Spiritual Destinations Around the World

The world is rich with different cultures and spiritual practices and offers many incredible spiritual destinations for curious pilgrims. What’s amazing is that so many spiritual destinations provide a place of inspiration for people of different faiths. Whether you’re looking to explore enlightenment on the trip of a lifetime or just want to learn more about the world, consider these incredible spots for your next vacation.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a sacred site for the Anangu aborigines of Australia. It’s an incredible red rock formation rising out of the ground and surrounded by springs, caves, and ancient petroglyphs. It is now part of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and is the setting for many sacred rituals performed by the Anangu people.

Mahobodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, India

Travel to the exact spot where Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment when you plan a visit to the Mahobodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, India. This site is home to a temple and a sprawling fig tree that shades the spot where the great spiritual leader reached enlightenment. It is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists.

Crater Lake in Oregon, United States of America

One of the deepest lakes in the world is found at Crater Lake in Oregon and is one of the most sacred sites to the Klamath tribe of Native Americans. The lake was formed when the ancient volcano, Mount Mazama collapsed in a legendary way. In fact, the Klamath tribe believes that Crater Lake is the site of an epic battle between their god of the underworld and the sky god. While it is a national park, the tribe still uses it as a site for vision quests and other spiritual rites.

Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, England

Glastonbury Tor is a hill in Glastonbury, England, that features a medieval tower at the top of the hill. It’s standing as a spiritual destination spans the entire history of Britain. From the evidence of Neolithic tools and Roman artifacts to the tower that was home to early Christian rites and medieval monasteries, Glastonbury Tor is a sacred destination for all types of believers. Legend also says that Joseph of Arimathea buried the Holy Grail at the foot of the Tor when he returned from the Holy Land and witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus.

Teotihuacan in Mexico

Teotihuacan is located only 30 miles south of Mexico City and was given its name by the ancient Aztecs. However, this sprawling complex of pyramids was not built by the Aztecs—and who remains a mystery. Teotihuacan was built by hand and has one large road called the Street of the Dead. The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest structure at Teotihuacan while the Temple of the Moon has been revealed to be the site of sacrifices.

Let these incredible destinations serve as a starting point for your spiritual explorations. Even if you can’t ever make it there in person, look at pictures and learn about these sites that continue to be a place of inspiration and spiritual enlightenment.