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Char Dham Yatra Tour Guide
Char Dham Yatra Tour Guide
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Char Dham Yatra, one of the most divine pilgrimage circuit for Hindus which connects four most revered temples of North India amidst of Lands of Gods, Himachal Pradesh – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath dedicated to different admiring Gods and Goddess – Goddess Yamuna, Goddess Ganga, Lord Shiva and Lord Badrinath. It is believed that, having Dharshan of all these four abord can clear all the past sins and get let you attain the divinity and Moksha “Salvation” as seeking for blessing millions of devotees visit here every year across the world, but before get here, it would be better to know about the Char Dham Yatra, that when to visit, opening & closing dates, aarti and many more or you may select our well-customized Char Dham Yatra Packages and get relax while we arranging all for you effortlessly. For the same we have designed this Char Dham Yatra Tour Guide that you can get all the major-minor details before get around for blessings. So, without waste any single minute, get to the point on Char Dham Yatra Tour Guide!
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What is Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand ?
Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand, one of the most sacred pilgrimage journeys towards the divinity and inner peace as it is an opulent pilgrimage travel circuit that connects four most revered temples of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand and named as Char Dham Yatra including prominent temples – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, dedicated to different Gods and Goddess – Goddess Yamuna, Goddess Ganga, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu respectively. This divine journey offers you such exciting trekking to mountains while chanting the names of supreme deities that is spiritual along adventure which is believed that to being here can help you to attain Moksha – Salvation
Yamunotri
Yamunotri is the one of the four revered shrines of Char Dham Yatra as well as the first stop of all four temples, located on a highly elevated lands about 3,293 meters above in the Garhwal Himalayas, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Trekking is a great option to reach here as devotees trek by foot or services like mule, horses, and carriers towards it 6 km from base camp of Janki Chatti as well as you may get helicopter services to reach here by our exclusive Charm Dham Yatra Helicopter Tour Packages while it is featured with serene atmosphere, Surya Kund - hot spring and lots of magnificent natural glimpse.
Gangotri
Gangotri, the second step of the Char Dham Yatra which is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and believed to be the origin point of river Ganges. At the first place after origin from Gaumukh glacier it is called as Bhagirathi and after joining with Alaknanda it becomes River Ganga. It is the highest temple located dedicated to Goddess Ganga at the height of approx. 3100 meters. It is connected with Hindu legend which describe king Bhagiratha brought river Ganga on earth to clear his sins and from then it is said all sins can be washed at the holy waters of river Ganga or visiting Gangotri Temple
Kedarnath
Kedarnath Temple, a prestigious and prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Rudraprayag, Garhwal Himalayas near the River Mandagini of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand at the height of 3,583 meters where every Hindu wish to visit at least once in the entire lifespan. As being the part of Chota Char Dham, Bada Char Dham Yatra and counts in the list of 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva this place gets very important to devotees. Kedarnath Temple belong to about 1000-year-old era, built by the grey stone by using the traditional north Indian architecture and in that Adi Shankaracharya played and crucial to establish it, thus it is also believed that it was built by the Pandva after the battel of Mahabharata
Badrinath
Badrinath Temple, the revered shrine dedicated to Lord Badri – one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu, located in the Chamoli district of God’s Land - Uttarakhand, on the bank of river Alakananda. It is one of the holy sites of Chota Char Dham Yatra, 108 Divya Desams and prominent destination for the Vaishnavas where millions of devotees visit every year across the globe seeking for the blessing of Lord Vishnu as it believed one may attain divine Moksha after visit here. The doors of the temple are embellished with the vibrant colors and charms which is called Singhdwar meanwhile it is divided into three parts - Garbha Griha, Darshan Mandap and Sabha Mandap. Trekking towards Badrinath is really peaceful while it offers such magnificent landscapes to experience and fully satisfy all your thoughts
Haridwar
Haridwar, one of the seven holiest cities of India as per Hinduism and blessed with the holy waters of River Ganga, that thousands of devotees visit here everyday to have sacred dips in the waters as it is believed that the water of river Ganga vanish all your sins and let you move forwards to Moksha (Salvation). Haridwar is the made-up of two words Hari means supreme God + Dwar means gate – the gate way towards God. There are lots of temples and significant spiritual sites while it is famous for its evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, the Kumbh Mela and the major center of Yoga and Ayurveda
Barkot
After visiting the all four revered Char Dham Shrine, must visit Barkot as it is one of the most beautiful destination situated on the bank of River Yamuna. Barkot offer you adventurous trekking option along the breathtaking surrounding filled with splendid landscapes and vistas. The stunning view of majestic Himalayan mountains content your inner soul and offer such unforgettable memories for sure
Uttarkashi
