Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is home to numerous temples and
welcomes devotees all year round. Among the countless religious sites and circuits that
devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is the Char Dham Yatra. This
Yatra or pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and
Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas. In Hindi, 'char' means four and 'dham'
refers to religious destinations.
The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in
summers (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November). It is
believed that one should complete the Char Dham Yatra in a clockwise direction. Hence,
the pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and
finally ends at Badrinath. The journey can be completed by road or by air (helicopter
services are available). Some devotees even do a Do Dham Yatra or a pilgrimage to two
shrines - Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The Yamunotri temple, lodged in a narrow gorge close to the source of River Yamuna (the
second-most sacred Indian river after River Ganga) in Uttarkashi district, is dedicated
to Goddess Yamuna. The district of Uttarkashi is also home to Gangotri dedicated to
Goddess Ganga, the most sacred of all Indian rivers. Located in the Rudraprayag district
lies Kedarnath, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Badrinath, home to the sacred Badrinarayan
Temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Char Dham Yatra is as divine as it is arduous
but fulfills the soul!
Departure |
Char dham wild package
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Includes |
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lunch
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Excludes |
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Popular Places |
- Kedarnath
- Badrinath
- Yamunotri
- Gangotri
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