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!
Arrival at the Airport / railway station and transfer to your Hotel.Overnight stay in hotel.
HOTEL - Samrat/Similar
After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed to Yamunotri temple by walk/pony/doli (by own). Return to Barkot .Overnight stay at hotel.
HOTEL - Samrat/Similar
After morning breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Uttarkashi on arrival. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Night stay in Uttarkashi.
HOTEL - Vaibhav Ganga/Similar
Early Morning Departure to Gangotri (100 Kms). Upon arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred Ganges, Perform Puja and return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
HOTEL - Vaibhav Ganga/Similar
After Morning breakfast check out from hotel and departure to Phata. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Phata.
HOTEL - Robin/Similar
Early hours proceed to Sonprayag, then to Gaurikund and later proceed to Kedarnath.Overnight stay at Kedarnath(At your own cost)
Early morning After Darshan, we proceed to Gourikund ,then to Sonprayag and later proceed to Phata. Overnight stay in hotel.
HOTEL - Robin/Similar
Early morning, after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Pipalkoti. Overnight stay in Pipalkoti.
HOTEL - Rajput/Similar
Early morning, we proceed to Badrinath Darshan and back to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
HOTEL - New Comfort Inn/Similar
After morning breakfast check out from hotel and Drive back to Haridwar. On Arrival to Delhi, transfer to Railway Station.
