhi - Delhi - Delhi
Pilgrims can celebrate this Yatra at any time of the year, but it is good to program your program in the summer, since the Temple of Kedarnath opens only for a limited period (from Akshaya Tritiya which falls at the end of April to Kartik Purnima which usually does Check in November).

Pandharpur Palki Yatra - Maharashtra
Pandharpur Palki Yatra is a pilgrimage to the Temple of VithoBa, located in the city of Pandharpur of the Solapur district in the Maharashtra. The Yatra is dedicated to the Lord Vitthala, a demonstration of the Lord Vishnu. Pandharpur Palki Yatra is popularly known as Waari Yatra and the pilgrims who participate in this sacred procession are known as "Warkaris".
This traditional sacred journey is also called "Pandharpur Ashadi Ekadasi Wari Yatra" since this pilgrimage ends in the month of Ekadasi of Ashada according to the traditional Marathi calendar. The pilgrimage starts originally from the temple of Sant Tukaram, located in the village of Dehu of the District of Punge.
This main procession of Tukaram Maharaj Palki is further flanked by Sant Dnyaneshwar Palki which originates from Alandi near Punne the following day. Later, many other processions from other nearby villages and cities join the main yatra during the course.
It is a 21 -day event held every year in the period between June and July and which has been celebrated for over 700 years.
The city of Dehu is located about 30 km from the Punge railway station and Punge airport. So, it is easy enough for pilgrims to join this sacred Yatra from any corner of the country.
Yatra route: Dehu and Alandi - Punge - Saswad - distance - Taradgaon - Barad - Natepute - Malsiras - Velapur - Shegaon - Vakhari - Pandarpur

Srikhand Mahadev Yatra - Himachal Pradesh
Srikhand Mahadev Yatra is another religious pilgrimage that emerges from the rich treasure of Indian culture. As the name suggests, the Yatra is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and ends on the high peaks of the Himalaya, like the other two, Amarnath Yatra and Kailsh Mansarovar Yatra.
The Srikhand Mahadev is basically a natural shivlingam made of rock about 70 feet tall and located at an altitude of about 5791 meters. For this high altitude residence of the Lord Shiva opens during the July-August period every year and takes 15-20 days to be completed.
By offering a perfect mixture of unparalleled divinity and natural beauty, the Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra is not designed for weak and elderly people, children and pregnant women. It is important to bring heavy wool clothes, covers, waterproofs and edible objects since you will not get anything during the course.
The Lingam of Srikhand Mahadev is located in the Kullu district in the Himachal Pradesh, that's why pilgrims must go to the capital of the Shimla state, which constitutes the basis of this sacred Yatra. The lower part of the Yatra starts from Jaon's village.
Yatra route: Shimla - Rampur - Nirmand - Bagi Pul - Villaggio di Jaon - Bheem Talai - Parvati Bhag - Shrikhand Mahadev - Thachdu

Navagraha Yatra - South India
Representing the importance of cosmic powers in Hindu mythology, Navagraha Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage dedicated to the nine planets of Hindu astrology.
The nine planets that are adored during this sacred Yatra are Jupiter, Luna, Rahu, Sole, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Ketu and Saturn. The expedition starts from Thingalur, the hometown of the famous Kaillesanthar temple (Moon Temple) and ends in Keelperumpallam (Ketu temple).
It is important to visit all the Navagraha temples, but if you have little time, a visit to the Temple of Jupiter in Alangu, at the Temple of the Moon in Thingalur and the Temple of Rahu in Thirunageswaram are a must for each pilgrim.
This sacred Yatra is very popular among those who firmly believe in astrology.
To start the pilgrimage, the nearest city is Chennai, located about 420 km from Thingalur.
Yatra itinerary: Chennai - Kumbakonam - Thingalur (Temple of the Moon) - Alangu (Temple of Jupiter) - Suriyanar Temple (Temple of the Sun) - Kanjanoor (Temple of Venus) - Tirunageceswaram (Temple of Rahu) - Vaitheeswaran Kouil (Temple of Mars) - Thirunallar (Temple of Saturn) - Thuincekadu (Mercury Temple) - Keelperumpallam (Ketu temple)
There is no fixed date for this sacred journey. Pilgrims can perform it at any time of the year, according to the planetary movements in their zodiac signs.

