❀ North India Yatra ❀

Ayodhya Yatra

Situated on the banks of the Saryu River, Ayodhya is the Appearance place of Lord Rama. Here, the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His quadruple expansion as Lord Rama, Laksmana, Bharata & Satrughna appeared as sons of Maharaja Dasaratha in the Raghu dynasty in Treta-yuga.

Varanasi Yatra

Varanasi, also known as Kashi & Benares, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world with a documented history tracing 4500 years back. At Varasani there is the famous Sri Bindu Madhav Temple where Lord Caitanya performed His kirtana & met Prakashananda Sarasvati. Close by, there is the resting place of Lord Caitanya and the house of Tapan Mishra.

Prayagraj Yatra

Prayagraj is the King of all places of pilgrimage. Brahma conducted the first ten yajnas here. Triveni Sangam, Sri Veni Madhav Temple, Lord Caitanya’s Footprints at Dashashwamedh Temple, Nag Vasuki Temple, Dasasvamedha-ghata, Akshaya Vat, Bharadvaja Muni Ashram, ISKCON Prayagraj & Dwadash (12) Madhav Temples are places to visit.

Rishikesh Yatra

Endowed with spectacular natural beauty, Rishikesh is situated at the foothills of the Himalayas. Here the crystal clear Ganges River flows down from the Himalayas! Spiritually surcharging the holy town of Rishikesh has attracted many transcendentalists since time immemorial.

Haridwar Yatra

The ancient holy town of Haridwar is on the west bank of the Ganges. Haridwar means "The Gateway to Lord Hari." It is also called Gangadwara, because the sacred Ganges enters the plains from here. Haridwar is one of the seven main holy cities (sapta-puri). Hari Ki Pauri is the most famous landmark of Haridwar.

Kurukshetra Yatra

In Kurukshetra at a spot called "Jyotisar", Lord Krishna spoke Bhagavad-Gita. Kurukshetra has been a holy place since Satya Yuga. Thus, many transcendental pastimes have taken place there.

Jaipur Yatra

Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh II to protect Sri Sri Radha Govinda, the beloved Deities of Srila Rupa Gosvami, from foreign invaders. The Pink City, as it is also known, is home to other Vrindavan Deities as well, namely; Radha Gopinath, Radha Damodara & Radha Vinode. 

Chitrakoot Yatra

One of India's great pilgrimage sites, Chitrakoot, is remotely located amidst the dense forests of Bundelkhand. In the deep forests of Chitrakoot, Lord Ramacandra, Sita and Lakshmana spent 11-and-a-half years of Their 14 years of exile. The dense Dandakaranya forest adjoins Chitrakoot.

Badrinath Yatra

Quietly ensconced on the bank of Alakananda River, situated on a plateau between the twin sentinels of Nara & Narayana mountains, and in the shadow of the Queen of the Himalayas, Neelkantha peak, Badrinath is the abode of the Supreme Personality as Nara-Narayana Rsi.

Naimisaranya Yatra

Naimisaranya is 2 hours from Lucknow & 3 hours from Kanpur. It is also known as ‘Nimsar’, the forest manifestation (aranya svarupa) of Lord Vishnu. Suta Gosvami recited Srimad-Bhagavatam to 88,000 sages assembled here at the juncture of Dvapara-yuga & Kali-yuga.

Shukratal Yatra

Shukratal is a tiny holy town about 2-3 hours from Haridwar on the banks of Ganges River. Srila Sukadeva Gosvami spoke the sacred Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana) to Maharaja Pariksit under a banyan tree 5000 years ago.

Srinathji and Nathdwara Yatra

Sri Nathji at Nathdwara is a very important Temple near Udaipur, Rajasthan. Vajranabha, Lord Krishna's great-grandson installed this deity 5000 years ago. The same Deity was worshiped by Madhavendra Puri at Govardhana. Rana Raj Singh of Mewar brought Sri Nathji to Nathdwara around year 1669 AD.

Kashmir Yatra

The picturesque state of Jammu & Kashmir is in the northern most part of India. By the mercy of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and the Vaishnavas, there are four centers in Kashmir: ISKCON Udhampur, ISKCON Jammu, ISKCON Srinagar and ISKCON Katra.

Amritsar Yatra

The Holy city of Amritsar derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, literally a Pool of Nectar, the holy tank that surrounds the fabulous Golden Temple. Rama-tirtha-sarovara, an important site of the great sage Valmiki’s ashram, is in Amritsar, where Valmiki wrote the Ramayana.

Bithoor Yatra

Bithoor is 24 km from Kanpur. This is the Birthplace of Dhruva Maharaja. The ruins of King Uttanapada palace on the banks of the Ganges River stand tall as testimony. Next to it is Brahmavarta-ghata where Lord Brahma performed Ashwamedha yajna.

Kanpur Yatra

Kanpur is endowed with the magnificent ISKCON Kanpur Temple spread in a sprawling campus of over 15 acres surrounded by beautiful gardens, Govindas restaurant, guesthouse, gift shops & Gaushala. The ancient Sri Panki Hanuman Temple is on the outskirts of Kanpur. Jagannatha Mandir at Behta is also a prominent temple to visit.

Kalpi Yatra

 Kalpi is the Birthplace of Srila Vyasadeva. It is a remote village on the bank of the Yamuna River in Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh, 1 hr-45 mins drive from Kanpur. The entire area is incredibly peaceful and spiritually surcharged.

Ujjain Yatra

The ancient town of Ujjain is on the bank of the Kshipra River. Lord Krishna, along with Balarama and Sudama, received education from Maharishi Sandipani here. Ujjain is one of the four sites in India that host the Kumbh Mela once in 12 years.

Devprayag Yatra

The holy, timeless village of Devprayag is at a unique confluence of two celestial rivers, Alaknanda & Bhagirathi Rivers, which both form the mainstream flow of the Ganges River. Lord Rama came here and performed a yajna here to atone for killing Ravana. It is one of the 108 Divya-desam of Sri Sampradaya.

Joshimath Yatra

Jyotirmath means "Monastery of light." This is a town amidst Himalayan ranges, 2 hours from Badrinath. When Badrinath closes during the winter, the priests from the Badrinath Temple come to Joshimath & continue their worship at the Lord Nrsimhadeva Temple.

Rudraprayag Yatra

Rudraprayag is at the confluence of the Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers. Narada Muni performed severe penances for 100 celestial years, desiring to master the art of transcendental music. 17 km from Rudraprayag there is a small town of Augustmuni, where the great sage Augustya performed austerities to please the Supreme Lord.

Nandaprayag & Karnaprayag Yatra

Nandprayag is at the confluence of the Nandakini & Alaknanda rivers. Maharaja Nanda performed a great sacrifice here. There is an ancient Sri Gopala Ji Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Karnaprayag is 18 km from Nandprayag, at the confluence of Alaknanda & Pinder Ganga rivers. Karna performed sacrifice to Suryadeva and achieved an unbreakable kavacha & earrings.

Vishnuprayag Yatra

Vishnuprayag is the sacred confluence of the rivers Dhauli Ganga emerging from Tibet (China) and Alakananda emerging from Satopanth glacier. Vishnuprayag is 10km from Joshimath on the way to Badrinath.

Lucknow Yatra

 Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the Gomati River. The city is blessed with a beautiful ISKCON temple with Sri Sri Radha Raman Bihari as the presiding deity. Lucknow is in proximity to Ayodhya, the Appearance place of Lord Rama.