Adventure tourism is a type of niche tourism involving exploration or travel to remote areas, where the traveler should expect

the unexpected. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity as tourists seek unusual holidays, different from the typical beach vacation. Mountaineering expeditions, trekking, bungee jumping, rafting and rock climbing are frequently cited as an examples of adventure tourism.

Hindu Pilgrimage Tour

The underlying tenets of Hinduism cannot be easily defined. There is no unique philosophy that forms the basis of the faith of the majority of India's population. Hinduism is perhaps the only religious tradition that is so diversified in its theoretical premises and practical expressions as to be called a "museum of religions". This religion cannot be traced to a specific founder nor does it have a "holy book" as a basic scriptural guide. The Rig Veda, Upanishads and the Bhagwad Gita can all be described as the sacred text of the Hindus. Unlike most other religions, Hinduism does not advocate the worship of one particular deity. One may worship Shiva or Vishnu or Rama or Krishna or some other gods and goddesses or one may believe in the 'Supreme Spirit' or the 'Indestructible Soul' within each individual and still be called a good Hindu. This gives an indication of the kind of contrasts this religion is marked by. At one end of the scale, it is an exploration of the 'Ultimate Reality'; at the other end there are cults that worship spirits, trees and animals.

Allahabad
According to Hindu mythology, for the 'Prakrishta Yagna', Lord Brahma, the creator - God of the Trinity, chose a piece of land on earth, on which the three rivers - the....More about Allahabad....

Ayodhya
The city of Ayodhya is an important pilgrim place for Hindus in India. It is one of the seven holiest cities of India. Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram ....More about Ayodhya....

Badrinath
An old Indian proverb goes, "There are many sacred spots of pilgrimage in the heavens, earth and the nether world, but there has been none equal to Badri, nor ....More about Badrinath....

Baijnath
One of the most remarkable monuments of the Bias valley is the temple of Baijnath. The village of that name is situated 23 miles east of Nagarkot ....More about Baijnath....

Chidambram
The temple town of Chidambaram, 58 km south of Pondicherry greets the visitors, with a beautiful temple, dedicated to LordNataraja - Lord Shivain the enthralling ....More about Chidambaram....

Chitrakoot
Situated in Banda District of Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of river Paisuni (Mandakini), Chitrakoot Dham is one of the most ancient holy pilgrim places of ....More about Chitrakoot....

Ganpatipule
Ganapatipule, a small village is located on the western coast of Maharashtra.It is known for its serene beach and the 400-year old Swayambhu Ganapati temple...More about Ganpatipule....

Gangotri
Couched in the magnificent Garhwal hills, Gangotri is at an altitude of 3048 meters above sea level. Gangotri is situated in the northernmost part of the ....More about Gangotri....

Gaumukh
The most famous site nearby is the Gaumukh (literal meaning, cow's mouth) glacier, which is at an altitude of 4200 meters above sea level. It is the geographical ....More about Gaumukh....

Haridwar
Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in ....More about Haridwar....

Harihareshwar
One more unexplored jewel in the long Konkan coastline, Shriwardhan bay is simply irresistible to beach lovers. People with a liking for adventure can even ....More about Harihareshwar....

Hatkoti
Some 105 kilometers east of Shimla, in Jubbal Tehsil on the banks of the river Pabar, lays the mysterious valley of stone temples Hatkoti. ....More about Hatkoti....

Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in India and the seat of the Shankaracharya. The temple city of Kanchipuram extends ....More about Kanchipuram....

Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari was once referred to as the "ALEXANDRIA OF THE EAST".This place has been a great centre for art,culture,civilization and pilgrimage for years....More about Kanyakumari....

Kedarnath
One of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath is amongst the premier pilgrimage centres in the country. Situated at and altitude of 3,581 mts. above ....More about Kedarnath....

Konark
The magnificent Sun Temple at Konark is the culmination of Orissan temple architecture, and one of the most stunning monuments of religious architecture in the ....More about Konark....

Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra the holy pilgrimage in which 360 places of pilgrimage related to the Mahabharata can be seen. Kurukshetra has been the germinating ground of the ....More about Kurukshetra....

Madurai
Madurai or the "city of nectar" is the oldest and second largest city of Tamil Nadu. This city is located on Vaigai River and was the capital of Pandyan rulers till the ....More about Madurai....

Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar or better known as Mandhata Omkareshwar is one of the foremost of the 12 Joytirlingas or it is luminous physical self-presentation of Lord ....More about Omkareshwar....