While being on the divine yatra of Char Dham, must add Uttarkashi in your list of Char Dham Tour Packages as it is one of the most serene destination of entire Uttarakhand which is encircled by the magnificent sights, temples, and natural glances. This place doesn’t only satisfy your sightseeing hunger by also offer adventure, trekking and some other spiritual sites and temples including temples dedicated to Hanuman, Goddess Durga, Parshuram, Bhairav and others
Guptkashi
Guptkashi is another spiritual center of North India which is enveloped with several temples like ancient Vishwanath Temple and stunning natural beauty. Guptkashi is the gateway to the great Kailash Mountain as well as it is associated with several mythology legends like Lord Ganesh broke his tusk here and others. While on the spiritual voyage of Char Dham, this place plays a vital role to get some rest
Joshimath
Joshimath another holy destination of Uttarakhand as it is one of the four Mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya and offers several gateways like one of the Char Dham – Badrinath and stunning holiday location, Auli. This town holds a great spiritual and natural significance as it is filled with Hindu holy sides, mountain trails and natural landscapes
Valley of Flowers
The heavenly land Valley of Flowers is one of the most beautiful destinations on earth located in the Uttarakhand which is embellish with infinite gorgeous flowers as it is designated as the UNESCO world heritage site. Surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of majestic Himalayan Mountains, it is filled with exotic floras and alpine meadows which seems like real paradise on earth
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Mythologies about Char Dham Yatra
Every temple holds its own mythology whether its Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath or Badrinath as each and every abord has its own uniqueness and significance. Here are the history and mythology of all Char Dham temples :
Yamunotri: Starting point of Char Dham Yatra, Yamunotri is connected with great sage Asit Muni who bath daily in both Ganga and Yamuna River, after some ages due to old age he couldn’t go for bath in Yamuna. In order to respect his devotion, a small stream of River Yamuna started flowing besides River Ganga at Kalindi Parvat
Gangotri: It is the mythology back then, when River Ganga was not flow on earth, in order to bring her here great king Bhagirathi performed immersive mediation to please her that he can wash all his and his ancestor’s sins and attain Moksha “Salvation”
Kedarnath: After the finishing of Mahabharat, Pandavas want to meet with Lord Shiva for the forgiveness to killing their cousins, Kauravas while here they perform worship by setting up Shivalinga in order to seeking forgiveness
Badrinath: Badrinath Temple’s mythology is associated when Lord Vishnu came to Himalayas for mediation and to protect him from harsh cold of Himalayas, Goddess Laxmi took the form of Giant Berry (Badri) tree and named this temple – Badrinath
Char Dham Yatra Tour Guide - Best time for Char Dham Yatra
- Summer (May – June): It is the best time for Char Dham Tours as it open at this time, snow melt, temple gates open and perfect time for Dharshan
- Autumn (September - October): Perfect time for crowd-free Dharshan along lushy green surrounding and scenic landscapes
- Winter (November – April): Due to heavy snowfall gates of all temples remains closed
Opening & Closing Period of Char Dham Yatra
Opens in: Around April- May (Summer)
Close in: Around Oct – Nov (Winter)
Aarti at Char Dham Temples
Usually at every temple has:
- Morning Aarti Timing: 6am
- Evening Aarti Timing: 7:30pm
How to reach Char Dham?
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the closest airport to reach Char Dham
By Train: Get a train to Ramnagar, located around 150km from Badrinath
By Road: Has a smooth connectivity via road it’s easy to get here by road from metro cities like Delhi
Conclusion of Char Dham Yatra Tour Guide
Char Dham Yatra, the most prominent tour in India situated in the Lands of Gods, Uttarakhand which is divine Pilgrimage India Tours for the Hindus. Consisting of four revered shrines of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Yamuna and Goddess Ganga at Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri respectively, believed that having blessings from here can clear all sins and uplift the soul towards salvation. Situated in the enveloped lands of Himalayas, it offers immersive blend of spirituality, divinity and unparallel natural beauty where one can get inner peace while meditating here. To get the best, hustle-free experience you must be known about the minutiae, that all we have compiled in this Char Dham Yatra Tour Guide or you may checkout our expertly designed Char Dham Yatra Tour Packages that cater all your travel needs. So, pack your suitcase, book your ticket and embark on the divine journey to Char Dham Tours!
FAQs of Char Dham Yatra Tour Guide
Q. Why Char Dham Yatra is important ?
Char Dham Yatra is a holy pilgrimage tour for Hindus, as it is believed here one can wash his/her sins and attain salvation “Moksha”
Q. Which temples are included in Char Dham Yatra ?
There are total four temples in Char Dham Yatra :
- Yamunotri
- Gangotri
- Kedarnath
- Badrinath
Q. What is the best time to visit Char Dham ?
Summer (May - June) & Autumn (Sept - Oct) is the best time to visit when snow melt, climate gets pleasant and ideal for Dharshan
Q. When Char Dham Yatra remain closed ?
In winter (November – April) Char Dham Tours remains closed due to heavy snowfalls
Q. What is the typical sequence of Char Dham Yatra ?
The ideal sequence of Char Dham is:
Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath – Badrinath
Q. Do you customize Char Dham Tour Packages ?
Yes, we serve various ideally customized Char Dham Yatra Packages suitable for all devotees along best hospitalities including comfort stays at 3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star Luxury holes, flexible itinerary, flawless transportations and bilingual guided destination tours
Q. Can foreigner or NRI do Char Dham Yatra ?
Indeed, the doors of Char Dham are open for all devotees whether it’s from India, or overseas
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