Ajay Sengar travel guide

Hey everyone! 🙏 Planning a spiritual trip to Rajasthan? Here are the top best pilgrimage places in Rajasthan you must visit:

Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar) — One of North India's most visited shrines, drawing millions of devotees annually.

Brahma Mandir, Pushkar — Among the world's only temples dedicated to Lord Brahma, over 2,000 years old.

Mehandipur Balaji (Dausa) — A powerful Hanuman temple renowned for spiritual healing.

Karni Mata Temple, Deshnok — The famous "Rat Temple" near Bikaner — truly one-of-a-kind.

Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur — A sacred Krishna temple inside City Palace, built in 1714 AD.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Alwar — An ancient Shiva temple nestled in Sariska Forest.

Traveling from Delhi? Book a tempo traveller in Delhi for a comfortable group pilgrimage — ideal for families covering multiple shrines in one trip. Most of these temples are easily reachable via a well-planned road journey from the capital.

Have you visited any of these? Share below! 👇

The best time to visit Manali depends on your travel purpose and experience preferences. For pleasant weather, clear mountain views, and outdoor adventure activities like paragliding, river rafting, trekking, and sightseeing, March to June is ideal. During this period, Manali offers comfortable temperatures and vibrant natural beauty, making it perfect for families and honeymoon couples.

If you want to enjoy snowfall and winter sports, October to February is the most suitable season. December and January are especially popular as the region turns into a snow-covered paradise, attracting visitors for skiing, snowboarding, and cozy mountain stays.

The monsoon season from July to September brings lush greenery and fewer crowds, but travel can be risky due to heavy rainfall and occasional landslides.

Overall, the best time to visit Manali is March to June for adventure and December to January for snowfall experiences.

Vasudhara Waterfall, located near Mana Village (India’s last village), is believed to be a sacred waterfall where the water only touches those with a pure heart.

Falling from a height of around 400 feet, this waterfall is not just visually stunning but is also known for its mineral-rich water, which many locals associate with natural healing properties.

To reach Vasudhara, travellers need to complete a scenic 5–6 km trek starting from Mana Village, near Badrinath. The route offers breathtaking Himalayan views, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and spiritual seekers.

If you're planning a group trip from Delhi to Uttarakhand, choosing a tempo traveller is one of the most comfortable and practical options for long-distance mountain journeys, especially for families and groups.

So tell me… if you visit Vasudhara, will the water fall on you?

Planning a Manali group trip? Whether you are travelling with family, friends, or a corporate team  here are the top activities worth your time, tried and tested across hundreds of groups.

Must-do activities:

• Solang Valley — paragliding, zorbing, skiing and river crossing all in one spot

• Rohtang Pass — glaciers and Himalayan views at 13,050 ft (permit required)

• Hadimba Devi Temple — iconic 16th-century pagoda temple, free entry

• Beas River Rafting — Grade II–III rapids, perfect for first-timers

• Atal Tunnel to Sissu — most underrated drive in the entire region

Most groups travelling on a Delhi Manali tempo traveller cover all five in a comfortable 3-day itinerary  Solang Valley and Hadimba on day one, Rohtang Pass on day two, and Atal Tunnel on the return drive. No separate cab bookings, no missed stops.

If you are planning a group of 10 or more, a Delhi Manali tempo traveller is the most affordable and flexible option  everyone travels together, luggage is never a problem, and you stop wherever you want on the way

Planning a Manali group trip? Whether you are travelling with family, friends, or a corporate team  here are the top activities worth your time, tried and tested across hundreds of groups.

Must-do activities:

• Solang Valley — paragliding, zorbing, skiing and river crossing all in one spot

• Rohtang Pass — glaciers and Himalayan views at 13,050 ft (permit required)

• Hadimba Devi Temple — iconic 16th-century pagoda temple, free entry

• Beas River Rafting — Grade II–III rapids, perfect for first-timers

• Atal Tunnel to Sissu — most underrated drive in the entire region

Most groups travelling on a Delhi Manali tempo traveller cover all five in a comfortable 3-day itinerary  Solang Valley and Hadimba on day one, Rohtang Pass on day two, and Atal Tunnel on the return drive. No separate cab bookings, no missed stops.