Paithan
The ancient city and pilgrimage center of Paithan is situated on the banks of the Godavari, 56 kms south of Aurangabad. The Marathi poet sant Eknath ....More about Paithan....

Puri
One of the four celebrated religious centers of India, Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannathneeds no introduction. According to tradition Puri was once a thickly wooded hill ....More about Puri....

Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi is located in the south-western part of Andhra Pradesh, Puttaparthi is surrounded by the arid and rocky hills bordering Karnataka. Famous for its ....More about Puttaparthi....

Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram is significant for the Hindus as a pilgrimage to Benaras is incomplete without a Pilgrimage to Rameshwaram. The presiding deity is the Linga Of ....More about Rameshwaram....

Renuka Ji
TheRenuka Lake(660m) is regarded as the embodiment of Renukaji, the wife of the sage Jamadagini and the mother of Parshuram one of the ten Avtars of....More about Renukaji....

Shirdi
Shirdi, hometown and resting place of Shri Sai Baba, who many believe is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Shirdi is visited by millions of devotees every year. As his teaching ....More about Shirdi....

Thanjavur
Thanjavur was the royal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Mahrattas. Thanjavur derives its name from Tanjan-an asura (giant), who according to local legend....More about Thanjavur....

Tirupati
Tirupati, one of the richest temples in the country, is the most venerated Vaishnavite shrine of Lord Venkateswara. It was patronised by the Pallavas, the Cholas.....More about Tirupati....

Vaishno Devi
The Vaishno Devi shrine is nestled in the Trikuta Mountain. It lies 61 km north of Jammu in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. Perched at a height ....More about Vaishno Devi....

Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world and the ultimate pilgrimage for Hindus, who believe that to die in the city is to attain instant salvation. Varanasi ....More about Varanasi....

Yamunotri
The revered shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is situated in the shadow of the 6,315 m High Bandarpunchh mountain. It constitutes ....More about Yamunotri....

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Buddhism originated as an offshoot of Hinduism in India, but eventually it became popular all over Asia. The personality and teachings of Gautam Buddha, the founder of this faith, have illumined the lives of millions of people in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. There are strong lines of similarity between Buddhism and the basic teachings of Hinduism. Buddhism is based on the principle or the law of impermanence. According to this, everything is subject to change, although some things may last longer than others. The other basic principle of Buddhism is the law of causation, according to which nothing occurs due to pure chance. Besides natural forces, it is the karma which leads to the occurrence of all events. The popular notions of the indestructible soul and the cycle of rebirth emerge from these two basic philosophies. Buddha advocated the Middle Path, in which he offered a balanced, harmonious way of life, steering between two extremes of selfindulgence and total abstinence. Buddhism rests upon four Noble Truths: (i) suffering is universal, (ii) it is caused by desire and yearning (iii) suffering can be prevented and overcome and (iv) eradication of desires can lead to removal of suffering. To prevent suffering one has to conquer craving and desire and this conquest leads to the attainment of nirvana or complete enlightenment.

Ajanta Caves
Way back in1819, a party of British army officers on a tiger hunt in the forest of western Deccan, suddenly spotted their prey, on the far ....More about Ajanta Caves....

Bhaja Caves
Bhaja, a famous Buddhist rock cut shrine of 2nd century is situated 6 kms away from Lonavala in Maharastra. You are to climb almost half a km to reach this....More about Bhaja Caves....

Bodhgaya
The life of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, is associated with the small town of Bodhgaya. It is one of the four holiest cities of Buddhist faith. ....More about Bodhgaya....

Dharamshala
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Kapilavastu
110 kms from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Kapilavastu (Piprahwa) on the Gorakhpur Gonda loop-line with Naugarh (35 Kms.) is the nearest railway station ....More about Kapilavastu....

Kaushambi
Kaushambi, 54 kms from Allahabad, was visited by Buddha in the 6th and 9th years after his enlightenment. He delivered several sermons here, elevating it ....More about Kaushambi....

KushiNagar
Kushinagar is situated in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 51 km off Gorakhpur. The place, which is famous for theMahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha ....More about KushiNagar....

Kanheri Caves

Kanheri Caves is situated in the heart of mumbai's national park.These areBuddhist caves or monasteries where monks practiced their austerities around the ....More about Kanheri Caves....

