5 Religious Destinations Near Delhi To Visit For A Spiritual Weekend

Going on a spiritual trip to a land where bells chime like the wind and the air is always filled with the fragrance of incense sticks is a privilege. Religious destinations can help you come closer to yourself while bringing peace to your heart. There are many religious places in India where you can do spiritual activities and feel closer to God.

If you are seeking peace and God, here are some religious places near Delhi where you can visit with family and friends.

Haridwar-Rishikesh-Neelkanth

One of the closest places to Delhi NCR and famous for its religious vibe, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Neelkanth are where Lord Shiva is highly worshipped. Rishikesh is also considered to be the base of Char Dham (Abode Of Shiva). You can visit all these three places together. There are plenty of temples in Haridwar, and Rishikesh to visit.

Distance From Delhi: 222 km, 239 km, 267 km

Kedarnath

One of the Char Dhams, Kedarnath is considered to be of greater significance in the Hindu Dharma. Situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, the temple has one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. After reaching Gaurikund, pilgrims need to trek for 16 km to reach the temple.

Distance From Delhi: 296 km

Mukteshwar

A rather popular hill station, Mukteshwar is a holy place in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand where Mahadev is worshipped. This place falls in the Nainital district. Here you can visit the famous Mukteshwar Temple and enjoy the winterline in winter.

Distance From Delhi: 334 km

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Ajmer-Pushkar

Lying in Rajasthan, Ajmer and Pushkar are two religious places near one another. Ajmer is famous for its dargah Ajmer Sharif while Pushkar is a city with over 400 temples and a dessert nearby. Apart from the spiritual angle, you can also visit the ancient fort built by Akbar in Ajmer.

Distance From Delhi: 447 km, 456 km

Mathura-Vrindavan

The closest religious destination to Delhi NCR is the land of baby Krishna, Mathura-Vrindavan. From Lord Krishna’s birthplace Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple to the world’s oldest ISKCON temple, you will find it all in these two cities. You must also visit the famous Banke Bihari Temple and Prem Mandir in Vrindavan.

Distance From Delhi: 162 km, 160 km

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