The Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra is pilgrimage journey in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It involves Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath visiting four sacred shrines that are deeply revered by Hindus. These temples are situated in the Himalayan region and attract millions of devotees each year.

The Chardham Yatra includes the following destinations:

1. Yamunotri:
   • Location: West of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
   • Dedicated to: Goddess Yamuna
   • Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River, and its temple is perched at an altitude of around 3,200 meters. Pilgrims perform rituals at the temple, and a dip in the hot springs nearby is considered auspicious.
2. Gangotri:
   • Location: Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand
   • Dedicated to: Goddess Ganga
   • Gangotri is the origin of the sacred Ganges River, believed to have descended to Earth from the heavens to purify the souls of mankind. The Gangotri Temple stands at about 3,100 meters and is one of the most revered spots in Hinduism.
3. Kedarnath:
   • Location: Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand
   • Dedicated to: Lord Shiva
   • Situated at an altitude of 3,583 meters, Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. ​The trek to Kedarnath is considered challenging due to its high-altitude terrain.
4. Badrinath:
   • Location: Chamoli district, Uttarakhand
   • Dedicated to: Lord Vishnu
   • Badrinath Temple is situated at an altitude of 3,133 meters and is one of the most famous and visited shrines in India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Badri (protected) form and attracts pilgrims from all over India and abroad.

Key Features of the Chardham Yatra:

• Pilgrimage Importance: The Char Dham Yatra is believed to cleanse the soul and ensure moksha (liberation). It is considered the ultimate pilgrimage for Hindus.
• Best Time to Visit: The yatra typically takes place between May and October, as the temples are closed during the harsh winter months (November to April).
• Accessibility: The Char Dham shrines are connected by road, and while the journey can be challenging, particularly for those not accustomed to high altitudes, there are also helicopter services available to some of the locations (especially to Kedarnath).
• Trekking: The yatra involves treks, notably the one to Kedarnath, which requires pilgrims to either trek or use ponies and palkis to reach the shrine.

 

Chardham Yatra

There are four shrines together, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, collectively known as the Chardham, amid the tranquil heights of the Great Himalayas. These pilgrimages attract the maximum number of pilgrims each year, thus becoming the most important centres of religious pilgrimage throughout Northern India. Traditionally, the Char Dham Yatra travels from west to east, thus, the journey starts from Yamunotri, then continues to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Visiting Chardham Yatra temples in Uttarakhand is a unique experience as each Dham in this Hindu pilgrimage site is dedicated to a different deity and has a great significance of its own. It is believed that every Hindu should visit the Chardham in his lifetime. A pilgrimage to see God is a life- changing, bliss-flourishing, karma-alleviation contact with God. Another small circuit in Uttarakhand of four pilgrimage sites – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is called Chota Char Dham.

Major Sightseeing: –

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• Devparyag (sangam/confluence)
• Rudraparyag (sangam/confluence)
• Karanparyag (sangam/confluence)
• Vishnuprayag (sangam/confluence)
• Nandprayag (sangam/confluence)
• Dhari Devi Temple
• Vishwanath Temple 

CHARDHAM TOUR ITINERARY

Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot (200kms/7 hrs)

Pick up from Haridwar proceed to Barkot, via Dehradun & Mussoorie. En-route visit Kempty Fall and enjoy the beauty of Himalayas, later drive straight to Kharadi/Barkot, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

 Day 02: Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Kharadhi/ Barkot (6kms Trek/2hrs on foot)   

After breakfast proceed to Yamunotri here can cook rice in Garam Panikund. Tourists take this cooked rice to home as “Prasad”. “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s (HOT WATER) and having “Darshan” of pious “Yamunaji” return to hotel for overnight stay.

 Day 03: Barkot – Uttarakashi (140 Kms / 07 hrs)         

After breakfast check out from hotel, then drive to Uttarkashi. Arrived at Uttarkashi, check in to the hotel, rest and relax free for leisure & local attractions. Overnight stay at hotel.

 Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri -Uttarkashi (100 kms One Side /3hrs)

Morning proceeds to Gangotri (3048 mts), en-route enjoy the drive parallel to Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. On arrival Gangotri have a holy dip in river Bhagirathi (icy cold water). Perform Pooja and Hindu rites at the bank of river. Then proceed to darshan, of Mata Ganga, Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Vinayka and BhagirathMaharaj, have blessings and return back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.

 Day 05: Uttarkashi – Sitapur (280kms/ 11 hrs)     

 After morning breakfast check out from the hotel, and then drive to Sitapur, on arrival check into hotel, rest and relax. Overnight stay at hotel.

 Day 06: Sitapur –Sonprayag- Kedarnath (22Km Trekking)      

After breakfast check out from hotel, then drop to Sonprayag (for trek route) trek starts from here to Kedarnath Ji. Start to ascend on trek route either by walk or pony/doli (at own cost). Helicopter service is also available for Kedarnath, so one can take helicopter to Kedarnath (at own cost). Tour      members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes. After performing Pooja & Darshan of Shri Kedarnath Ji. Overnight stay at GMVN Dormitory at Kedarnath.

 Day 07: Kedarnath 20Km trek down – Sonparyag – Ukhimath    

 Morning Kedarnath Ji Darshan then move by walk trek 16Km down reach Sonparyag, then our Vehicle pick up you at Sonparyag, and then drive to Ukhimath, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

 Day 08: Ukhimath– Pandukeshwar (230Km/8Hrs)        

After breakfast check out from hotel, en route you can see Omkareshwar Temple and Narsigh Devta Temple Joshimath then drive to the hotel to Pandukeshwar and check in to the hotel rest and relaxes at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. 

 Day 09: Pandukeshwar -Badrianth – Rudraprayag (160 Km/ 6 Hrs) 

Early morning check out from hotel and drive to Badrinath, visit Badrinath Ji darshan attend pooja then drive to Rudraprayag, arrival at Rudraparyag, check in to the Hotel, rest n relax. Overnight stay at hotel.

 Day 10: Rudraprayag – Haridwar (160 Km/6Hrs) 

After morning breakfast check out from hotel, en route you can see Rishikesh and then drive to Haridwar, arrival at Haridwar, drop at Haridwar.

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