Date: 16-05-2025 Ghum India Ghum All Images Source: Wikimedia Commons
Pilgrimage isn’t just about the shrine — it’s the trek, trials, and transformation along the way. These 8 Indian journeys test both faith and fitness.
A 14-km uphill trek full of chants, ponies, and spirit. It’s faith in motion — and sneakers — as you climb to the sacred cave of Vaishno Mata.
A 16-km trek to one of India’s holiest Shiva shrines. Chopper rides are easy, but real blessings come on foot through altitude and awe.
Set at 15,200 ft, this Sikh pilgrimage is a sky-high test of endurance — rewarded with views, snow, and soul-warming chai.
Trek icy mountains to reach a sacred cave where a Shiva lingam forms naturally. Cold feet? Guaranteed. But the journey is nothing short of divine.
Barefoot and dressed in black, pilgrims follow a 41-day fast before hiking through forests to reach Lord Ayyappa’s hilltop shrine.
Climb 3,000+ steps to seek blessings from Lord Venkateswara. The ladoo at the top? Pure devotion in edible form.
Climb over 3,000 steps to Jain temples atop Shatrunjaya Hill. No lifts, no shortcuts — just architectural marvels and spiritual elevation.
A drive through scenic (and slippery) Himalayan roads leads to this sacred Vishnu temple — with hot springs as a heavenly bonus.