Plan your vacations in India, the birthplace of the concept of Yoga and Meditation, to rejuvenate your mind body and soul. India is a land of inherent spirituality and people have been known to travel to India to find solace in its ancient wisdom since time immemorial. Developed by the ancient sage Patanjali in his search for the ultimate unification of the mind, body and spirit with the divine being, or God, Yoga and Meditation are a combination of a series of exercises and mind focusing techniques. They are believed to be the means of achieving 'enlightenment' and 'nirvana.' The verdant valleys and pristine Himalayas of India are the perfect environs for furthering your quest for spirituality.
And while you are on vacation in India, take the opportunity to visit some of the most popular Yoga and Meditation tourist destinations in India - picturesque and peaceful Kerala, the spiritual land of Buddha - Bihar, the pilgrim center of Rishikesh or the quiet and serene town of Dharamshala on the shores of the holy Ganga.
Kerala
Kerela vacation is packed with the beautiful backwaters tours, culture and heritage tours, and of course, Ayurvedic Healing Centers and practice of alternate therapies. It offers vacationers a wide range of therapeutic Ayurvedic and herbal oil massages from experienced professionals. These massages and naturopathic regimes leave you feeling truly refreshed and energized. A stay at Kareeleyam for a magical Sanjeevanam massage is an extremely popular and rejuvenating tourist preference. In fact, it would be very correct to say that vacations in Kerala is incomplete without opting for a stint at an Ayurvedic Resort.
Uttaranchal
Tours in the northern part of India, on the other hand, involves visiting some of the most holy Indian pilgrimage sites like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Badrinath, Kedarnath, etc. Rishikesh is widely considered the Yoga capital of India. Tourists and travelers attend the International Yoga Week that is organized here, in hordes every year. Numerous travelers searching quietude and inner peace also stop to practice Yoga and meditation in this serene town nestled in the lap of the Himalayas.
Bihar
Another favorite tourist destination for those seeking a cultural heritage tour combined with Yogic instruction is the state of Bihar. Bihar was the home state of Lord Gautam Buddha, and numerous places associated with different stages of his life, such as Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Gaya, Nalanda, etc. are located here. The renowned Bihar School of Yoga at Munger in Bihar offers meditation and yoga sessions for tourists.
Other Destinations
The Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort set amid
50 acres of lush greenery in Chennai, the monastries of Dharamshala
and the idyllic Ananda Spa in the foothills of the Himalayas are
some of the other popular tourist destinations that have a tradition
of Yoga, Meditation and spirituality attached to them.
