The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summers (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November). It is believed that one should complete the Char Dham Yatra in a clockwise direction. Hence, the pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath.
The journey can be completed by road or by air (helicopter services are available). Some devotees even do a Do Dham Yatra or a pilgrimage to two shrines - Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Yamunotri temple, lodged in a narrow gorge close to the source of River Yamuna (the second-most sacred Indian river after River Ganga) in Uttarkashi district, is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna.
The district of Uttarkashi is also home to Gangotri dedicated to Goddess Ganga, the most sacred of all Indian rivers. Located in the Rudraprayag district lies Kedarnath, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Badrinath, home to the sacred Badrinarayan Temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Char Dham Yatra is as divine as it is arduous but fulfills the soul!
Embark on a divine 7-day journey to Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Yamunotri, three of the most revered shrines in the Char Dham Yatra circuit. Each dest...
Gangotri, one of the holiest destinations in India, is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, the sacred river that holds immense significance in Hinduism. Lo...
Embark on a spiritually enriching 7-day journey to three of the holiest shrines in the Char Dham Yatra: Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri. This sa...
Embark on a soul-stirring 5-day pilgrimage to Kedarnath and Badrinath, two of the most revered shrines in the Char Dham Yatra. This journey takes y...