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

Vaishno Devi Yatra Travel Tips

Vaishno Devi Yatra Travel Tips

Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the most famous shrines in Jammu & Kashmir. Located in Trikuta Mountains, the temple of Vaishno Devi is a holy cave where devotees worship Vaishno Devi. It is also the holiest of Shakti Peethas…

History of Chota Char Dham Yatra

History of Char Dham Yatra

There are many holy places to visit in India but the Sacred shrines of Char Dham– Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath in Uttarakhand are the major Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India. Pilgrims once in a lifetime try to visit the…

History of Kashi Vishwanath Temple

History of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Located on the western banks of the holiest river of India- River Ganga, Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India. In its heart lies one of the most popular temples of Lord Shiva- Kashi Vishwanath. Lakhs of devotees come to…

Yamunotri Dham Opening Ceremony

Yamunotri Opening and Closing Dates

The sacred Yamunotri Temple, a significant pilgrimage destination, opens its doors on the auspicious day of ‘Akshaya-Tritya,’ which usually falls during the last week of April or the first week of May. Opening and Closing Dates of Yamunotri Dham 2026…

Gangotri Dham Opening Ceremony

Gangotri Opening & Closing Dates 2026

Located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Gangotri Dham is one of the four Chota Dham sites in India. The temple holds immense significance for Hindu devotees. The Gangotri Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage to the Gangotri temple, is a journey…

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Timings

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Timings

Located in Varanasi, Kashi Vishwanath is one of the most popular temples for Hindu Devotees. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple lies on the western bank of the holy Ganges. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlingas…

Rituals at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Rituals at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, located in the ancient city of Varanasi, is one of the most revered and sacred Hindu temples in India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The temple’s history is…

Kedarnath Dham Opening Ceremony

Kedarnath Opening and Closing Dates

The opening date of the Kedarnath Temple is determined based on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritya and is officially declared during the Maha Shiva Ratri festival. The precise opening date is calculated by the priests at the Omkareshwar Temple…

Gangotri Temple

Gangotri Temple, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Amidst the beauty of the pristine Himalayan mountains, the Gangotri Temple stands as a symbol of purity and natural grandeur. Situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India, it showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garhwal region. In this…

Badrinath Temple

Badrinath Temple

In the heart of the majestic Himalayan mountains lies a sacred abode, a place of immense spiritual significance and natural beauty – the Badrinath Temple. This iconic Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, has a rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and…