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

Bhutanatha Temple, Badami

Popular Hindu Temples in South India

India is a culturally diverse country. From the mountains in the North to the Ghats in the West and East, every place is unique. But while we may be separated by our languages, traditions, customs, and more, our faith is…

Amarnath Yatra Registration

Shri Amarnath Yatra Registration – 2026

Shri Amarnath Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimage tours in India for Hindu devotees. Amarnath Gufa lies at the end of Lidder Valley at an elevation of 3,888m. It is a beautiful abode of lord Shiva. The Jyotirlinga…

kedarnath yatra registration

Kedarnath Yatra Registration for 2026

The Char Dham Yatra, which includes Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, captivates pilgrims yearning to reach their center of peace. A visit to  Kedarnath Dham needs accurate planning, and this starts with the registration for Yatra, obligatory for all. Located…

chardham yatra registration

CharDham Yatra Registration 2026

The most revered Char Dham Yatra registration has been officially started. The Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage to the sacred shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand. Now, both tourists and pilgrims can easily register…

5 Kosi Parikrama, Ayodhya

5 Kosi Parikrama, Ayodhya: Date, Marg & Route Guide

Kosi Parikrama is a sacred pilgrimage that holds immense significance for devotees in Ayodhya, India. This spiritual journey involves circumambulating the Kosi River, a ritual believed to cleanse the soul and bring spiritual enlightenment. In this comprehensive guide, we will…

Gangotri Temple Ritual Timing

Gangotri Temple: Rituals, Timings, and Rates

Gangotri Temple, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Himalayas, is not only a significant pilgrimage site but also a place where ancient rituals, distinct timings, and sacred ceremonies converge to create a spiritual haven for devotees. In this comprehensive…

Yamunotri Temple Rituals and Timings

Yamunotri Temple Timings and Rituals

Yamunotri Temple, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India, is a sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. This revered temple is one of the Char Dham destinations and holds immense religious significance for devotees who embark on a…

Narmada Jayanti

Narmada Jayanti: Celebrating the Sacred Waters

Narmada Jayanti, a revered Hindu festival, holds profound significance as it commemorates the birth of the sacred Narmada River. This celebration, rich in religious and cultural traditions, is observed on the seventh day of the bright half of the Magha…

Ram Navami

Ram Navami, Ayodhya: Dates, Importance

Ram Navami, one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Among the myriad locations where this festival is celebrated, Ayodhya, being the birthplace of Lord Rama, assumes special…

Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya

Must-Visit Places in Ayodhya for Every Traveller

Ayodhya, the sacred city on the banks of the Saryu River in Uttar Pradesh, is one of India’s most visited pilgrimage destinations. Revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama, Ayodhya has always held deep significance in Hindu mythology and the…