Pilgrimage Tour

Pilgrimage in India: The treasure, the heritage, the ancient wisdom, a complete guide

India, where spirituality delves into every individual and all religions thrive together. Pilgrimage and religious-spiritual travel are much more prevalent than an adventure tour. From millions of temples, sacred rivers, stupas, and religious or spiritual centres all across the country and worldwide, millions of devotees undertake pilgrimage tours in a year. Religious tourism involves the visitor’s cultural beliefs, historical aspects of the particular destination, and devotional temperament.

We have thoughtfully curated several customizable pilgrimage tour packages for you, which are meant for a comfortable, smooth, and hassle-free tirth yatra experience. No matter if you are planning a pilgrimage to the Himalayan temples, a pilgrimage or a spiritual tirth circuit, willing to take a dip in the holy rivers, or more, we’ll optimise your tirth packages as preferred.

Furthermore, read further through this page, and you’ll get a comprehensive guide on how to plan and when to plan a pilgrimage tour in India.

Why should you plan a pilgrimage tour with us?

Planning a tirth yatra might seem challenging for you at times, as it comes to managing logistics, navigating travel routes, booking your accommodation, applying for and receiving permits for certain locations. Worry not! We make it all possible with just a call, till then read this guide:

Hassle-free travel experience

Undertaking a pilgrimage might seem difficult due to tough trekking terrain at times. And we strive to make it hassle-free for you, our dedicated guides and tour professionals will ensure you are taken care of throughout the yatra.

Planning a tirth with experts

Logistics? Leave it to us. We understand every inch of effort it takes to plan a tirth yatra, so we take care of everything from designing a personalised itinerary to making reservations at your comfortable stays, and booking your VIP temple darshan so you can focus entirely on your tirth experience.

Comfortable accommodation & transportation

We are committed to providing you with a variation of comfortable transportation and accommodation at luxurious hotels and guesthouses. It’s all taken care of for you so you can travel to all itinerary locations hassle-free.

VIP access and helicopter services

If you are looking for a hint of additional luxury, we also plan your temple visits with VIP access to certain popular temples. So you need not worry about standing in long queues, giving you more time for worshipping at the temple. Also, we offer helicopter services so you can enjoy 360-degree landscapes and get a reduced travel time.

Guided temple visits

To make your pilgrimage much more hassle-free and relaxed, our tour guides will make sure you reach the location safely, while you are also sharing the meaningful insights about the site.

Pilgrimage package options to book from us

We offer a wide range of spiritual and pilgrimage package options, from customizable budget-friendly to luxurious ones, that also include tailor-made itineraries. So you can enjoy a hassle-free, expertly-guided tour, comfortable stay and transfers, with an end-to-end support through your tour. Here are a few pilgrimage options to choose from:

Char Dham Yatra

Hinduism is all about the devotional-spiritual beliefs that say the divine is omnipresent, and its presence can be felt at centres where their life forces are established. Like that, the Char Dhams are located in Uttarakhand, including four sacred shrines, which are:

• Gangotri
• Yamunotri
• Kedarnath
• Badrinath

Surrounded by the great Himalayas, visiting the Char Dham temples of Uttarakhand is meant to cleanse all your past deeds and grant liberation. Offering a natural and spiritual blend of pilgrimage experience, allowing you to engage totally with its rich cultural and spiritual heritage without worrying about convenience.

Best time to visit: May to October

Jyotirlinga tour packages

The 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva are considered the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Hinduism to get all your sins absolved. Here are the 12 Shiv Jyotirlinga Temples that you must visit at least once in a lifetime:

• Somnath Temple
• Mallikarjuna Temple
• Mahakaleshwar Temple
• Omkareshwar Temple
• Kedarnath Temple
• Bhimashankar Temple
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• Trimbakeshwar Temple
• Vaidyanath Temple
• Nageshwar Temple
• Ramanathaswamy Temple
• Grishneshwar Temple

It offers you a multi-temple destination, a complete spiritual travel experience that carries a deep traverse of the Hindu traditional beliefs. Each of the Shiva Jyotirlinga Temple locations provides a rich tapestry of the divine, while it also enhances your spiritual understanding.

South India temple tour packages

Southern states of India deserve the due credit for their ancient historical temples and heritage sites. Temples in South India have always been known for their architectural masterpieces and traditional art forms.

