Pilgrimage In The Himalayas

For the rest of the world, the Himalayas enclose some of the highest peaks of the world and are final adventure sports destination. For the tourists these pretty scenic mountains have the most exotic holiday resorts found on earth, but for the pilgrims, the Himalayas pilgrimage tour covers the most sacred and revered mountain ranges on earth. These holy mountains are considered the abode of Lord ever since the ancient times.

A large number of holy places and temples among the Himalayas is a proof of why it is called land of Gods and Goddesses. The pilgrimage in the Himalayas covers a number of holy places, shrines and historical temples, visited by a huge number of devotees every year. Home for Hindu's most important spiritual centers, the Himalayan pilgrimage offers a place for a holy person, according to his faith and religion. Lots of legends are related with the Himalayas in the Hindu mythology. Whether it is the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir or the beautiful Himachal Pradesh or even the youngest states of India, Uttarakhand, the Himalayas pilgrimage tour allows the pilgrims to experience the tranquility and stillness of the Himalayas.

Some of the most sacred sites on pilgrimage to the Himalayas are Kailash Mansarovar, the Holy Mountain in Tibet, the Char Dhams Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. The beautiful Monasteries, built on steep slopes, are an important part of social life and religious practices in the Himalayan pilgrimage. Remote Himalayan temples and shrines in different places in the Himalayas showcase diverse styles of temple architecture.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the holiest places of Hindu for the pilgrimage in the Himalayas. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the best time to visit is from June to September. Char Dham Yatra comprises of four Hindu holy places located in the Uttarakhand, attracting a large number of tourists every year from far away places for pilgrimage in Himalayas. Badrinath is considered holiest temple among all the four pilgrimage places. Kedarnath shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva, remains open for pilgrimage in the Himalayas in the months from May to October. Gangotri, the place for the origin of sacred river Ganga, is another important destination for the pilgrims. Vaishno Devi Shrine, placed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi. It is a must stop in the Himalayas pilgrimage tour.