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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Trimbakeshwar Temple Timings and Rituals

Trimbakeshwar Temple Timings and Rituals

Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the holiest and most revered temples in India, is situated in the town of Trimbak in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is not only a place of worship but also…

History of Jagannath Temple

History of Jagannath Temple

Jagannath Puri, one of the most significant  Hindu Pilgrimages, is a grand temple situated in the state of Odisha in India. This highly revered site is dedicated to Lord Krishna, along with his siblings, Lord Balarama and Goddess Subhadra. All…

How to Reach Jagannath Temple, Puri

How to Reach Jagannath Temple, Puri

The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is not only one of India’s most sacred Hindu temples but also a prominent pilgrimage site. Located on the eastern coast of India, Puri is renowned for its cultural heritage, stunning beaches, and, of…

Best Time to Visit Jagannath Temple

Best Time to Visit Jagannath Temple

The Jagannath temple is one of the holy Char Dham sites situated in Puri, Odisha. It is considered to be very auspicious to visit this temple. Apart from the main shrine within the complex, this religious site houses many minor…

Jagannath Temple Timings and Rituals

Jagannath Temple Timings and Rituals

The Jagannath Temple in Puri represents a Hindu religious establishment which preserves multiple holy traditions and religious practices from past centuries. The temple is reckoned for several religious rituals known as ‘Nitis’ which occur daily in an organized manner throughout…

Traditional Dress of Bhotia Tribes of Uttarakhand

Traditional Dress of Bhotia Tribes of Uttarakhand

The evolution of traditional costumes and textiles within the Bhotia tribe of Uttarakhand is a dynamic process influenced by a variety of social factors. These factors impact the preferences, needs, and cultural perspectives of the people, leading to the continuous…

Best Time to Visit Chardham Yatra

Best Time to Visit Chardham

People who visit Chardhams and get the divine darshan of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath Dhams are indeed very fortunate in this lifetime as the pilgrimage journey of Chardham is the most sacred journey for Hindu devotees. The Char Dham…

Chardham Yatra Route Map

Chardham Yatra Route Map 2026

Planning your Chardham Yatra in 2026 and need the exact road route, distances between each dham, and a clear sequence of how to travel? This is the only guide you need. The Chardham Yatra route map covers four sacred shrines…

How to Reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple

How to Reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also hailed to be one of the most important and popular Hindu temples in India. It is situated in the holy city…

Varanasi Travel Tips

Varanasi Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, stands as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Nestled on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is a city…