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!
Morning Pick Up between 7:00 – 8:00 AM and proceed to Barkot via Mussoorie. En-route experience the beauty of Kempty falls. On arrival check-in to the hotel in Barkot. Overnight stay with Dinner.
Early morning at 5 AM, drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & start the trek to Yamunotri Temple (6kms) (Can take horse or by Doli at your own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund's TaptKund (Hot water spring) and have the darshan of Yamunotri Ji And Divya Shila. Later trek down to Jankichatti & drive to Barkot. Dinner & Overnight stay at Barkot.
Early morning start the drive to Gangotri sharp at 5 AM, en-route at Gangnanione can take a holy dip in Tapt Kund (Hot Spring) & further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley and Bhairo Ghati. On arrival at Shree Gangotri Temple, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely Divine surroundings like Surya Kund. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi around 8 AM via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. En-route you can see the beautiful River Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini, river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at in the hotel.
Proceed for Kedarnath Darshan. Visit Gaurikund, Kedarnath Temple, Sankracharya Samadhi, Bhim Shila, Bhairo Baba, Gupt Kund, after seeing you will stay at night there.
Early morning start the trek again and reach Gaurikund. Further drive to Guptkashi for the Overnight Stay.
Morning 6 AM check-out the hotel from Guptkashi and proceed to Badrinath (180 kms / 8-9hrs). En-route visit Ukhimath Omkareshwar Temple (Winter adobe of Kedarnath and Madmaheshwar Ji), chopta Valley and Narsing Temple (Divya desam and winter abode of Shree Badrinath Ji). On arrival pilgrims can have a bath in the Tapt kund and the Darshan of Badrinath Ji, Kuber Ji, Hanuman Ji, Laxmi Ji And & Can Attend the evening Aarti. Dinner & Overnight stay at Badrinath.
Morning after darshan of Badrinath & breakfast, check-out from the hotel & Badrinath Local sightseeing spot like Mana, Bhim Pool, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Maatamoorti Temple, Chhatrapal Temple, Charanpaduka, Narad kund and the origin of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinath ji. Later drive to Rudraprayag /Srinagar via Joshimath. En route visit Nand Prayag and Karna Prayag. On arrival, check-in at the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel for Haridwar. En-route visit Dhari Devi Temple, Dev Prayag, Raghunath Temple (Divya desam) & Rishikesh. On arrival at Haridwar final drop at the guest place for the onwards journey.
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