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).
The Yamunotri temple, lodged in a narrow gorge close to the source of River Yamuna 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!
Highlights
- Transportation from Haridwar to Chardham and back to Haridwar.
- Highly experienced driver-cum-guide.
- Meals as per package (Breakfast and Dinner included in the package) and NO MEAL at Kedarnath.
- Vehicles as per group size on sharing basis. Vehicle is not at disposal, meaning it is for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Seats allotment in the vehicle is on a first-come-first-serve basis at the venue, irrespective of the booking dates.
- Pickup and drop as per your flight/train timings.
- Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels.
