Nanda Devi, a revered goddess in Hindu mythology, is a majestic peak in Uttarakhand which is considered a sacred site. Its name means Bliss-Giving Goddess. It’s the 2nd highest peak of India. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is rich in myth and legend, drawing both pilgrims and adventurers.
Mount Kailash in Tibet is sacred to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Pilgrims undertake the challenging Kailash Parikrama, walking around its base. Hindus see it as Lord Shiva's abode, while Buddhists regard it as the universe's centre.
Thousands of pilgrims climb to this peak to see the sacred footprint. Buddhists see it as Buddha's mark, Muslims as Adam's, Hindus as Shiva's, and Christians as St. Thomas's. This revered site is sacred to multiple faiths and stands prominently in the landscape.
Mount Fuji is sacred in Shintoism as a divine symbol and a place of spiritual pilgrimage and in Buddhism for its spiritual significance and as a source of inspiration. Each year, thousands of pilgrims climb Mount Fuji to seek spiritual purification.
Ayers Rock, or Uluru, is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal people, who see it as the site of their ancestors' travels. This giant sandstone formation changes colour with the sunrise and sunset and becomes a waterfall when it rains.
Mount Olympus, in Greek mythology, is the home of the twelve Olympian gods. Today, it’s a national park and biosphere reserve, attracting pilgrims and adventurers to its majestic peaks and legendary landscapes.
Mount Ararat is sacred in Christianity as the reputed resting place of Noah's Ark and holds national significance in Armenian culture. It features two prominent volcanic cones and is linked to the Ark's remains from the Flood.
According to the Bible, this arid Egyptian peak is where God gave Moses the Tablets of the Law. It holds profound religious significance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and is considered a potential site of divine encounter.
Croagh Patrick is sacred in Christianity as the site where Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is said to have fasted and prayed. It remains a major pilgrimage destination for Catholics.