Char Dhaam Yatra – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath
Overview
9 Nights / 10 Days
Delhi(0N) → Haridwar(1N) → Barkot(2N) → Yamountri(0N) → Uttarkashi(2N) → Gangotri(0N) → Guptakashi(2N) → Badrinath(1N) → Rudraprayag(1N)
The Char Dham Yatra is a significant pilgrimage circuit in Hinduism, consisting of four sacred sites nestled in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. Each of these sites holds immense religious significance and is dedicated to a specific deity:
Yamunotri: Situated at an altitude of 3,293 meters above sea level, Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River and is dedicated to the goddess Yamuna. The temple here is said to have been constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.
Gangotri: Located at an altitude of 3,100 meters, Gangotri is the source of the river Ganges and is dedicated to the goddess Ganga. It is believed that King Bhagirath meditated here to bring the divine Ganges from heaven to earth.
Kedarnath: Perched at an altitude of 3,583 meters, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and is believed to have been built by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata war.
Badrinath: Situated at an altitude of 3,133 meters, Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, specifically in his form as Badrinarayan. The temple here is considered one of the 108 Divya Desams (holy abodes of Vishnu).
The Char Dham Yatra holds immense spiritual significance for Hindus, who undertake this pilgrimage to seek blessings, cleanse themselves of sins, and attain salvation. The journey usually starts from Yamunotri, proceeding to Gangotri, then Kedarnath, and finally concluding at Badrinath. The yatra typically takes several days to complete and involves trekking through rugged terrain and high altitudes. It’s not just a physical journey but also a deeply spiritual one, with devotees immersing themselves in prayer, meditation, and rituals along the way.
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Tour Plan
- Arrive at Delhi railway station.
- Meet with the representatives and drive to Haridwar.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in upon arrival.
- Experience the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in the evening.
- Overnight stay and dinner at Haridwar.
- After breakfast, drive to Barkot.
- Visit Kempty Falls on the way.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in upon arrival.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, drive to Janki Chatti, then trek to Yamunotri.
- Enjoy the darshan of Yamuna.
- Return to Janki Chatti and drive back.
- Return to Barkot.
- Overnight stay and dinner at Barkot.
- After breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in post-arrival.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, leave for Gangotri via the beautiful Harsil Valley.
- Enjoy the scenic route by the Bhagirathi river.
- Perform pooja and darshan.
- Return to Uttarkashi.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, leave for Guptakashi.
- Enjoy the scenic route.
- Check into the hotel and get settled in after arrival in Guptakashi.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, drive to Sonprayag.
- Move on to Gaurikund.
- Start the trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath on foot or by pony/doli.
- Visit the Kedarnath Temple.
- Return to Guptakashi.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, drive to Badrinath via Joshimath.
- Check in to the hotel after arrival in Badrinath.
- Enjoy the darshan of the temple.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- After breakfast, leave for Rudraprayag.
- Enjoy the scenic route.
- Check in to the hotel and get settled in post-arrival.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
- After breakfast, depart for Delhi for your onward journey.
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