Chaar Dhaam Yatra
Overview
10 Nights / 11 Days
The Char Dham Yatra, also known as the Four Abodes of God, is one of the most revered pilgrimage circuits in Hinduism. It encompasses four sacred sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, each dedicated to a different deity. These four sites are:
Yamunotri: The source of the Yamuna River and home to the temple of Goddess Yamuna.
Gangotri: The source of the Ganges River and the location of the temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
Kedarnath: The site of the famous Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which are considered the holiest abodes of Lord Shiva.
Badrinath: The temple of Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, particularly in his form as Badrinarayan. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams, sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The Char Dham Yatra traditionally begins from the west at Yamunotri, proceeding to Gangotri, Kedarnath, and finally Badrinath. Pilgrims often follow this route clockwise, as per Hindu religious customs.
Undertaking the Char Dham Yatra is believed to wash away sins and bring spiritual liberation (moksha) to devotees. The journey is physically demanding, as it involves trekking through rugged terrain and high altitudes, but it is considered immensely rewarding for those who complete it. Pilgrims often seek blessings, perform rituals, and take holy dips in the rivers associated with each site during their journey. The yatra usually takes place during the summer months when the weather is favorable for travel in the Himalayan region.
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Tour Plan
- Arrival in Haridwar.
- Transfer to Barkot.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in post-arrival in Barkot.
- Day at leisure.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Barkot.
- After breakfast, drive to Yamunotri.
- Take a dip in the Jamunabai Kund's warm water and darshan of Yamuna.
- Return to Barkot.
- Overnight stay and dinner at Barkot.
- After breakfast, leave for Gangotri.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in post-arrival.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, leave for Gangotri darshan.
- On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin.
- Perform pooja and darshan.
- Return back to the hotel.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, move on to Kedarnath.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in post-arrival.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, leave for darshan.
- Enjoy Kedarnath pooja and darshan.
- Return back to the hotel.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, leave for Pipalcotti.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in.
- Day at leisure.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, drive to Badrinath.
- Enjoy the darshan of Badrivishal and Aarti in the evening.
- Return back to Pipalcotti.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- After breakfast, leave for Rishikesh.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in.
- Day at leisure.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, start with the local sightseeing of Rishikesh.
- Explore the various places of interest.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Rishikesh.
- After breakfast, depart for Haridwar.
- Drop off at Haridwar.
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