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Overview
Yamunotri Dham
Dhaam Name | Devoted to | Altitude | Opening Date |
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Yamunotri Dhaam | River Yamuna | 3,293 meters | 14th May |
Gangotri Dham
Dhaam Name | Devoted to | Altitude | Opening Date |
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Gangotri Dhaam | River Ganga | 3,415 meters | 14th May |
Shri Badarinath Dhaam
Dhaam Name | Devoted to | Altitude | Opening Date |
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Badrinath Dhaam | Lord Vishnu | 3,300 meters | 18th May |
Shri Kedarnath Dhaam
Char Dham Yatra
Brief Description
Nestled among the serene heights of the great Himalayas are four pilgrim-destinations namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, collectively known as Char Dham. These pilgrimage centers draw the maximum numbers of pilgrims each year, thus becoming the most important hubs of religious travel in the whole of Northern India. Traditionally, the pilgrimage begins from the West and ends in the East. Thus, the Char Dham Yatra commences from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. There are four holy shrines in Uttarakhand dedicated to Hindu Gods and holy rivers of India. The four shrines are situated within the Garhwal Region. These are collectively referred as “Char Dhaam of Uttarakhand” . Pilgrims from all over India and abroad visit the shrines as “Char Dhaam Yatra”. In Hindu religion, Char Dhaam Yatra holds has great importance and sanctity. It is believed that every Hindu should undertake Char Dhaam Yatra at least once in a life time to avail the blessings of gods adorning the shrines.
Haridwar is the traditional point to start Char Dhaam Yatra of Uttarakhand. Haridwar is in the plains and easily accessible by Road & Train from other locations of India, including New Delhi. It is also accessible by Road from Dehradun, which has Airport. So, Piligrims can fly to Dehradun from Delhi & other locations in India and then proceed to Haridwar by Road travel.
Haridwar is famous for Ganga Aarthi which takes place in evening daily and through out the year.
From Haridwar, Piligrims can travel by Road to the next stop in Char Dham yatra ie Rishikesh, which is also in plains. Ganga Aarthi takes place in Rishikesh also in the evening daily.
From Rishikesh, Piligrims can travel to Four places of Char Dham yatra i. e, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Details are given below.
Our entire team belongs to this hilly state of Uttarakhand, we are locals.
We know the people, culture, tradition, and the terrain like no one other. A vast network of business associates, tour guides & escorts, and locals helps us to conduct and organize perfect memorable chardham pilgrimage.
Dhaam Name | Devoted to | Altitude | Opening Date | Closing Date | Accessibility |
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Yamunotri Dhaam | River Yamuna | 3,293 meters | Opened Now | NA | From Rishikesh, Piligrims have to first reach Janaki Chatti by Road travel. From Janaki Chatti, Piligrims can reach Yamunotri by : (1) Pony (2) Trekking |
Gangotri Dhaam | River Ganges | 3,415 meters | Opened Now | NA | From Rishikesh, Piligrims can reach Gangotri completely by Road travel. However, to reach Gaumukh (Source of River Ganges), Piligrims have to travel by Trekking. |
Shri Badarinath Dhaam | Lord Vishnu | 3,300 meters | Opened Now | NA | From Rishikesh, Piligrims can reach Badrinath completely by Road travel. |
Shri Kedarnath Dhaam | Lord Shiva | 3,553 meters | Opened Now | NA | From Rishikesh, Piligrims have to first reach Sitapur by Road travel. From Sitapur, Piligrims can travel to Kedarnath, by : (1) Helicopter (2) Pony (3) Trekking |
About Char Dham Yatra
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