Char Dham Yatra
Overview
10 Nights / 11 Days
Delhi(0N) → Haridwar(2N) → Barkot(2N) → Yamunotri(0N) → Uttarkashi(2N) → Gangotri(0N) → Sitapur(2N) → Pipalkoti(2N)
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
- Upon arrival at Delhi airport/railway station drive to Haridwar.
- On arrival check in to the hotel and get some rest.
- In the evening, Ganga aarti darshan at Har ki Pauri.
- Return to the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Haridwar.
- In the morning, drive to Barkot via Dehradun, Mussoorie.
- En-route visit Kempty fall.
- Later continue the drive to Barkot.
- On arrival at Barkot check in to the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Barkot.
- In the morning, leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti.
- On arrival at Janki Chatti, start the trek of 06kms for Yamunotri.
- On arrival at Yamunotri, holy dip in Garam Kund, then pooja and darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji.
- After darshan, in the afternoon start the trek back to Janki Chatti.
- On arrival at Janki Chatti, meet with the driver and drive back to Barkot.
- Overnight stay at Barkot.
- In the morning, leave for Uttarkashi.
- En-route visit Prakateshwar Cave.
- On arrival at Uttarkashi, check in to the hotel.
- In the evening, visit Vishwanath Temple.
- Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
- In the early morning, drive to Gangotri.
- On arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges.
- Perform pooja after that and relax for some time in the lovely surroundings.
- In the afternoon, drive back to Uttarkashi.
- Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
- After breakfast, drive to Sitapur.
- En-route visit Tehri Dam & continue the journey towards Sitapur.
- On arrival check in to the camp/hotel.
- Spend the evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay at Sitapur.
- After breakfast, proceed to the helipad to get a flight for Kedarnath.
- Visit Kedarnath Temple.
- In the evening, return back to Sitapur.
- Overnight stay at Sitapur.
- In the morning, leave for Pipalkoti.
- En-route visit Devprayag.
- On arrival at Pipalkoti, check in to the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Pipalkot
- In the morning, leave for the trip to Badrinath and Mana village.
- In the evening return to Pipalkoti.
- Overnight stay at Pipalkoti.
- After breakfast, drive to Haridwar.
- On arrival check in to the hotel.
- Visit Rishikesh
- In the evening, enjoy aarti at Har ki Pauri.
- Overnight stay at Haridwar.
- After breakfast, drive to Delhi.
- On arrival at Delhi, transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward journey.
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