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.

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History of Shri Ram Mandir

History of Shri Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

The history of Ram Mandir Ayodhya is one of the most extraordinary stories in Indian history — spanning ancient mythology, centuries of cultural conflict, decades of legal battles, and finally culminating in the consecration of the temple on 22 January…

How to Reach Ram Mandir Ayodhya

How to Reach Shri Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

Ram Mandir Ayodhya is now accessible by all four modes of transport. Ayodhya has its own airport — Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) — with current direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. Ayodhya Dham Junction (AYDH) is…

Interesting & Unknown Facts about Shri Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

Interesting & Unknown Facts about Shri Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

Behind the pale pink-gold silhouette that now defines Ayodhya’s skyline lies one of the most remarkable religious construction projects of the 21st century. These verified facts about Ram Mandir Ayodhya go beyond the headlines — covering the architectural genius, spiritual…

Kamakhya Temple Rituals

Kamakhya Temple: Timings and Rituals

The Kamakhya Temple, located atop the Nilachal Hill in the western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India, is one of the most revered and mystical pilgrimage sites in the country. Dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya, a manifestation of the…

Guide to Visiting the Mahabodhi Temple

A Comprehensive Guide to Visiting the Mahabodhi Temple

The Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, India, stands as a symbol of enlightenment and is one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites globally. Steeped in history and spirituality, this UNESCO World Heritage site attracts millions of visitors each…

How to Reach Mahabodhi Temple

How to Reach Mahabodhi Temple

Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred pilgrimage destination for Buddhists around the world. This guide provides detailed information on how to reach Mahabodhi Temple using various modes of transportation,…

Best Time to Visit Mahabodhi Temple

Best Time to Visit Mahabodhi Temple

Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. It is the place where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment under…

History of Mahabodhi Temple

History of Mahabodhi Temple

The Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, is one of the most significant and sacred sites in Buddhism. It stands at the spot where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.…

Rituals at Mahabodhi Mahavihara

Mahabodhi Temple Timings and Rituals

The Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, is one of the most revered and significant pilgrimage sites for Buddhists around the world. This ancient temple is closely associated with the enlightenment of Lord Buddha and stands as a…

How to Reach Ellora Caves

How to Reach Ellora Caves

Ellora Caves in Maharashtra are famous for their old rock cut architecture and religious importance. They are UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many ways to reach Ellora Caves like by flight, train bus or taxi. This guide will help…