Some of the most famous temples that you can visit in South India for a pilgrimage are:

• Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Ramanathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Ekambareswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Jambukeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh
• Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple, Andhra Pradesh
• Murudeshwar Temple, Karnataka
• Virupaksha Temple, Karnataka
• Sabarimala Temple, Kerala
• Guruvayur Temple, Kerala
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala
• Bhadrachalam Temple, Telangana
• Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Puducherry

Best time to visit: October to March

Vaishno Devi Yatra

The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage tour is entirely dedicated to Maa Vaishno Devi, one of the most prominent incarnations of Goddess Parvati, where more than lakhs of devotees visit for a holy sight. At the heart of this temple resides the prana of Maa that leads you towards light. You can also enjoy a scenic trekking trail through the Trikuta Parvat top and a majestic landscape view of the site. You can also go for a helicopter tour to the Vaishno Devi Temple for maximum comfort and convenience of trek-free travelling. Pony rides are also available to the top of Vaishno Devi.

Best time to visit: All year round, the best darshan is from March to October

Buddhist circuit tour packages

Explore the Buddhist path of enlightenment with our Buddhist circuit tour packages, specially curated to take you through the teachings of Lord Buddha. Places in India like Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment, Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon, Kushinagar, the place of his Mahaparinirvana, and Lumbini, his birthplace, are a blend of spirituality, culture, history, and ancient wisdom.

Get ready to walk through this immersive experience of walking the path of Buddha for inner peace, mindfulness, and transformation.

Best time to visit: October to March

Shaktipeeth tours

Explore and absorb the divine power of the Goddess Parvati with our specially curated Shakti Peeth Tour Packages, which include darshan at the sacred sites like Kamakhya Devi Temple, Vaishno Devi Temple, and the firecest energy of Kalighat Temple. These sacred temples are holy sites where the body parts of Goddess Sati are believed to have fallen. After this, these sites have become powerful centres of Hindu faith and divinity.

• Kamakhya Temple, Assam
• Kalighat Temple, West Bengal
• Tarapith Temple, West Bengal
• Dakshineswar Kali Temple, West Bengal
• Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu & Kashmir
• Jwala Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh
• Chintpurni Temple, Himachal Pradesh
• Naina Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh
• Mansa Devi Temple, Uttarakhand
• Chamunda Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh
• Biraja Temple, Odisha
• Mahalakshmi Temple, Maharashtra
• Saptashrungi Temple, Maharashtra
• Ambaji Temple, Gujarat
• Kalika Mata Temple (Pavagadh), Gujarat
• Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu

Best time to visit: All year round, best darshan in March- April and October-November

How should you choose the right tirth yatra package for you?

Selecting a pilgrimage tour package for solo travel or a group/family travel experience is now easy with us. Here are the tricks:

Duration of the yatra

You have the choice to go for a long (10-15 days) or a short (3-5 days) pilgrimage tour package.

Budget of the trip

Choose a pilgrimage option that suits your budget range, from an affordable to a luxurious tour option.

Physical endurance required

Since multiple tour options require physical fitness, they involve intense trekking or travelling to high altitudes. 

Travel preferences

You can ask us to customise your pilgrimage itinerary as per your travel preference, whether you want a private tirth yatra or a group/family tour option.

Permissions required for the yatra

Pilgrimages like Kailash Mansarovar Yatra require government and international permits, medical fitness certification, and passport/visa approvals, as it involves extreme travel conditions. Also, in India, the Amarnath Yatra needs mandatory registration, health fitness certificates, and high-security permits issued by authorities before you start the journey, as it’s a restricted area.

Check your packing essentials

Carry comfortable wearables, comfy footwear, essential and prescribed medications, valid ID proofs, weather-appropriate gear, a thermo water bottle, dried fruits and nuts for snacking, personal toiletries and an essential first-aid kit to stay prepared through your tirth yatra.

Carrying valid IDs

Always carry your valid or asked government ID cards like Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driver’s licence, and so on for verification at the check-posts wherever needed for a hassle-free pilgrimage.

Pro Tip:

Book early so you are left untouched by any last-minute hassle. Travelling with us to a sacred location in India for pilgrimage offers a unique experience of a comfortable yatra. You just delve into the divinity of temples, while we manage it all for you.