India is a religious place rich in values and culture. Many pilgrim sites, however, are positioned on the tops of hills, making it impossible for travellers to access these areas.
People in India like visiting prominent pilgrimage sites, especially during the springtime when the weather is pleasant.
People have the option of taking palki or mules to the shrine, but many prefer to walk as much as possible. It is, however, a difficult ride for the elderly. As a result, numerous pilgrimage locations have provided an intriguing option of a Helicopter trip to have safe and quick access to God.
The most popular pilgrim locations accessible by helicopter are listed below: –
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Vaishno Devi Temple
The sheer expression of “Jai Mata Di” connects all Hindus, whether from the South or the East. As a result, despite its difficult accessibility, the Vaishno Devi Temple attracts a large number of tourists each year. This immensely famous Hindu temple is located 42 kilometres from Jammu and 12 kilometres from Katra. It stands at a height of around 1,585 metres. Pindis, an avatar of Goddess Durga, is celebrated in this cave shrine as Vaishno Devi. The walk to the tunnel begins at Katra and lasts approximately 15 kilometres. Worshippers must travel on foot to the temple, and this is how the wishes of the committed souls are granted. Helicopter rides are now offered at Vaishno Devi.
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Kedarnath
The Kedarnath Temple is also a popular pilgrimage destination in the country. Yearly, millions of visitors pay a visit, which is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is also thought to be one of India’s most difficult religious journeys. But now there are several government and commercial helicopter operations accessible in Uttrakhand, getting to the temple has gotten a little easier and more comfortable. Bookings are now available, and one may even reserve these helicopter trips in advance to attend Kedarnath.
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Gangotri Temple
Gangotri Temple, located at 3,100 metres above sea level in the Himalayan foothills, is a prominent religious site in India that fulfils the Chota Char Dham tourism circuit. The temple is devoted to Goddess Ganga and completes the Uttarakhand Chardham tourism circuit, along with Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. It is nestled in the Uttarkashi region of the state of Uttarakhand. The Gangotri temple is said to be the tallest shrine of Goddess Ganga in the country. This monastery, built-in spotless white in the lap of the beautiful Himalaya, emanates a peaceful air to calm the tired soul.
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Badrinath Temple
The Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Goddess Vishnu, is a sacred religious monument in Uttrakhand’s Badrinath Town. At a height of 3,133 metres, the temple is on the bank of the Alaknanda River. It is one of the four pillars of India’s Chardham Yatra religious route and is an essential facet of Uttarakhand’s Chota Chardham Yatra. Vishnu, in the form of Badrinarayan, is consecrated here, as is a 1m tall black stone monument (Shaligram).
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Tungnath Temple
Tungnath Shiva Temple is the tallest Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord and is located in the Tungnath mountainous region in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district. This monument, located at an altitude of roughly 3680m above mean sea level, is the pinnacle of the Panch Kedar tourism circuit and is said to have been erected some 1000 years ago. The temple is built on a hill that separates the Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers. The major draw of this historic location is the Chopta Chandrashila trek, which goes through the temples and is one of India’s most intriguing adventurous vacation spots.
Every Indian, every traveller, and every tourist visiting India must explore these tough pilgrimages and have a deeper understanding of them. And I’m sure there are hundreds of similar temples in India that put worshippers’ mental and physical strength to the test. However, try to put yourself in your shoes and visit these sites at least once to experience the holy atmosphere.
