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Sacred Journeys, Thoughtfully Planned

Seven pilgrimages designed for NRI families. Every one can be tailored to your dates, pace, group size and budget.

Looking for more than the pilgrimages listed below? We also create customized pilgrimages based on your wishes and plans.

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Customized Pilgrimages

Combine destinations and plan your yathra around your own dates and wishes.

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Special Pujas, Homams & Rituals

Arranged for you, including rituals for Pithru (ancestors).

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Group Travel

Special discounted rates for spiritual groups, associations and communities.

Temples, Ghats & Holy Cities

Comfortably paced journeys across India's most revered pilgrimage sites, ideal for families and senior travelers.

Varanasi

Kashi — the eternal city of Lord Shiva

Experience the spiritual heart of India on the banks of the Ganga. Seek darshan at Kashi Vishwanath, witness the evening Ganga Aarti, and drift past the ancient ghats at sunrise.

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple darshan
  • Saptarishi Aarti and special darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
  • Sunrise boat ride along the ghats
  • Kaal Bhairav Temple
  • Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon

Ayodhya

The sacred birthplace of Lord Rama

Walk the land of Lord Rama. Offer prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, visit Hanuman Garhi, and join the aarti on the banks of the Saryu.

  • Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir darshan
  • Hanuman Garhi
  • Kanak Bhawan
  • Saryu Aarti at Ram ki Paidi
  • Easily combined with Varanasi

Gaya & Bodh Gaya

Ancestral rites and the seat of enlightenment

Perform Pind Daan for your ancestors at the Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, guided by experienced priests, then visit Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment.

  • Pind Daan with arranged priests
  • Vishnupad Temple and Phalgu River
  • Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree
  • Great Buddha Statue
  • All ritual materials arranged in advance

South India Spiritual Tour

Tirupati · Madurai · Rameswaram · Kanyakumari · Thiruvananthapuram

A grand temple circuit across South India, visiting some of the country's most revered shrines and architectural wonders.

  • Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram
  • Sunrise at Kanyakumari and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial
  • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Pancha Bhoota Shiva Temples (Ekambareswarar, Arunachaleswarar, Jambukeswarar, Srikalahasteeswarar, Thillai Natarajar)
  • Arupadai Veedu, the six abodes of Lord Murugan, and more

Sacred Mountains & High Places

Journeys into the Himalaya, with acclimatization and high-altitude support built into every itinerary.

Kailash Parikrama via Lhasa

The most sacred journey of a lifetime

Fly into Lhasa, acclimatize across the Tibetan plateau, bathe in the holy waters of Lake Manasarovar and complete the sacred Kailash Parikrama.

  • Arrival and acclimatization in Lhasa
  • Scenic overland journey across the Tibetan plateau
  • Holy dip and puja at Lake Manasarovar
  • Kailash Parikrama with experienced guides
  • Tibet permits and Chinese visa support
High-altitude safety: High-altitude pilgrimages require meticulous planning and medical preparedness. Your itinerary includes gradual acclimatization, experienced expedition leaders, daily health monitoring, portable oxygen support and emergency evacuation coordination.

Tibet

Monasteries and culture on the roof of the world

Explore Lhasa's sacred sites: the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and centuries-old monasteries alive with chanting monks and butter lamps.

  • Potala Palace
  • Jokhang Temple and Barkhor pilgrim circuit
  • Sera and Drepung Monasteries
  • Gentle pace for acclimatization
  • Permits and visa assistance

Nepal Spiritual Tour

Pashupatinath · Muktinath · Janakpur · Doleshwor

A single journey through Nepal's holiest shrines, from Lord Shiva at Pashupatinath to Muktinath in the Himalayas and Janakpur, the birthplace of Sita Mata.

  • Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
  • Muktinath Temple and its 108 sacred water spouts
  • Janaki Mandir, Janakpur
  • Doleshwor Mahadev, Bhaktapur
  • Pokhara lakeside stay

Don't see exactly what you're looking for?

Combine destinations or design an entirely private yathra for your family or groups. Tell us what matters to you, and we'll plan the rest.