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Catholic Church headquarters with Papal audiences. Pilgrimage highlights include St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Holy Stairs, and the Seven Pilgrim Churches. Best visited during Easter or Christmas with better conditions in shoulder seasons.
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Endpoint of the Camino de Santiago with multiple pilgrimage routes stretching 800 km. Features include Pilgrim's Mass, the Botafumeiro incense burner, Compostela certificate, and pilgrim hostels. Recommended visiting months are April to October, avoiding August heat.
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Birthplace of Buddha and UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Sacred Garden, Puskarini pond, international monasteries, Bodhi tree, meditation gardens, World Peace Pagoda, and Lumbini Museum. It is one of Buddhism's four main pilgrimage sites and has recently seen significant infrastructure development.
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Site where Buddha gave his first sermon turning the Dharma wheel. Features include Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, and an Archaeological Museum. Located near Varanasi with moderate infrastructure.
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Where Buddha achieved Parinirvana (final death). Key places are Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa. The area is developing with a new international airport to improve access.
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Known for Marian apparitions and healing waters. Features Grotto, healing baths, candlelight processions, Basilicas, and miracle investigations. Accessible and designed for disabled pilgrims.
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Sacred to four religions and never climbed. Pilgrimage includes Kora (circumambulation), Lake Manasarovar, Dolma Pass, and meditation caves. High altitude and basic infrastructure make it challenging.
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Gateway to the Ganges, important for Kumbh Mela, yoga ashrams, Beatles Ashram, river rafting, and spiritual experiences. Best visited October to April.
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Islam's holiest cities, central to the Hajj obligation with over 2 million annual pilgrims. Key experiences include Kaaba circumambulation, Mount Arafat, Stoning of the Devil, Prophet's Mosque, and Umrah (lesser pilgrimage). It boasts massive infrastructure expansion projects for pilgrims.
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