A UNESCO World Heritage site, Virupaksha Temple here is an active Adi Shankara-linked monastery. It is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi
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Spiti Valley, Himachal
Key monastery, or Key Gompa, is oldest training place for Lamas. One can also plan a spiritual stay in monasteries like Dhankar, Tabo etc in this district
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Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment here. The spiritual ambience here, especially Mahabodhi Temple Complex, serves as an ideal setting for a meditational retreat
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Mahabalipuram, TN
Considered as the best destination for Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat, this temple town acts as a healer for many and a perfect escape from fast-paced life
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
A center for yoga and meditation, the city is dotted with temples and ashrams. The pristine view of the Himalayas and Ganga surely leaves one deeply relaxed
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Mayapur, West Bengal
A popular centre for Vaishnavites, it hosts pilgrims and visitors from across the world. Main attraction in Mayapur is the Temple of Vedic Planetarium
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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Far from life's hustle and bustle, this is a place for those looking for an oasis of calm. A number of spiritual retreats here offer mind and body rejuvenation
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Munnar, Kerala
Located in the lap of nature, this hill station boasts of many holistic health retreats. Mesmerising waterfalls and greenery never fail to cast a magical spell