Delhi Tourism

Golden temple
The Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism. In its architecture are included, symbols associated with other places of worship. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds.

Kedarnath
The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. At an altitude of 3,581 mt it is a 14 km trek from Gaurikund.Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. Shiva is considered the embodiment of all passions – love, hatred, fear death and mysticism which are expressed through his various forms.

Dwarka
Dwarka is situated 145kms distance form Jamnagar. The five-storey temple is supported on 60 columns and is crowned by a soaring elaborately carved spire. Dwarka is the holy place known for Lord Krishna. This is one of the place where Lord Krishna had ruled after defeating Kansa. Although, every time it is very crowded, but the JANMASTMI (Time of Krishna’s birth) festival is fabulous. There are lots of functions and fairs are organised in this occasion. State Transport buses are connected from all the major places of Gujarat. Around Dwrka there are few other places like Okha and Nageshwar Mahadev and the Gopi Talav Tirth. Okha is a ferry ride from Dwaraka to the island of Bet. The Nageshwar Mahadev and the Gopi Talav Tirth are two other sites of religious significance near Dwaraka. Nageshwar and Gopi Talav are 17 kms is 23 kms respectively from here. The five-storey temple is supported on 60 columns and is crowned by a soaring elaborately carved spire.

Badrinath
Badrinath is one of the ‘Four Dhams’ of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters above sea level, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges knows as NAR & NARAYAN with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid back - drop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name “Badri Van”, meaning “forest of berries”. Facing the temple at the bank of Alaknanda river there is a hot water spring known as “TAPT KUND”. A bath in this spring is refreshing to all travelers. And for women a separate tank is available. The temple opens every year in the month of May and closes for winters in the third week of November. The places to be visited around it are Charan Paduka (2 kms.), Mana village (4 kms.) Vyas Gufa, Shesh Netra Tal and Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul (4 kms.), Mata Moorty, Vasudhara Falls (8 kms.).

Gaya
The ancient town of Gaya, located 100 kms south of Patna, is of great significance to Hindus and Budhhists. It is on the bank of Phalgu river. Here Lord Budhha preached the essence of life and Lord Vishnu preached the reality of death. It is believed that this place has been blessed by Lord Vishnu with purificatory powers to the "Atma".

Haridwar
Haridwar or Hardwar has been given many names in the prehistoric times. Haridwar has a literal meaning that is the " gateway to the abode of Gods ". Lush green forests and small ponds adorns the scenic beauty of this holy land. In mythology Hardwar is known as Kapilsthaan, and its
other names are Gangadwar, Tapovan, Mayapuri. It is said that gods left their footprints on the land of Haridwar. Metaphorically they also left an indelible mark on the spiritual ethos of every hindu more so, the devout, who would later follow their holy paths all across this blessed land.

Rishikesh
Rishikesh is just 24 Kms from Haridwar. Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, this place is considered to be the access point of three other pilgrim places of Badrinath - Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri the four great places which combine to make Chardham . Rishikesh is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it.

Varanasi
VARANASI Varanasi also known as Benaras is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India.Situated on the banks of sacred river Ganges, Varanasi has been a centre of learning and civilisation for over 2000 years.Besides being a pilgrimage centre,it is considered as an auspicious place to die, ensuring an instant route to Heaven Apart from Hinduism it is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists as it was at Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi), Lord Buddha gave his Ist sermon after enlightment. It is the only city in Asia with three Universities.

Anandpur Sahib
Anandpur Sahib—the holy City of Bliss—is one of the most important sacred places of the Sikhs and is closely linked with their religious traditions and history. It is located on the lower spurs of the Himalayas surrounded by picturesque natural scenery, with the river Satluj forming a shimmering
and shiny blue border on the south west barely four miles away. So far as the historical significance of Anandpur Sahib is concerned, it is second only to Amritsar, the city of Golden Temple. Anandpur Sahib was founded in the year 1664 by the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji, near the ruins of an ancient place, Makhowal. The Guru purchased the site from the ruler of Bilaspur.


Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund is the World`s highest shrine, situated at an altitude of 4,329 m. Located on the bank of a glacier lake surrounded by several towering pinnacles of snow, Hemkund Sahib is reflected in its clear water. It is believed that Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith had mediated on the bank of this lake. Seven peaks - known as the Sapt Sring- surround the shrine, looming over lush green pastures. The lake's rocky shores are covered with snow through most of the year, making Hemkund Sahib inaccessible through the winter months. In the summer months when the snows melts, the almost mythical yellow-green flower known as the Brahma Kamal, the `Lotus of the Gods', blooms amidst the rocks. It's a place of a rather wild and untamed beauty- and one of Sikhism's most important shrines.

Khajuraho
Built around 1000 A.D., the temples of Khajuraho (Kha-ju-ra-ho) are India's immortal gift of sensual love to the world. Their divine sculptures are a tribute to life itself, embodying its colorful, joyous, and yet sublime essence. Their playful murals portray diverse erotic possibilities and celebrate the essential sensuality of human nature Randing from the majesty of Lord Shiva's lingum (phallus) to the postural enticements of the apsaraas (heavenly maidens), the art of these temples is a tingling paradise for the senses of psyche and soma alike.