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

What is Hinduism

What is Hinduism

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Nalanda

Buddhist Circuit Train

The Railway Ministry has once again flagged off The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, and we are all for it. This special operation, which was shut down for the last couple of years, has seen a growing demand for return, and…

Vrindavan Dham

Unknown Facts About Vrindavan Dham

Vrindavan Dham is situated in Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh a state of India, it is such a religious and holy place of the Hindu religion where Lord Shri Krishna spent most of his childhood days here, whose city is…

Chidambaram Nataraja Temple

Places to Visit in Chidambaram

Chidambaram resides as an industrial hub in the eastern region of Tamil Nadu, India. Chidambaram is one of the major significant tourist centers in Tamil Nadu and its tourism highlights the gorgeous temples in the city. Chidambaram is a well-liked…

Ellora Jain Caves

12 Famous Jain Temples in India

India is a land that is steeped in ancient traditions. This is a country that has seen the birth and growth of many religions that are now spread around the world. And one religion that is still flourishing within the…

Panch Jyotirlinga Temples Yatra in Maharashtra

Panch Jyotirlinga Temples in Maharashtra

Followers of Hinduism need no introduction to the significance of the Jyotirlingas. They are well aware of their importance and hold them in the highest esteem. These 12 shrines (i.e., the twelve Jyotirlingas) are scattered across India, embodying the radiant…

Best Time To Visit Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

Best Time To Visit Meenakshi Temple

The Meenakshi Amman Temple, nestled in the heart of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, stands as a testament to centuries of devotion, architectural brilliance, and cultural heritage. As one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in South India, timing your visit to…

Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar

Maya Devi Temple in Haridwar

Maya Devi temple is a most renowned temple and sacrosanct tourist destination goal in Haridwar and accepted to work amid eleventh century. The sacred city was known as Mayapuri during old period. The temple is devoted to the goddess Maya…

Meenakshi Temple Rituals

Meenakshi Temple Timings and Rituals

Meenakshi Amman is a historic temple in Tamil Nadu dedicated to Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva) and Goddess Meenakshi. It is situated on the Vaigai River’s southern bank and is considered to be a prime pilgrimage site for devotees of Parvati and Shiv.…

Meenakshi Temple History

History of Meenakshi Temple

The Meenakshi Temple, situated in the heart of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is not just a place of worship but a testament to the rich cultural heritage and architectural brilliance of India. This sacred site attracts millions of devotees and tourists…