If you are planning a group of 10 or more, a Delhi Manali tempo traveller is the most affordable and flexible option  everyone travels together, luggage is never a problem, and you stop wherever you want on the way

People say heaven exists somewhere beyond reach  but anyone who has stood at the Tungnath temple at 3,680 metres in Uttarakhand will tell you differently. Heaven is a myth; Tungnath is real, and it is absolutely worth every step of the 3.5 km trek from Chopta.

Travelling from Delhi with a group of 10? Skip the train-cab juggle. We booked a tempo traveller and drove overnight directly to Chopta  comfortable, affordable, and stress-free. The whole group arrived together, rested, and trekked without any logistics trouble.

If you are planning a Tungnath trip from Delhi, booking tempo traveller is the smartest group transport choice. Highly recommended.

October to March is the window most seasoned pilgrims swear by and after doing this yatra with a group , I understand why.

The heat across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat between May and August is not just uncomfortable, it actively drains you before you reach the temple. For a yatra that covers 12 Jyotirlingas across multiple states, energy management is as important as route planning.

We started from Delhi in November. The first decision we made before hotels, before permits, before anything was booking tempo traveller on rent for the entire circuit. Fourteen people, weeks on the road, crossing state borders. Splitting into cars would have broken the group before Omkareshwar.

Traveling together kept the yatra intact. Conversations happened. Prayers happened collectively. Nobody missed a stop because their driver took a wrong turn.

October to February gives you manageable weather, cooperative roads, and smaller crowds at most shrines Somnath and Trimbakeshwar especially.

Plan the vehicle first. Everything else follows.

This is one of those things you only fully appreciate when you see it from above.

Omkareshwar sits on an island called Mandhata, and the natural shape of that island formed by the Narmada and Kaveri rivers meeting around it resembles the Om symbol. It wasn't designed this way. The rivers carved it over centuries. That is what makes it extraordinary no architect planned this. Geography did.

The temple itself sits at the center of that formation, which is why this Jyotirlinga carries a different kind of energy. You're not just visiting a shrine you're standing inside a symbol that nature built.

We visited during our Jyotirlinga circuit last winter. Getting 16 people to Omkareshwar from Delhi required planning everything backwards we booked tempo traveller on rent in Delhi before confirming a single hotel.

Some places deserve that kind of preparation.

Yes, and it goes deeper than most people expect.

Each Jyotirlinga is associated with a specific planetary energy. Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain sits under Saturn's influence which is why people facing Shani dasha specifically make this journey. Somnath connects to the Moon. Bhimashankar to Mars. These aren't random associations they come from ancient astrological texts that mapped each shrine to cosmic forces.

Some families plan the entire yatra sequence around their kundali visiting Jyotirlingas in an order their pandit recommends based on planetary positions at that time.

For those who are just curious this connection is worth reading about before you dismiss it.

For those actually planning the yatra sequencing matters more than people realize. We covered seven Jyotirlingas in one circuit from Delhi, and sorting the tempo traveller in Delhi before anything else was what kept our group of 15 moving without losing days to logistics.

Zodiac or no zodiac the yatra rewards those who plan it seriously

During our recent road trip in Maharashtra towards Bhimashankar, we had an unexpected but amazing stop. Honestly, we didn’t even know about this place our driver suggested stopping there for a quick break.

At first, it looked like a small roadside café, so we weren’t expecting much. But once we ordered, we were genuinely surprised. They served every dish within 12 minutes, and the food was fresh, tasty, and properly prepared. It didn’t feel rushed at all.

What we really liked was that the prices were quite genuine no overcharging like you usually see at highway stops. Good food, quick service, and reasonable cost made it a perfect travel break for us.

Moments like these make road trips memorable. We were traveling in a group using tempo traveller in Delhi, so quick and efficient stops like this really helped us save time and stay relaxed throughout the journey.

We honestly didn’t expect much from this stop, but ended up loving it. Definitely recommend it to anyone traveling on this route sometimes the unplanned stops turn out to be the best ones!