Nav Durga Desi Yatra
When it comes to pilgrimages to India, the Nav Durga Draga Desi Yatra has a very important place in Hindu mythology. According to legends, the goddess Shakti is adored in different forms throughout the country, but its representation in these nine forms has a special meaning between its followers and the Hindu.
Like the Yatra's Jyotierlinga, the NAV Durga Durga also covers various different places, but only in northern India. Starting from Jammu and Kashmir, this sacred Yatra ends in Uttar Pradesh. All nine temples included in this spiritual expedition are among the main Peethas Shakti scattered throughout India.
Temples included in the pilgrimage:
Yatra Vaishno Temple Desi Dessese Chamunda Temple Desi Dessehi Brijeshwari Devi (Kangra Desi) Temple Jwalamukhi Tempio Chintpurni Mata Temple Naina Desi Kali Bar (Temple Kalika Desi) Temple Manesa Desi Shakumbhari Temple you need to path Yatra: Delhi - Jammu Tawi - Katra - Jammu Tawi - Pathankot - Pathankot - Pathankot - -Palampur-Kangra-Jwalamukhi-Karoa-Bharwain Road (District of one)-Naina Devi-Shimla-Panchkula-Sahrapur-Jasmour village-Sahrapur-Delhi

Kedar Yatra Bench - Uttarakhand
Bench Kedar, as the name suggests, is the sacred congregation of the five sacred Hindu temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The five temples are nestled among the Himalayane peaks of the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand.
The five temples must be visited in a rigorous order according to the religious guidelines: the first temple to visit is the Temple of Kedarnath, followed by the Temple of Tungnath, the Temple of Rudranath, the Temple of Madhyamaheshwar and to end from the Temple of Kalpeshwar.
A popular legend connects the Kedar bench to the Pandava del Mahabharata. According to which, the Lord Shiva has conferred his blessings in the form of a bull with his various parts that rise in five different locations where the temples are found today. Once the visit is completed, you have to pay homage to the Lord Vishnu by visiting the temple of Badrinath.
Yatra itinerary: Delhi - Haridwar - Rudraprayag - Kedarnath - Guptkashi - Gaundhar - Madhmhehhwar - Ukhimath - Tungnath - Chopta - Panarguga - Rudranath - Dumuk - Kalpeshwar - Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Delhi Caneca Kedar Yatra 2024: you for six months between May and October since the temples remain closed in winter due to the strong snowfall.

Adi Kailsh Yatra
Adi Kailsh is also called Chota Kailsh or small Kailsh for the surprising similarities with Monte Kailsh in Tibet. It is located in the district of Pithoragarh of Uttarakhor, near the Indo-Tibetan border.
A unique feature that distinguishes it from the other mountainous peaks is the OM symbol made by the miraculous deposition of snow on the mountain, which is why it is also called OM Parvat.
ADI Kailsh Yatra brings pilgrims through some of the hidden gems of nature in the form of snowy peaks, gurgling streams and dense and mystical forests.
Yatra route: Delhi - Pithoragarh - Dharchula - Lamari - Nabi - Kutti - Jyolingkong - ADI Kailash
The Yatra route can be undertaken for six months between May and October, since various routes remain closed in winter due to strong snowfalls.

Kinnaur Kailash Yatra
Kinnaur Kailash Yatra is one of the best -revered pilgrimages undertaken by the Hindus. The place hosts a 79 feet high shivline, which changes color every second. Located in the Kinnaur district in the Himachal Pradesh, it is believed that it is the actual place where the gods reside. According to the myth, the Lord Shiva used to lead a meeting of Dei and Dee to Kinnaur Kailash. The Parvati Kund is located close to it, which is believed to have been created by the same goddess Parvati. It was also the meeting point of the Lord Shiva and the Goddess.
Yatra route: Delhi - Shimla - Kalpa - Lambar - Shurting - Charang - Lalanati Base - Chitkul - Shimla - Delhi
Trekking may have started between the months of May and October, but the ideal period is between September and October, since before then the Region could receive strong monsical rains that cause landslides, avalanches and storms.

