Char Dham yatra is one of the most famed spiritual journeys of Hinduism. Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India -Yamunotri, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnathji and Sri Badrinathji, collectively referred to as the Char Dham yatra(four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism. Every year a lot of people visit these Chardham Yatra. Chardham can be split into Char that means four and dham meaning destinations. For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the divine, have walked these mystical vales known in ancient Hindu scriptures as 'Kedarkhand' If the scriptures of Hindu Religion are to be believed, the holy centres of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath - collectively called the Chardham Yatra Packages (meaning four sacred spots) - are the most sacred of all pilgrimages. Undertaking a journey to these places will not just wash away one's sins butensure release from the cycle of birth and death. Chardham Yatra encouraged every Hindu to take a chardham pilgrimage tour to attain salvation in life. The honour conferred on these places is not surprising. Chardham Tour Packages is the most reverred site for hindus. They want to visit chardham yatra one's in the lifetime. chardham yatra  is located in the uttarakhand state of india.

For one, they are all in the icy Garhwal ranges and regarded as the most sacred of all Himalayan ranges.It is also said that heaven and earth converge inthese holy spots, and to be born or die here is a boononly the very fortunate have. The Chardham yatra must be visited from left to right -beginning with Yamunotri tour, going on to Gangotri tour, Kedarnath tour and culminating the journey at Badrinath tour. This route follows the Hindu tradition of parikrama orclockwise circumambulation. Best to Visit chardham yatra is from april to october of every year.

Day 01 Delhi - Rishikesh ( Height 1222 Feet) :
Delhi departure by bus/car as per package to Rishikesh 225 km.This is also known as " City of Saint ".Laxman Jhula Swarg Ashram (on foot) temples overnight Next day visit.

Day 02 Rishikesh - Barkot / Syanachatti (Height 6540 Feet) :
Enjoy Kempty Fall Proceed to Syanachatti just 127 km far. stay in night.

Day 03 Barkot / Syanachatti - Yamunotri (Height 10800 Feet) :
Travel by jeep Syanachatti to Hanumanchatti-foolchatti-Janakichatti just 6 km. far. Pony and Doly are available in this trek. Hot water kund bath ,Yamunajee Darshan and back to syanchatti stay in night.

Day 04 Yamunotri - Uttarkashi (Height 3500 Feet) :
Departure to uttrakashi 108 km. Take the Darshan of Kashivishwanath Temple and visit the city 2 km. In Ujali Ashrams night stay.

Day 05 Uttarkashi - Gangotri (Height 1222 Feet) - Uttarkashi :
Gangotri is the place where Raja Bhagirath observed hard pinance and pleased god Shankar to bring Gangaji on the earth. Gangotri is beautiful place with hot water. ancesters. It is believed that one dip in pious Ganga washes all the sins of a yatrik. At evening back to uttrakashi overninght stay.

Day 06 Uttarkashi - Rudraprayag / Guptakashi (Height 4200 Feet) :
Departure to new Tehari (Tehari dam) via Srinagar Rudraprayag 175 km. lunch on the way Darshan at Sangam of Mandakini and Alaknanda and Shiv Temple. Overnight stay.

Day 07 Rudraprayag / Guptakashi - Kedarnath (Height 11817 Feet ) :
Rudraprayag to Gaurikund by road 76 kms onwards 14 km trek doli and horse are available Kedarnath temple is open up to noon 12:30 and evening Arati darshan are available.Morning special pooja is to be booked a day before. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08 Kedarnath - Pipalkoti / Joshimath :
After breakfast departure to Gaurikund trek onward by vehicle to Rudraprayag. Chamoli Pipalkoti overnight stay.

Day 9 Pipalkoti / Joshimath - Badrinath (Height 10248 Feet) :
Visit by road from Pipalkoti to Badrinath 85 km far.Badrinath is an important Dham in the Chardham Yatra. Take the bath in Tapt kund Darshan of shri Badrinath and at evening Swarn Arti and kapoor Arti are famous to participate. Visit the Mana village is near to Badrinath there is Bheempul, & Vyas Gufa.

Day 10 Badrinath - Devprayag/Kirtinagar (Height 2000 Feet) :
If possible by cable car onward proceed to Devprayag to Joshimath Auli. There is 5000 year old Raghunathji temple darshan and arti overnight stay.

Day 11 Devprayag/Kirtinagar - Haridwar :
After breakfast departure to Haridwar on the way river rafting at Shivpuri those who are adnenturous, proceed to Haridwar lunch evening arati at Hari ki podi overnight stay.

Day 12 Haridwar - Delhi :
After Now Begins Your Journey to your home after the early breakfast.

 

BadriNath :
Badrinath is a Hindu holy town and a nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. Badrinath was established as a major pilgrimage site by Adi Shankara in the ninth century. In recent years its popularity has increased significantly, with an estimated 600,000 pilgrims visiting during the 2006 season, compared to 90,676 in 1961. The temple in Badrinath is also a sacred pilgrimage site for Vaishnavites.

The Badrinath temple is the main attraction in the town. According to legend Shankara discovered a black stone image of Lord Badrinarayan made of Saligram stone in the Alaknanda River.

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Gangotri :
This is the snout of the Gangotri glacier and the present source of the Bhagirathi river. It is held in high esteem by the devotees who do not miss the opportunity to have a holy dip in the bone chilling icy water. The 18 km distance from Gangotri has to be covered on foot by ponies. The trek is easy and many people come back to Gangotri the same day. Porters and ponies are available for excursions to Gaumukh and other trekking routes at Gangotri. There is a Tourist Bungalow at Bhojbasa, 14 km from Gangotri where lodging and other facilities are available. Pilgrims also trek to Nandanvan (6 km) and Kedartal (18 km) from Gangotri.

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Yamunotri  :
The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7 km. Away).

The actual source a frozen lake of ice & glacier (Champasar glacier) located on the Kalind mountain at the height of 4421 m above sea level, about 1 km further up, is not frequented generally as it is not accessible and hence the shrine has been located on the foot of the hill. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer pooja at the temple itself. The temple of Yamuna is on the left bank of Yamuna constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.

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Yamunotri :
The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7 km. Away).

The actual source a frozen lake of ice & glacier (Champasar glacier) located on the Kalind mountain at the height of 4421 m above sea level, about 1 km further up, is not frequented generally as it is not accessible and hence the shrine has been located on the foot of the hill. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer pooja at the temple itself. The temple of Yamuna is on the left bank of Yamuna constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.