Yaatra - which in Sanskrit means - “Journey”, “procession” - which in Hinduism is called a pilgrimage to holy places (such places as confluence of sacred rivers and holy places.) Yatra is a group pilgrimage. Yatra - this is one of the Kamya rituals - for Hindu, its performance is desirable but not obligatory. Yatra are conducted for various reasons: the celebration of a religious festival, accomplishment of rituals for dead ancestors, acquisition of good karma. For Hindus the process of yatra is equivalent to the place of its purpose. The difficulties overpassed by the way, are taking into consideration as spiritually cleansing and considered as an act of devotion to God. According to Hindu beliefs, visiting holy places purifies the soul and allows a person closer to God.
In modern India yatra are organized mass pilgrimages, organized by numerous travel companies. The authorities of the Indian states also play an active role in organizing the largest yatra and monitoring their implementation.
The term «yatra» also is used for a designation of religious processions, or any festival which part is the procession (for example — Ratha-yatra). In modern India, the term «yatra» also name political marches and demonstrations.
Yatra.com - it is quite old and the first of the largest Indian national (shareholders of Reliance Capital Ltd, etc.), avian consolidators of flights in India. However, Yatra also has subsidiaries in the United States and England, and serves not only the Indians.
Consolidator now also sells tickets for international flights to India and from it. On the site you can buy tickets on the train and bus, reserve a car in the big cities, as well as buy tour in India, here Yatra acts as an ordinary Indian travel agency. By the yatra website, like at other consolidators, you can buy tickets by paying them directly online by credit card and receiving e-ticket at post.
Make my trip - it is large and well-known consolidator. Became particularly popular due to its friendly services and excellent work with the international bank cards. Many know that sometimes book a tickets or a hotel in India it is very difficult because operators do not work with cards from foreign banks, even if it is VISA or Master Card. At this online travel agency you can find everything you need for a great rest, buy tickets, and all at discounted prices!