Karla Caves
The principal cave is the largest Chaitya among Buddhist cave in the country, Being 15meters wide and 16 meters high. The most remarkable feature of the cave ....More about Karla Caves....

Ladakh
Unlike most of the rest of India, the predominant religion in Ladakh is Tibetan (Mahayana) Buddhism. This is a form of Buddhism that has also incorporated ....More about Ladakh....

Nalanda
Nalanda is a small village and its surrounding area have numerous associations with the Buddha and his disciples. Sailo 3 kilometres south-west of Nalanda ....More about Nalanda....

Rajgir
It is located in the Indian state of Bihar about 60 km southeast of the capital Patna. Rajgir is famous for rock-cut caves, forts, Buddhist ruins, shell inscriptions, Hindu ....More about Rajgir....

Rewalsar
Located on a mountain spur, an hour's drive from Mandi brings you to this dark jewel like lake. With water, woodland and high hills, it presents ....More about Rewalsar....

Sanchi
Sanchi is not only a religious place but also has an Archaeological significance. Sanchi is a site for the numerous stupaswhich were built on a hill top. The place is related ....More about Sanchi....

Sarnath
Sarnath is located eight km from Varanasi in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous as the place where the Buddha first preached his ....More about Sarnath....

Sravasti
Sravasti is situated in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh around 176 km off Lucknow. It is a part of the Buddhist circuit that encompasses the states of Uttar ....More about Sravasti....

Spiti
Spiti is the sub division of Lahaul & Spiti district with its hqrs. at Kaza. It is called "Little Tibet" because it has almost the same terrain, vegetation & climate . Spiti also ....More about Spiti....

Tabo
Tabo is located at a height of 3050 metres in the magnificently isolated Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh.It was the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape and the founder was the ....More about Tabo....

Tawang
The small town of Tawang is located amidst the eastern Himalayan ranges. It is famous for its 400-year-old monastery ....More about Tawang....

Vaishali
Vaishali is situated in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, around 55 km off Patna, the capital of the state. Vaishali extends from latitude 25 in the North to longitude ....More about Vaishali....

Muslim Pilgrimage Tour

The Arab traders brought Islam to India in the early 8th century, but it was not until the 12th century that it became a force to reckon with in the Indian sub-continent. Unlike Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism which emerged as offshoots of Hinduism, the concept, customs and religious practices of Islam were unique to this faith which professed universal brotherhood and submission to Allah the God Almighty. The Muslim invaders in the 12th century and the Mughal rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries helped in the spread of Islam in India. In its first phase, Islam was aggressive. But the mystics of Islam, or the Sufi saints, helped in spreading the message of peace and universal love. The spirit of brotherhood propounded by Sufi saints and preachers like Kabir and Nanak helped in loosening the rigidity of the caste system. The interaction of the two faiths led to a synthesis of Hindu and Islamic elements in almost every sphere of life and culture. After an initial period of conflict and confrontation, today the two religions have accommodated and enriched each other.

Ajmer Sharif
Way back in1819, a party of British army officers on a tiger hunt in the forest of western Deccan, suddenly spotted their prey, on the far ....More about Ajmer Sharif ....

Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid is the fine architectural extravaganza of the Mughal Emperor. This monument was built between 1644 AD and 1658 AD by....More about Jama Masjid....

Haji Ali
Honoring the Muslim saint Haji Ali this mosque was built in the middle of the sea with only a narrow path leading to it giving it an. ....More about Haji Ali ....

Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is located 37 kms from Agra, a city predominantly in Red Sandstone.This town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar....More about Fatehpur Sikri....

Sikh Pilgrimage Tour

The Sikh religion emerged during the early 16th century in the state of Punjab in North India. The founder of this faith was Guru Nanak, who from his childhood was attracted to both Hindu and Muslim saints. Born a Hindu, but also inspired by the teachings of Islam, he began to preach the message of unity of both religions. According to him, the basic teachings of both faiths were essentially the same. Nanak attracted many followers and came to be known as a Guru or a teacher. His disciples came together to form a new religious tradition called Sikhism. The Gurus who followed Nanak contributed to the consolidation and spread of Sikhism. The teachings of Guru Nanak were incorporated in the 'Guru Granth Sahib', the Holy Book of the Sikhs which became a symbol of God for Sikhs. The fifth Guru, Guru Arjun built the Golden Temple at Amritsar which became the holiest of Sikh shrines. The tenth Guru, Govind Singh imparted military training to the Sikhs to help them defend themselves. Sikhism propounds monotheism, i.e. worship of one God. It also opposes the caste system and believes that all men are equal. However the ideas of karma and rebirth from Hinduism are accepted. Today, many Sikh practices are common to Hindus. Intermarriages between the two communities are also common. However the Sikh community has its own unmistakable identity. Though the Sikhs constitute less than 2 percent of the Indian population, they have become a distinct element in the configuration of the Indian religious tradition and the Indian society.

