Amritsar is the spiritual capital of the Sikhs. This place attracts a lot of pilgrims from all over the world. The water around the Golden Temple is called the ‘Holy Pool of Nectar.’ At night, the temple is beautifully lit up, and looks gorgeous when its golden dome is illuminated. The atmosphere of this place is arresting and forces you to give in to the vibe of ‘something else’.
8. Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, United States
Lake Atitlán is the deepest lake, at 1,114 feet, in Central America. It lies in the Guatemalan Central Highlands, and is bordered by three volcanoes. The lake is probably one of the most beautiful places on earth. A few Maya villages are located on its shores and most of them have been there for centuries. One of the largest is Panajachel, which has been in existence since the ninth century. Tourists have been coming here since the 1960s. On the other hand, in Santiago Atitlán, residents worship Maximo, a local idol that fuses Mayan gods, Catholic saints, and Spanish legends. Mayan ceremonies are common around the lakes. The lake's shores are have archaeological sites and ruins of pre-Spanish towns located around them. One of them is Chiutinamit, a mythological underwater city. The beauty and the culture of this place is bound to ignite something different within you. Probably a zen feeling?