India is a mystical land that is home to many pilgrimage sites located across the country. Its diverse religious heritage offers a holistic experience of various faiths and their religious beliefs . If you’re planning a trip to India this year, we recommend you to cover a pilgrimage spot for a spiritually-uplifting experience. Soaked in divinity, the pilgrimage tours in India offers blissful experiences in every corner that includes holy charms like the Char Dhams, Shaktipeeths, Vaishno Devi Temple, Hemkund Sahib, Golden Temple and so on. One of the highly revered pilgrimages is the Char Dham Yatra hosted in state of Uttarakhand that attracts almost 2,50,000 pilgrims every year.
The Char Dham Yatra 2022
It is a sacred journey that starts from Yamunotri and proceeds towards Gangotri, Kedarnath to end at Badrinath. These high-altitude four locations are famous for the four holy Hindu shrines of great religious significance. It is believed that one can wash all the sins away and attain salvation or moksha on this sacred journey. Thus, this divine quest urges devotees and spiritual seekers to visit here once in a lifetime for a heavenly experience. All the four dhams of this yatra are nestled in the lap of the Great Himalayas and owing to their remote locations, it’s open to tourists from April/May in Summers till November only. We recommend you to do this Yatra between May to June or September to November for the most salubrious weather conditions. Also, if the Char Dham Yatra feels like an arduous task, you can opt for the Do Dham Yatra that covers Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Yamunotri Dham
The first landmark is the town of Yamunotri situation in the Uttarkashi district. It is believed to be the seat of Goddess Yamuna and the source of the Great River Yamuna. The Yamunotri Temple is a prime holy shrine dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna. It is located closed to the river and placed at an altitude of 10,979 ft. It cannot be accessed via a motorable road thus you would have to do a 5-km trek from Janki Chatti.
Gangotri Dham
The second landmark is the Gangotri town nestled amidst the Great Himalayan peaks. It is one of the highest situated pilgrimages of the country. It houses the 18th century Gangotri Temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. It is also the source of River Ganga, the most sacred river of India. This temple is inspired by the Nagara style of architecture and is built from a simple white marble stone. View of Gangotri town with mountains and holy ganga river. Uttarakhand, India.
Kedarnath Dham
The third landmark is the town of Kedarnath located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. The famous Kedarnath Temple here is one of the 12 Jyotirlingams and one of the significant Lord Shiva temples of Garhwal Himalayas. You need to reach the Gauri Kund via a bus or cab followed by a trek to the temple. You can cover the trek on a pony or opt for a helicopter service. Kedarnath Temple at night, it is a hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, India.
Badrinath Dham
The final landmark is Badrinath perched at a staggering altitude of 10,827 ft. This holy town is abode to the 16th century Shree Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The interiors of this temple are inspired by the traditional Garhwali architectural styles. The magnificent Neelkanth Peak known as the ‘Queen of Garhwal’ sets a stunning backdrop to this shrine.
Helicopter Service
Our Pilgrimage Tours in India also includes a Helicopter service to cover the Cham Dham Yatra for a more hassle-free experience. Since the four holy shrines are nestled at high altitudes, it can be an arduous task to cover these on foot. If you’re are short on time or have elderly with you, you could opt for a helicopter service to pursue the journey. You will be transported to the Government helipad on Sahastradhara road in Dehradun. From here, your helicopter tour of Charm Dham Yatra will begin.
Opening Dates
The Char Dham Yatra started on 03rd May 2022 while the closing date of the yatra is 26th November 2022 so book your trip accordingly. You can also customize your trip to India by booking our Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour with the Char Dham Yatra. This tour will cover the most popular Golden Triangle circuit of India and also fill your soul with divine bliss with a journey to the Char Dhams. The four pilgrimage sites covered in Char Dham Yatra are open for a period of six months every year, from April or May till November. The Yamunotri and Gangotri opened on Akshaya Tritiya (May 3) while the Kedarnath Temple reopened on May 6, 2022. The opening date for Badrinath Temple reopened on May 8 this year.
How To Reach: By Air: The closest airport is the Dehradun Airport. You can board a cab or taxi to reach the base point from where the trek for Char Dham begins.
By Train: The nearest railway heads are Dehradun railway station and Rishikesh railway station. You can opt for a public transport for forward journey.
By Road: You can opt for a bus journey from Delhi, Haridwar or Dehradun that run on a daily basis. A journey to Cham Dham Yatra is an unmissable experience for every traveller. If you want to visit here, we would help you with a customized North India Tour package that would fit your requirements. You can reach out to us by visiting our website and our travel expert shall get in touch with you and guide you on how to go ahead. The Char Dham Yatra is open for tourists now so this is the best time to experience it. It’s time to buckle up for a soul-filling experience that would leave you enlightened and at utmost peace.
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