Anandpur Sahib
From Chandigarh, barely 75 km up the highway towards Dharamsala and Manali, lies Anandpur Sahib, the impressive gurudwara that is one of the holiest Sikh ....More about Anandpur Sahib ....

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Bangla Sahib Gurdwara is situated just a furlong away from the main Connaught Place and has become a centre of pilgrimage for lakhs of people ....More about Gurudwara Bangla Sahib ....

Golden Temple
The Golden Temple is located in the holy city of the Sikhs, Amritsar, once the dense forest home of Guru Nanak. Famous for its full golden dome ....More about Golden Temple ....

Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund ( Lake of gold), is situated nearly 29 kms from Joshimath via Govindghat, is set in one of the famous beauty spots of the central Himalayas and has a....More about Hemkund Sahib ....

Paonta Sahib
Paonta Sahib is situated on the bank of the river Yamuna.This place holds significance as it has been the holy Guru Gobind Singh's abode for over 4 years. It....More about Paonta Sahib ....

Jain Pilgrimage Tour

Jainism as a religious tradition was established in India about the same time as Buddhism. Mahavira, one of the jinas (conquerors) preached the Jain philosophy around the same time that Buddhism began. Like Buddhism, Jainism rose against the corruption in the interpretation of Hinduism prevalent at the time. The underlying philosophy of Jainism is that renunciation of worldly desires and self-conquest leads to perfect wisdom. This faith believes in total abstinence and asceticism as practised by the Jinas and the Tirthankars ("crossing-makers"). The "crossing refers to the passage from the material to the spiritual realm, from bondage to freedom. Followers of this faith accept the popular gods of Hinduism but they are placed lower than the jinas.

The focus of this religion has been purification of the soul by means of right conduct, right faith and right knowledge. This faith also enunciates complete non-violence and the Jain monks can be seen with their nose and mouth covered by a cloth mask to ensure that they do not kill any germs or insects while breathing. Today, Jainism has more than 3 million adherents in India and finds wide acceptance because of its philosophy of sympathy for all living beings.

Kaushambi (Allahabad)
Kaushambi lies on the northern bank of the Uamuna some 60 kms. From Allahabad. Ancient Jain scriptures reveal that there had been 16 Mahajanpadas in ....More about Allahabad ....

Kashi
According to the Jain traditions, Kashi has the honour of being the birth place of four Tirthankars, namely, Suparshav, Chandraprabhu, Shreas and Parshva ....More about Kashi ....

Mathura
Sri Jambu Swami was born in Champa and was the son of a rich man, Seth Rishabhdutt. Even though he was married at the age of 16, he was initiated by ....More about Mathura ....

Pawanagar/Fazilnagar
Pawanagar is famous for being the place where Lord Mahavir attained ' Nirvana'. It is also known as Sathiardiha and described as ' Sathik Deha....More about Pawanagar/Fazilnagar ....

Prabhas Giri
Prabhas Giri is situated on the banks of Yamuna near Kaushambi, at a distance of about 62 kms. From Allahabad, in Manjhanpur tehsil. In the ancient times, it was....More about Prabhas Giri ....

Deogarh
Deogarh, the Fort of the Gods, is situated on the right bank of the Betwa river at the western end of the Lalipur range of hills....

Mahoba Kakandi Kampil

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Shravasti
Shravasti is situated in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh around 176 km off Lucknow.It is one of the main site for Buddhist pilgrimage as well and....More about Shravasti ....

