Chardham Yatra Packages

Chardham

1. Introduction

Char Dham Yatra is one of the holy pilgrimages of Sanatan Hindu religion. This journey starts from the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand and ends at Badrinath Dham. Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand includes four Dhams - Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham and Badrinath Dham.

All the holy Dhams of Char Dham Yatra are dedicated to different deities. The famous Gangotri Dham is situated in the lap of Mother Ganga and the famous Yamunotri Dham is dedicated to Mother Yamuna. Kedarnath Dham is dedicated to Lord Shankar Ji, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India. Badrinath Dham, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is one of the major pilgrimage sites of the Vaishnav sect.

The holy pilgrimage sites of the four Dhams, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are located in the Himalayan valleys of Uttarakhand, which are eager to spread their charm. All the citizens of Sanatan Hindu religion must visit the four Dhams. This gives us inner happiness and relief from sorrow. Every year lakhs of devotees come here from every corner of the world to visit.

(1) Yamunotri Dham

(A) Introduction

Yamunotri Dham, located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state, is the origin of the Yamuna river, which is surrounded by mountains from all sides and is considered a symbol of peace for the travelers. Yamunotri Dham is situated at an altitude of about 3000 meters above sea level. Yamunotri Dham is the first Dham for the Char Dham travelers. Goddess Yamuna is worshipped here. The beautiful natural vegetation of Yamunotri and the snow-covered environment around it infuses natural excitement and positive energy in the travelers.

(B) Religious importance of Yamunotri Dham

Yamunotri Dham holds immense religious importance for Sanatan Hindu religion. The Yamunotri temple situated here provides spiritual powers to the pilgrims. It has been said in the mythological texts that the pilgrims who visit here get liberation from the cycle of birth and death and get the blessings of the real God and our soul becomes pure.

(C) Historical importance of Yamunotri Dham

Yamunotri Dham is also mentioned in ancient Hindu texts. It is known in mythology that Yamunotri was the personal residence of sage Asit Muni who lived on the banks of Mother Yamuna. In Yamunotri Dham, pilgrims and ascetics used to sit in the lap of the Himalayas and do penance and feel the moment of peace. It is believed in ancient Hindu texts that the grand temple here was built by Tehri King Sudarshan Shah in the 18th century and the reconstruction work was done by Maharani Gularia Devi.

(D) Major tourist attractions of Yamunotri Dham

Yamunotri Dham has various tourist attractions for devotees such as the famous Yamunotri Temple, Suryakund, Sapt Rishi Kund and Janaki Chatti are the sacred tourist attractions here which are a symbol of joyous energy for the travellers.

(E) Opening and closing time of Yamunotri Temple

The inauguration of Yamunotri Temple is usually in the month of April-May, however, the priest is consulted before opening the temple and the date is decided according to the Hindu calendar and the temple is generally closed for devotees in the months of October-November every year.

(2) Gangotri Dham

(A) Introduction

Gangotri Dham is a famous pilgrimage site of Sanatan Hindu religion, which is one of the four Dhams. Gangotri Dham is located at an altitude of about 3000 meters on the Himalayan mountain in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, which is one of the holy pilgrimage sites for all the citizens of Sanatan Hindu religion. The beauty of the mountains and waterfalls here is the center of attraction for tourists. The famous Gangotri temple in Gangotri Dham is a symbol of spirituality for the Char Dham travelers. The Bhagirathi river flowing in Gangotri Dham and the life-giving mother Ganga attract travelers.

(B) Religious importance of Gangotri Dham

Gangotri Dham is the source of life-giving mother Ganga and is a holy pilgrimage site of India. By visiting Gangotri Dham, spiritual energy resides in our body and all sins are washed away. Gangotri Dham is one of the world famous religious places for its natural beauty and grandeur.

(C) Historical importance of Gangotri Dham

Gangotri Dham, situated in the lap of Himalayas in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, is one of the world famous pilgrimage sites for its historical importance. It is believed in ancient Hindu scriptures that the ancient Gangotri temple here is dedicated to Mother Ganga and is a symbol of religious values ​​for the devotees. According to the legend, King Sagar had organized Ashwamedha Yagya in Gangotri Dham.

(D) Major tourist places of Gangotri Dham

The main tourist places in Gangotri Dham are Gangotri Temple, Pandava Cave, Bhagirath Shila, Gaumukh Himani, Nandanvan Tapovan, Kedar Tal etc. which are a symbol of beauty for all the travelers.

(E) Opening and closing time of Gangotri temple

The doors of Gangotri temple usually open on the day of Akshaya Tritiya in April-May, when thousands of devotees are eager to see Maa Ganga and the temple is usually closed in the months of October-November. Usually the doors of the temple are closed after Diwali.

(3) Kedarnath Dham

(A) Introduction

Kedarnath Dham, located in Rudraprayag of Uttarakhand, is buried in the snow rocks. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India and is famous in the world as Ekadas Jyotirlinga. The Kedarnath temple located here is a symbol of spirituality where Lord Shiva is worshipped. Kedarnath Dham is open for 6 months in a year and remains closed for 6 months. Generally, the doors of Kedarnath temple remain closed in winters and open in summers. Kedarnath Dham is situated on the banks of Maa Mandakini River at an altitude of about 3500 meters above sea level, which is famous all over India by the historical name of Kedar Khand.

