mosques) to receive spiritual experience and enlightenment and improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. India is a nation of mysticism and spiritual enlightenment.

Spiritual tour packages yearn to recharge their mental batteries, practice mindfulness, and improve their spiritual well-being because of India’s reputation as a nation of spirituality. Mindfulness has gained popularity as a positive way of dealing with adversities. Spiritual tourism has also started to appeal to young people in the post-pandemic era because it weaves mindfulness and spirituality into the travel fabric.

Travel for spiritual purposes refreshes and renews our sense of wonder and is also organically linked to self-care. It provides a deeper connection to the environment, others, and oneself. The need for happiness in society is stronger than ever, and the desire to investigate the spiritual realm attracts old and young people alike.

For many years, primarily the people of advanced age undertook spiritual journeys. This has changed in the last year and a half, with younger, new-age travellers looking to detach from regular life. Spiritual retreats, which include religious and off-the-beaten-path locations, are perfect for soul and body cleansing.

Young people are more open-minded and liberal; spirituality is a personal and private pursuit for them, so instead of grudgingly trekking to random locations with their parents for religion, they are now opting to embark on these journeys of self-discovery on their terms. With worry and sadness among younger generations on the rise, people are looking for serenity and a sense of belonging, which these sacred locations provide. They, at the very least, provide context.

About Spiritual Holidays

From being the land of yoga and the house of the world's major religions, India is a sanctuary for you if you seek to find yourself, seek relief from the increasingly busy world, or explore the spiritual world a little more.

The spiritual tourism circuit here will take you to several prominent ashrams in India, teach you about yoga and meditation, help you take meditation courses, and take you on a tour around some of India's most beautiful spiritual sites.

India offers a lot of destinations when it comes to spiritual tourism. 

• South Indian temples:

South Indian temples have rich histories and the ability to awaken you to the presence of ancient religious teachings and supernatural powers. The South Indian temple tours offered by various travel agencies combine the treasures of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu into one unforgettable, holy experience.

• North Indian temples

Badrinath, located in the Himalayan range, is known for the Badrinarayan Temple and is considered one of India's four "dhams" or pilgrimage sites. Kedarnath, a shelter for Lord Shiva followers with a breathtaking mountain view, is regarded as one of the world's holiest destinations. A trip to Kedarnath and Badrinath is necessary to experience India's spiritual serenity at its best.

• Buddhist pagodas

India is the birthplace of Buddhism, the world's fourth-largest religion. In northern and central India, many pilgrimage places, stupas, and monasteries bear witness to its heritage. Visits to areas significant in Gautam Buddha's life, such as his birthplace, places of his enlightenment, teaching, and attaining Nirvana, are thought to bring merit and re-birth. Thus, including the Buddhist Circuit in your search for enlightenment is necessary.

 

• Temples in central India

Varanasi, one of the world's holiest towns, is the seat and face of ancient Indian spirituality. Varanasi’s excursions, which are set on the ghats of the river Ganga, will take you through Buddhist landmarks, boat rides, and the calming reverberations of Sanskrit mantras.

Most Popular Spiritual Journey Tour Packages

 

Spiritual Journey Tour Packages	No. of Days	Price*
Shri Amarnath Yatra	3 Nights/ 4 Days	Rs. 30 990.00
Char Dham Yatra Group Tour	10 Nights/ 11 Days	Rs. 58 990.00
Char Dham Yatra By Helicopter	5 Nights/ 6 Days	Rs. 1 94 990.00
Maa Vaishnodevi Darshan (By Helicopter)	2 Nights/ 3 days	Rs. 20 585.00
Adi Kailash Yatra	7 Nights/ 8 days	Rs. 51 000.00

Main destinations: The following are the most popular spiritual journey tour destinations in India:

Northern India	Southern India	Western India	Eastern and Northeastern India
Mata Vaishno Devi - Jammu & Kashmir	Madurai - Tamil Nadu	Shirdi - Maharashtra	Tawang - Arunachal Pradesh
Amarnath - Jammu & Kashmir	Tirupati - Andhra Pradesh	Pushkar - Rajasthan	Puri - Odisha
Haridwar - Uttarakhand	Guruvayur - Kerala	Gandhinagar - Gujarat	Bhubaneshwar - Odisha
Bodh Gaya - Bihar	Sabarimala - Kerala	Bhimashankar - Maharashtra	Mayapur - West Bengal
Gangotri/Yamunotri - Uttarakhand	Kanchipuram - Tamil Nadu	Dwarka - Gujarat	Konark - Odisha
Amritsar - Punjab	Puttaparthi - Andhra Pradesh	Harihareshwar - Maharashtra	Hajo - Assam
Dharamshala - Himachal Pradesh	Dharmasthala - Karnataka	Nathdwara - Rajasthan	Sagardwip - West Bengal
Rishikesh - Uttarakhand	Rameshwaram - Tamil Nadu	Pandharpur - Maharashtra	Gangtok - Sikkim
Sarnath - Uttar Pradesh	Auroville - Puducherry	Somnath - Gujarat	Goalpara - Assam
Varanasi - Uttar Pradesh	SriSailam - Andhra Pradesh	Aurangabad - Maharashtra	Hailakandi - Assam

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