ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ashish Thapliyal

Senior Tour Manager · Pilgrimage Tour India · 18 Years Experience
🎓 Acharya, BHU Varanasi ✔ Govt Approved Company 📍 Uttarakhand Native 🛕 200+ Tours Managed

Ashish Thapliyal is a Senior Tour Manager at Pilgrimage Tour India and one of India's most experienced pilgrimage travel specialists, with 18 years of dedicated service in sacred tourism.

Ashish holds the title of Acharya from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi with deep grounding in Hindu scripture, ritual traditions, and pilgrimage philosophy.

Over his career at Pilgrimage Tour India, Ashish has personally planned and managed 200+ pilgrimage tours covering Char Dham Yatra, Jyotirlinga circuits, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Puri, Rameshwaram, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

His writing focuses on temple history, Char Dham travel guidance, trekking conditions, health advice, VIP darshan tips, and practical pilgrimage planning.

Plan your pilgrimage with Ashish: WhatsApp +91 8826094899 info@pilgrimagetour.in LinkedIn Profile

Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj

Places to Visit during Prayagraj Kumbh Mela

The Kumbh Mela is one of the most religious Hindu events. In 2025, devotees from different parts of the world will converge at Prayagraj, to partake in the Kumbh Mela. During this sacred event, devotees from different corners of the world take…

Rameswaram Trip: Journeying Through Monsoons and Windmills

I embarked on a scenic coastal road trip to reach the stunning seaside destination of Rameswaram. After traversing the beaches of Varkala, I reached Trivandrum on third day. My Rameswaram trip was lying ahead. So the early morning of the…

Mathura Travel Guide

Mathura is the land of Lord Krishna. The city is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is popular among Hindus for the religious reasons. There are a number of places that one can visit while staying in Mathura.…

Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur

Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur

In Jaipur, Rajasthan, Govind Ji Temple is the most famous and holy place of worship and perhaps the most important one in the history of the Rajasthani kings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Govind Dev Ji, who is one…

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How to Plan Triyuginarayan Temple Wedding

Triyuginarayan is an ancient temple in the Triyuginarayan village in Uttarakhand. This ancient temple was built to honor Lord Vishnu. It is believed to be the site where the god Shiva got married to goddess Parvati and this pious event…

Holi

11 Most Popular Religious Festivals of India

A country whose cultural celebrations emerge from beliefs that form the core of a wide many religions, India truly is a land more secular than the world can imagine. Religious festivals here very often transcend into being uplifting celebrations of…

Mahabalipuram Rathas

BEST Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram

Situated 60 km to the south of Chennai, Mahabalipuram is a significant tourist place of Tamil Nadu and is most famed for its spectacular monolithic structures. Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is abode to several glorious temples that are well-known…

Kumbh Mela, Ujjain

Best Tourist Attractions in Ujjain 2026

Ujjain is one of India’s most sacred pilgrimage cities, located on the banks of River Shipra in Madhya Pradesh. Known in ancient times as Avantikapuri or Avanti, it was the capital of the Avanti kingdom and one of the seven…

Excellent Therapy for Mental Health

The Power of the Spiritual Connection

Prayer is the act of communicating with God, whether to seek His help or express gratitude for various blessings. It serves as a psychologically uplifting practice, offering significant comfort and calming a troubled mind. However, reports suggest that scientists have…

Kainchi Dham Neem Karoli Baba Ashram

Kainchi Dham Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, Uttarakhand

Kainchi Dham, also known as Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, is a spiritual center located in Uttarakhand, the Indian state known as Devbhoomi or Land of Gods. Founded by a greatly revered saint, Baba Neem Karoli, this ashram draws thousands of…