Pilgrimage around Delhi

Amritsar: 
Amritsar, which means "Pool of Nectar" is a holiest city of Sikh community, located in the state of Punjab bordering Pakistan. The 450-year-old Golden Temple, or Harmander Sahib, is the spiritual heart of the Sikh religion and one of the most easily recognizable monuments in India is located here. Other attractions in Amritsar includes - Wagah Border, Ram Bagh, Khair-ud-Din Masjid, Jallianwala Bagh, Hathi Gate Temple etc. October to March is presents the best weather in Amritsar.

Varanasi: 
Varanasi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India attracting millions of pilgrims every year. It is located 810 km from Delhi and 290 km from Lucknow along the Ganga in eastern Uttar Pradesh. October to March is the most pleasant time of year to visit Varanasi.

Rishikesh:
Rishikesh meaning ‘lord of the senses’ is a holy city for the Hindus and is generally the starting point for pilgrims doing a pilgrimage of the Char Dham. It is located in the Dehradun district of Uttaranchal. It is center for the study of Hindu philosophy, ayurvedic medicine and yoga. October to April is the best time to visit Rishikesh.

Paonta Sahib:
 Paonta Sahib is a beautiful hill resort and a religious destination located on the banks of the Yamuna River in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is now an important pilgrimage destination for Sikhs and Hindus. March to November is the best time to visit Paonta Sahib.

Nathdwara:
Nathdwara, meaning the "Gate of God", is one of the popular pilgrim centers in India. Nathdwara is situated on the banks of the River Banas at a distance of about 48 km from Udaipur in Rajasthan. July - November is considered to be the best time Nathdwara.

Haridwar: 
Haridwar means "Dwar of Hari" or "Gateway to God" is one of the seven holiest places to visit for devout Hindu making a pilgrimage. It is located about 200 km from Delhi. Haridwar is also the gateway for people making the Char Dham pilgrimage.

Garhmukteshwar: 
Garhmukteshwar, earlier called "Gan-Mukteshwar" is a holy city located on the banks of the Ganga, 70 km from Ghaziabad and 130 km from Delhi. October to March is considered to be the best time to visit. Many devotees come to Garhmukteshwar to take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganga.

Anandpur Sahib:
 Anandpur Sahib is the second holy and sacred city for the Sikhs located in Rupnagar district of Punjab. The city was founded by Guru Teg Bahadur having about 40 Gurudwaras within the city. September to March is the best time to visit Anandpur Sahib.

Vaishno Devi: 
Vaishno Devi Mandir located in the hill of Vaishno Devi in Udhampur district, about 12 kms from Katra in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the second most visited religious shrine in India, the first being Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Million of pilgrims visit the temple every year.

Vrindavan:
Vrindavan or Brindavan is a famous piligrim city and is known for its association with Lord Krishna. It is located at about 15 km from Mathura and 135 km south of Delhi on the banks of the river Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. Vrindavan has over 5000 Hindu temples famous for its fragrant grooves and several Krishna temples.

Mathura:
Mathura is a pilgrim city located at a distance of 145 km South East Delhi in Uttar Pradesh. It is also the birth place of Lord Krishna. October to March is the best month to visit Mathura.

Jammu: 
Jammu, founded by Raja Jamboolochan in the 14th century is located on the banks of river Tawi and is the winter capital of state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is also known as the 'city of temples', and is one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations in India. Best time to visit Jammu is October to March.