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Hindu Pilgrimage Guide
Best: March–May and September–November for most sites; May–September specifically for Kailash Mansarovar
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Hindu pilgrimage traditions extend across South Asia and beyond, linking sacred geography, ritual calendars, and centuries of continuous worship at sites many Indian travellers hold as lifetime aspirations to visit.
Sites such as Mount Kailash and Pashupatinath hold central importance in Hindu cosmology and Shaiva tradition, drawing pilgrims for both ritual observance and personal spiritual practice.
Dress code: Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is expected at all temple complexes; footwear is removed before entering.
Etiquette: Photography inside inner sanctums is typically restricted. Non-Hindus may be restricted from certain sanctum areas at specific temples — check site-specific rules.
Physical fitness matters for high-altitude sites; a medical check-up is advisable before undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra specifically.
Visa: Requirements vary by destination — Nepal requires no visa for Indian citizens travelling by land, while Tibet Autonomous Region access requires permits arranged through authorised operators.
Currency: Carry a mix of local currency and cards; Nepal accepts small-denomination Indian Rupee notes.
Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, and Muktinath in the Mustang region are among the most visited, along with multi-faith sites like Kataragama in Sri Lanka.
