India, Sept. 27 -- Travel can take you to a new place, but sometimes it can also take you closer to yourself. This World Tourism Day, the idea of meaningful travel is gaining attention as more people look beyond sightseeing and packed holidays. For spiritual seekers, a journey can offer time to pause, reflect and connect with something deeper.

Aman Naagar, Managing Director of Avis India, tells HT that travel is "one of life's most effective classrooms." He said journeys can teach you to adapt when plans change, make decisions in unfamiliar situations, solve unexpected problems and become more confident and independent.

A spiritual journey does not always need a fixed plan. You may visit a pilgrimage site, spend time at a temple, walk t...