The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most sacred and important Hindu pilgrimage circuits in India. The Yatra is an arduous but sacred journey of great religious significance. It is believed to cleanse the soul of all its sins and offers a great way to salvation for all its Yatris. The Yatra is an opportunity for the devotees to get closer to the Gods and seek their blessings. It includes a visit to the four sacred abodes namely Gangotri Dham, Yamunotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham and Badrinath Dham. It is an annual affair and Lakhs of devotees undertake this holy pilgrimage each year. The Yatra traditionally starts from the holy town of Haridwar in Uttarakhand and takes the pilgrims to the four most sacred abodes of the Hindu deities. It is a journey that every Hindu should undertake at least once in their lifetime.
We at Shikhar Travels are glad to carefully plan your Char Dham Yatra tour itinerary to maximize comfort and ensure safety for you at all times during your journey with us. Our tour operators have vast experience in ensuring comfort and safety for you at all times during any transits, pre-bookings, check-ins, and check-outs. All our Char Dham Yatra Itineraries include visiting the Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham, Gangotri Dham, and Yamunotri Dham which all have own special significance and history.
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Badrinath Dham is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the main deities in Hinduism. It is very significant because it is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or pillars of light. It is also the site of the Badrinath Temple, which is one of the most important temples in all of India. Hindus believe that a pilgrimage to Badrinath ji will enable them to attain Moksha.
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Kedarnath Dham is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, another main deity of Hinduism. Situated in the Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,583 m. above the sea level, the temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and is a part of the Char Dham Yatra. The Kedarnath temple is said to have been built by the Pandavas. It is also said that the temple was built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. The temple is made of grey granite and has an iconic conical shape.
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Gangotri Temple is the source of the River Ganges which is situated at an altitude of 3,048 metres, on the banks of the River Bhagirathi. Gangotri is the source of the River Bhagirathi, which is also one of the main headstreams of very pristine yet extremely turbulent waters of River Ganges. Very audacious visitors from around the globe flock this place to enjoy river rafting, camping, and trekking activities on the way.
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Yamunotri is the source of the River Yamuna. The glacier where the Yamuna originates is called Saptarishi Kund, and is another holy spot at Yamunotri Dham. The shrine of Yamunotri is situated at an altitude of 3,296 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas, which is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The shrine is only accessible by a difficult trek from Hanuman Chatti, and most pilgrims choose to take a helicopter ride to visit the Yamunotri Dham.
Even though the Char Dham Yatra is considered to be a bit challenging, but the experience is truly rewarding one for the followers of Hindu faith. The sights and sounds of the four holy sites will stay with you for a lifetime. It is a once in a lifetime experience to explore by traveling through the holiness of these four sacred places and is a must-do for all Hindu devotees. It is firmly believed that if one completes the Yatra, they will be blessed with Moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
By booking any of our Char Dham Yatra Tour packages 2022 as outlined here, you are sure to takeaway an unforgettable and truly rewarding experience of Char Dham Yatra. Our hallmark services and itineraries are well planned based on our vast experience even with the most difficult terrains which makes it truly safe for you. Our round-the-clock support, our hotel stays which are sure to provide you with comfort and value for money, our meticulously designed travel itineraries, transport facilities throughout the tour, and our commitment to serve you with nothing but the very best is all that establishes us as your true companion for a safe travel.
