Located on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. The city is known for its ghats, which are steps leading down to the river, where people bathe to wash away their sins and perform rituals for their ancestors.
Tirupati
Tirupati is a town in Andhra Pradesh that is home to the Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the most visited and richest pilgrimage sites in the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu, and attracts millions of devotees every year.
Haridwar
Located in the state of Uttarakhand, Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places in Hinduism and an important pilgrimage site. The city is situated on the banks of the river Ganges, and people come here to take a dip in the river and attend the famous Kumbh Mela, a mass pilgrimage that takes place every 12 years.
Golden Temple
The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh temple located in Amritsar, Punjab. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and the holy tank that surrounds it. It is a major pilgrimage site for Sikhs and people of other faiths who come here to seek spiritual solace and partake in the community kitchen, where free meals are served to all visitors.
Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is a small town in the state of Bihar that is considered the holiest site for Buddhists. It is here that the Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree, and the town is home to the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and several other monasteries and temples. Pilgrims from all over the world come here to meditate and seek spiritual enlightenment.