Top 5 places for Soul Searching
Top 5 Places to go Soul Searching in India.
1. Pushkar, Rajasthan:
Rajasthan is one of the best states in India for some solitude. Its mainly because of the fact that the small towns and villages in this state contain so much of cultural and religious history trapped in their beautiful temples,forts and palaces that you bound to find something new about yourself while wandering along.
In these is one beautiful city, Pushkar. It is a small and peaceful town built around a lake, called as 'Pushkar' in the Sanskrit language. It has the essence of spirituality in every temple and ghat here.
The Pushkar lake is said to be formed by the tears of the mighty, Lord Shiva. You can enjoy a sacred bath in the lake and certainly do some soul seaching in the innumerable temples of this place.
One can visit the place in the month of November to be able to witness the Camel Festival.
2. Rishikesh, Uttrakhand:
It is one of the top destinations in the world for people looking for spiritual enlightenment. In this place, you will find various ashrams offering yoga and meditation classes. You can also find the perfect environment needed for spiritual awakening.
It is thronged by foreigners who seek a new perspective towards life.
Apart from being a holy destination for Hindus and a yoga capital for foreigners, Rishikesh also has a lot of other things to offer like white water rafting in the Ganges, trekking and kayaking.
3. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh:
Also known as Benaras or Kashi, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. Varanasi has been an ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus since ancient times and they believe it to be abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Pilgrims flock to Ghats of Ganges in Varanasi with the belief that sacred waters of the river will cleanse away sins of current life with its purifying waters.
An event not to be missed in Varanasi is evening ‘aarti ceremony’, when priests line the Ganges on its various Ghats to perform the prayer with their oil lamps. It is said that one attains moksha if you die in Varanasi. Whether it is moksha you are seeking or search for something that you are not aware as of yet, Varanasi is surely a place to experience, to come and see the oldest living city in the world, that must be something right!
4. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh:
If your idea of self-discovery centers on peaceful meditation, there is no better place than
Dharamsala. This is the hometown of the Dalai Lama himself, and you can have chance to become one with yourself under the guidance of the master himself. In this serene location with its lush green forests and majestic lakes, you will definitely find what you’re looking for.
Dharamsala also offers a great chance to experience not only Indian, but Tibetan culture as well. Backpack through this exotic location and indulge in some meaningful conversations with the locals and learn about their way of life to gain perspective on your own life. There is definitely no better way to enrich your life than through some nature, meditation, and cultural nourishment.
This scenic location in Himachal is a great place to not only find some peace and quiet but also to have some adventure. You can enjoy some trekking and rock climbing on the lovely peaks.
5. Bodh Gaya, Bihar:
Bodh Gaya has many monasteries and few institutes that run courses and meditation programs all through the year. Many of these provide accommodation facilities as well, which are very decent and a good option for this purpose.
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