(B) Religious and historical beliefs of Kedarnath Dham

Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is known for its famous temples and spirituality. Gods and Goddesses reside here. The charm and natural scenery of Shri Kedarnath Dham is the center point of devotion for all the devotees. Devotees from all over the country and abroad come here to worship Lord Shiva and receive blessings. It is the dream of every Indian to visit Shri Kedarnath Dham.

According to historical beliefs, there seems to be a difference of opinion about when the Shri Kedarnath temple was built, but according to Rahul Sankrityayan, the temple was built in the 13th century. The Shri Kedarnath temple covered with snow rocks is a wonderful example of architecture. The carvings here are no less than a wonder for the devotees even today. To the east of the temple, the stone idol of Shri Bhairavnath, the protector of Lord Shiva, is present on Bhavyashila, where all the devotees of India go for darshan.

(4) Badrinath Dham

(A) Introduction

Shri Badrinath Dham located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is very famous. Shri Badrinath Dham situated on the banks of Maa Alaknanda River is one of the busiest pilgrimage sites in India. The Badri Narayan temple located here is a very ancient Hindu temple where Lord Vishnu is worshipped. According to religious beliefs, both Nar and Narayan meet in Badrinath Dham.

Maha Abhishek and Gita Paath are also organized in Shri Badrinath Dham. All the devotees come here to have darshan and also recite Vedic basic mantras. After having darshan here, our body is freed from the cycle of birth and death and all the devotees receive the blessings of God.

(B) Religious and historical importance of Shri Badrinath Dham

The holy place Shri Badrinath Dham is the unbreakable center of faith and devotion of Sanatan Hindu religion situated in the lap of Nar and Narayan mountain. This holy place is famous all over the world as the Tapabhoomi of Nar and Narayan, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to religious beliefs, Lord Vishnu came to the banks of Mother Alaknanda river for his rigorous penance and was mesmerized by seeing the beautiful place. This is the reason why this place is currently known as Badri Vishal.

According to historical beliefs, Adi Guru Shankaracharya had built Badrinath Dham in about the eighth century. It is mentioned in the Puranas that the devotees had received the darshan of Lord Vishnu in person. This is the reason why this holy place came to be known as Badrinath Dham.

5. Spiritual importance of Char Dham Yatra

(A) In Sanatan Hindu religion, by doing Char Dham Yatra, the soul becomes pure and the person attains salvation.

(B). By doing Char Dham Yatra, a person gets the blessing of long life and the person gets relief from all diseases.

(C). By doing Char Dham Yatra, positive energy resides in our body and we get the blessings of God.

(D). By doing Char Dham Yatra, sins are destroyed and virtue is attained.

(E). According to religious beliefs, the person who does Char Dham Yatra does not have to take birth on earth again, that is, he becomes immortal and attains salvation.

6. Means of reaching the four Dhams

There are different means of reaching the four Dhams

1. Road

The Char Dham Yatra is done directly by road from the major cities of Uttarakhand, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Delhi and travel is done by private and public vehicles to reach the respective routes.

2. Railway

(A) The nearest railway station to reach Yamunotri Dham is Dehradun, which is about 170 kilometers away from the holy place Janaki Chatti.

(B) The nearest railway station to reach Gangotri Dham is Rishikesh, the distance of Gangotri temple from Rishikesh station is about 250 kilometers where the journey is done by road.

(C) To travel to Kedarnath Dham, first of all the passengers have to go to Gaurikund from Rishikesh railway station and from Gaurikund to Shri Kedarnath Dham, all the devotees have to walk about 15 kilometers.

(D) The nearest railway station to visit Badrinath Dham is Rishikesh which is located at a distance of about 280 km from Badrinath temple.

3. Char Dham Yatra by helicopter

Jolly Grant Airport located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is the nearest airport to reach Char Dham Yatra. After reaching Jolly Grant Airport, the journey has to be covered by road by private vehicles or inter-state buses. At present, helicopter services have been started for smooth transportation for Char Dham Yatra, where Kharsali helipad near Yamunotri Dham, Harshil Civil Helipad near Gangotri Dham, Phata Helipad near Kedarnath Dham and Badrinath Helipad near Badrinath Dham are located.

To travel to Char Dham by helicopter, you can contact us by calling directly from our organization Dream Tour Planner or by visiting our website dream tour planner.com and book your packages.

7. Important things to carry during Char Dham Yatra

(A) While travelling to Char Dham, you should always keep your valid identity card and important documents with you.

(B) If you are travelling to Char Dham in winter season, always wear woolen clothes and always wear socks and shoes.

(C) While travelling to Char Dham in summer season, wear cotton clothes or use quick drying clothes. Don't forget to carry winter clothes as all the temples are located at high altitude.

(D) During Char Dham Yatra, always keep a medical kit and water bottle with you.

(E) During the journey, keep food items like snacks, dry fruits with you so that you get energy.

8. Important facilities provided by Dream Tour Planner during Char Dham Yatra

During Char Dham Yatra, Dream Tour Planner will also arrange better hotel facilities and high quality food for all the travellers and will also make your Char Dham Yatra easy.