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India Religions Tour

Religion in India is characterised by a diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Throughout India's history, religion has been an important part of the country's culture and the Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four of the world's major religions, namely, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, which are collectively known as native Indian Religions or Dharmic Religions.

According to the 2011 census, 79.8% of the population of India practices Hinduism, 14.2% adheres to Islam, 2.3% adheres to Christianity, 1.7% adheres to Sikhism, 0.7% adheres to Buddhism and 0.4% adheres to Jainism. Zoroastrianism, Sanamahism and Judaism also have an ancient history in India, and each has several thousands of Indian adherents.

Delhi

  1. Raj Ghat, Delhi
  2. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
  3. Sikh Religion

Agra

  1. Taj Mahal
  2. Islam Religion in India
  3. Agra Fort
  4. Subhash Emporium
  5. Fatehpur Sikri Fort
  6. Tomb of Salim Chishti
  7. Chishti Order of Sufism

Sarnath

  1. Train from Agra to Varanasi
  2. Sarnath Museum
  3. Sarnath Deer Park
  4. Sermon in the Deer Park
  5. Mulagandha Kuty Vihara Temple

Varanasi

  1. Ganga Aarti Ritual
  2. Varanasi Boat Ride
  3. Manikarnika Ghat
  4. Gyanvapi Mosque
  5. Vishwanath Temple
  6. Shiva Religion
  7. Bharat Mata Temple
  8. Durga Temple
  9. Shakti Religion

Bodh Gaya

  1. Mahabodhi Temple by Night
  2. Tara Temple Inauguration
  3. Mahabodhi Temple
  4. Chinese Temple
  5. Wat Thai Temple
  6. Karma Temple
  7. Great Buddha
  8. Tara Temple 3D Mandalas
  9. Tara Temple Morning Prayer

Rajgir

  1. Vulture Peak
  2. Nalanda University
  3. Nalanda Archaeological Museum
  4. Vishnu Religion

West Bengal

  1. Train from Patna to New Jalopaiguri
  2. Mirik Tea Gardens
  3. Bokar Monastery
  4. Wheel of Life
  5. Gonjang Tibetan Monastery
  6. Vajrayana Buddhism
  7. Darjeeling

Sikkim

  1. Sikkim
  2. Norbu Ghang Retreat and Spa
  3. Pemayangtse Monastery
  4. Khangchendzonga National Park
  5. Buddha Park of Ravangla
  6. Nine Stages of Mental Development
  7. Ralang Monastery
  8. Chikshey Kundrol at Ralang Monastery
  9. The Elgin Nor-Khill, Gangtok
  10. Do-drul Chorten
  11. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
  12. Rumtek Monastery
  13. The Elgin Silver Oaks, Kalimpong
  14. Mount Everest

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Location: Sikkim, India