Chardham -Uttarakhand Tour and Travel Guide

CHARDHAM–AN IMPORTANT PILGRIMAGE FOR FOLLOWERS OF HINDUISM FOR SIN CLEANSING

About Chardham Yatra Tour and Travel Guide

The Char Dham Yatra is also referred to as the journey to the four abodes. These are the revered destinations visited by Hindus. It is a must pilgrimage for a Hindu least for one time in life. The four places have relevance for both Shaivites as well as Vaishnavites. The four places in Chardham are Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. You can enjoy the Chardham yatra through Uttarakhand tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

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PLACES TO VISIT AT CHARDHAM

Kedarnath, Chardham

Kedarnath is among the highly sacred temples and in the list of pious Hindu pilgrimages located in Bharat. It also becomes a part of the Chota char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is in the list of twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can come here through Kedarnath holiday trip packages. Located in the Garhwal Himalayas in Rudraprayag, Kedarnath Temple can be approached via Gaurikund and a trek is the only possible option. It remains open from April to November but is closed for the rest period of the year because of snowfall. You can come here through the Kedarnath temple tour package conducted by Hellovisit.

From November to May, the deity moves from Kedarnath Temple to Ukhitmath. Kedarnath is another name of Lord Shiva and it is said that the journey to these places provides salvation. Set amid the snowy mountains close to Chorabari Glacier with the pristine site of Mandakini River in the front, Kedarnath magnetizes pilgrims in innumerable numbers because of its religious relevance. You can come here through the Uttarakhand temple trip package. The Kedarnath Temple at present is said to have been built by Adi Shankaracharya but the temple was initially constructed by Pandavas thousands of years before. In 2013, floods created destruction in Kedarnath Valley but the temple did not get much damage. You can come here through the Kedarnath vacation trip package.

Badrinath, Chardham

Badrinath is famous for the pious Badrinath Temple of Lord Vishnu and is among the important pilgrim places. Located on the Garhwal hills close to the Alaknanda River, Badrinath falls in Chamoli. Set among Nar and Narayan mountains, Badrinath Temple falls on the Neelkanth mountain backdrop and is well known for the exemplary beauty of nature. You can come here through the Char Dham yatra package. Located at an elevation of 10,279 feet, it is said that the temple was initially set up by Adi Shankaracharya. The temple comprises a black stone idol of Vishnu having a height of 1 meter and falls in the list of eight self-manifested sculptures of Vishnu. You also find mention of this temple in one hundred and eight Divya Desams. You can come here through the India temple trip package conducted by Hellovisit.

Badrinath Temple is non-operational for a period of six months right from November to April. The temple gets closed on bhatridwityia in the month of October. On this day, Akhanda Jyoti's lamp is burnt and this lasts for six months. The deity is shifted to Narasimha temple located at Jyotirmath. The temple opens again on Akshaya Tritiya, a pious day in the month of April. Badrinath Temple comprises a Tapt Kund, a hot sulfur spring known for medicinal properties. River Alaknanda originates from this place. Some of the important festivals celebrated here are Mata Murti Ka Mela as well as the Badri Kedar Festival. You can come here through the Badrinath temple tour package.

GANGOTRI, Chardham

Gangotri Dham is the commencement point of the pious River Ganga situated in Uttarkashi. It is among the highly revered pilgrimages and forms part of Char Dham. You can come here through the Char Dham tour package. You can come to this place from Rishikesh as well. Here you can visit the Gangotri Temple of Maa Ganga. The temple is open for a period of six months. You can come here through the Gangotri trip package.

Yamunotri, Chardham

Yamunotri is the origin of River Yamuna located at a distance of 30 km from Uttarkashi. It is among the important pilgrimages and forms an important part of the Char Dham yatra. You can come here through the Char Dham tour conducted by Hellovisit. You can reach this place through a 6 km trek commencing from Jankichatti. The two-and-a-half-hour trek is accomplished by foot, mule, palanquin or a carrier. The journey to Yamunotri finishes in a day. You can come here through the Uttarakhand trip package.

WHY CHARDHAM?

Chardham has high significance among Hindu followers because the yatra is said to provide salvation which is the ultimate goal of existence.

THINGS TO DO

Trekking, meditation, temple visits

HOW TO REACH?

You can come here via Rishikesh by road. You can come to Dehradun by air or rail.

PLACES TO STAY

Chardham offers affordable stays at Badrinath and Kedarnath. There are also free stays available from the temple authorities.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

During the opening time of the yatra. The yatra is closed in chilly winters.

IDEAL TRIP DURATION

2 TO 3 days