Types of Tourism

Basically, the term WRXULVP is defined as to travel for recreation, leisure or IRUEXVLQHVV purposes. Tourism is a popular global leisure or UHFUHDWLRQDODFWLYLW\ and is taken an effective mean of satisfying one recreational demand. Tourism is a combination of several different recreational activities that accomplish goals like enrichment of knowledge, recovery of health, or restoration of ones productive capacity. Tourism also possesses some other benefits which add to the intellectual, cultural and social development of the individual. The term tourist is used to refer to those people who temporarily and voluntarily change their usual environment for any reason except to involve in activities for financial reward. He who spends less than 24 hours at that place doesnt come under the term tourist, instead he will be considered as a visitor. $FFRUGLQJWR the World Tourist organization, it is essential for the tourism that a person will stay or spend more than 24 hours away from its usual environment. Tourism can be a travel undertaken domestically (within a country) or it can be to any other country. The data of international official tourist agencies state that domestic tourism in the midseventies responsible for 75-80 percent of a worldwide total, i.e. 700-800 million tourists and the figures of international tourists in 2008 were 922 million. Pleasure Tourism: Pleasure tourism is tourism where one travel with the aim of getting pleasure relaxation and/or recreation refreshment. The development in industrialization and urbanization has developed great pleasure seeking opportunities for the modern society.

Health Tourism: With the every passing day, people are becoming more and more health conscious and taking more interest in health improving activities. Health tourism evolved from such concept. To PHHWWKHSHRSOH needs. You have to be careful here not to confuse health tourism with medical tourism. Health tourism is a broader term which involves the resorts or places designed to improve and pamper the body and relax the mind.

Sports Tourism: Sport tourism is a kind of tourism which is related viewing or participating in any sporting event while staying apart from their usual environment. Sport tourism is one the rapid growing travel industry throughout the world and is accountable for $600 billion revenue a year. People visit different places to primarily indulge into some sort of sport activity such as mountaineering, boating, sailing, tracking etc.

Curiosity and Culture Tourism: Being curious about different and new things is in the nature of humans. There are variable reasons behind it such as interest in the art, music, folklore, historical remains and monuments. People often get curious about knowing about foreign lands, culture, places and people. Perhaps the major reason behind this curiosity is education. VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives): Most of the people travel to visit their friends, family members or other relatives far from their usual environment, even abroad and the length of the stay is normally longer than 24 hours. The VFR tourism is not frequent and has low expenditures. Spiritual and Religious Tourism: Religious and Spiritual practices are wide spread in many parts of the world where people travel away from their usual environment to visit the religious places. For instance, India has so many religious places which SLOJULPDJH visit to perform religious rituals. Similarly, Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca once a year, the holy city to perform Hajj. Status and Prestige Tourism: A travel which is undertaken by the people to talk about their recent achievement or status or even about a foreign tour is known as status and prestige tourism. Their aim is to impress their friends and relatives by relating them their experiences. They feel proud by doing so. Educational Tourism: Educational tourism, as the name suggest is a travel for gaining more knowledge or higher educational degrees. Educational tourism can be of various types. It can be

something within a country or visiting abroad. Locally, teachers, organize tour for students to visit different places to gather knowledge about these places or its other important aspects. The students or professionals travel abroad to get higher degrees or to specialize in their subjects or relevant fields. Industrial Tourism: In such tourism, the tours are arranged to attend the conferences or seminars or conventions related to the industry and commerce. These conventions and conferences are organized in major hotels or business complexes to accommodate maximum number of people who WUDYHOIRUEXVLQHVV and commerce. Vocational/Seasonal Tourism: Vocational or seasonal tourism is getting popular these days. Many people across the globe arrange tours to the places with pleasant weather conditions to spend their summers. People WUDYHOWRWKH hilly areas or resorts to get relief from the blazing summer season. Professional or Business Tourism: It is very close to the industrial tourism where the business class travels to different countries or places to attend the meetings, seminars, conferences and conventions. Apart from the large hotels, in many countries, grand conventions complexes with all kind of modern facilities are established to organize such business events. International Tourism: with the development and advancement along with the modern facilities of the air transport, the international tourism has become more of a routine than ever. International tourism involves so many things where people travel for meeting friends, relatives or for business purposes. Association Tour: Association tour is another type of tourism where the tour is arranged by the government for the members of the association. The members are also chosen by the government in this case. *URXS7RXU: *URXSWRXUV are organized by the students, groups of employees in an office or by the workers of an industry. These groups are given special discounts or concessions which can be of great help for WKHORZ income or middle income group.

Relaxation, Rest & Recreation: The purpose of tourism as we have noticed above are numerous and it depends on us that how we utilize the EHQHILWVRI a tour in a best possible way. Apart from business or professional sort of tourisms, the tourism is the name of getting rid of your stress and strain and enjoys the relaxing time which is important for your health and body.