India is a the land of the Hindus. It is one of the great faiths of the world that is concentrated around the rivers. The main river that the Hindus build their temples and use it for religious purposes is the river Ganges. The river stretches from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal where it empties its vast waters into the sea which then merges with the Indian Ocean. India offers great religious tours on the Hindu religion. What great way to understand Hinduism, India and its culture than visiting the amazing places of Banaras, Rishikesh, Kolkata and Allahabad. Together they are the holiest places along the river Ganga.