Manimahesh Kailash Yatra
Next to the Pir Panjal mountain range in the Himachal Pradesh, there is the Pio Lago Manimahesh, located at the base of the Manimahesh Kailash peak. The lake is one of the most sacred pilgrimage places, which is believed to have been created by the Lord Shiva in person after marrying the goddess Parvati.
The spiritual journey undertaken by thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country begins on the propitious day of Janmashtami and ends in Radha Ashtami.
The Yatra brings you through the rivers fueled by glaciers, the majestic peaks of the Himalaya and the dense forests of Pir and Deodar.
Yatra itinerary: Delhi - Pathankot - Bharmour - Hadsar - Kugenti - Dalotu - Base field - Kamal Kund - Manimahesh - Bharmour - Paathankot - Delhi

Hemkund Sahib Yatra - Uttarakhand
Located at an altitude of 4,632 meters above sea level, Hemkund Sahib is one of the sacred pilgrimage centers for Sikh in India. Located in the district of Chamoli of Uttarakhand, Gurudwara is dedicated to the tenth Guru Sikh, Guru Gobind Singh.
Gurudwara is surrounded by seven snowy mountains and each of them is adorned by Nishan Sahib.
In addition to its religious meaning, the glacial lake and the high altitude setting of the Gurudwara make it one of the most demanding pilgrimage Yatra in India, which sees a high influx of devotees from all the corners of the world. It is the splendid natural setting of Hemkund Sahib who attracts even people of other religions in the place.
The Gurudwara Hemkund Sahibo opens to pilgrims from May to October every year.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Considered one of the most demanding and sacred religious trips for Hindus, Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is a perfect fusion of spirituality, boundless beauty of nature and adventure.
The Yatra is undertaken by thousands of people every year and holds the supreme position among all the pilgrimage centers dedicated to Lord Shiva. That's why, a visit to Mount Kailsh, the Lord's home, is considered a way to achieve salvation.
The dazzling Monte Kailsh is located in the south-west isolated corner of the Tibet region, at an altitude of 6,638 meters. It is one of the highest areas of the mighty Himalayas.
Together with the Hindus, the sanctuary also has a significant value for the followers of Buddhism and Jainism. There are various other interesting points located near Mount Kailsh such as Lake Manasarovar, Gauri Kund, Tirthapuri, Yam Dwar, Asthapad, Siwasthal and Flagpole Tarboche.
How to get there? There are four ways to reach Monte Kailsh, but the base point of the Kailsh Manasarovar Yatra is only Kathmandu.
I travel by land from India: it is a 28-30 days trekking and you have to book well in advance for registration since the availability is limited and the participants are chosen by drawing. The entire process is administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India.
Journey to the ground from Kathmandu: reach Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and from there your spiritual but exciting expedition to Mount Kailsh begins.
I travel by land from Lhasa: visitors fly first to Kathmandu and then to Lhasa through China Air and then again in Kailsh Parvat.
Travel by helicopter: it is designed for those who are not at ease with high altitude steps and want to finish the Yatra in the shortest period of time. Fixed wing planes transport passengers from Kathmandu to Simikot via Nepalganj. From Simikot, a helicopter takes the command and flies to Hilsa and from then on, Land Cruiser are used to reach the final point.
IMPORTANT: the Kailsh Manasarovar Yatra is allowed only to Indian citizens, in possession of a valid Indian passport and aged between 18 and 70 years. He/she must be in physical and medical form with a 27 or lower body mass index (BMI). People who suffer from asthma, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy, heart disease, etc., are not eligible for the Yatra.

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