Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
Uttarakhand, India
10,279 feet (max)
12 Days 11 Nights
1600 Km from Delhi
Moderate To Difficult
Delhi
Delhi
Late April to Early May
The Char Dham Yatra is amongst the most celebrated pilgrimage sites of Dev Bhoomi, Uttarakhand, India. Hindu devotees worldwide visit the Char Dham to gain divine insight and spiritual cleansing. Millions of people undertake this pilgrimage every year with full devotion. The Char Dham includes Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
The Char Dham usually opens in late April or early May, making it the best time to visit Char Dham, and the temples typically close in October or November as winter approaches, which spikes the risk of natural calamities, inaccessibility, and high altitude sickness, making it a worse idea to go during these months of the year. The Char Dham Yatra typically begins with Rishikesh, adding to a wonderful journey.
Helicopter services are also available for the Char Dham Yatra. Due to the challenging trails, many pilgrims often choose to do the Char Dham Yatra by helicopter, which is more convenient and comfortable for the elderly, physically unfit individuals, or the ones who can’t take up this demanding and challenging trek. The Char Dham Yatra by helicopter is completed in around 4-5 days, whereas traditionally it takes around 10–12 days for completion.
Yamunotri is located at a height of 10,614 (3,235 meters) in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The Yamunotri trek distance is about 6 kilometres. Yamunotri is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, also considered a sister of Lord Yama, the God of Death. The temple is located near the origin of the Yamuna River. Yamunotri is the first stop of the Char Dham, followed by the other three pilgrimage sites.
Gangotri is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. Gangotri is the origin of the most sacred river, the Ganga, situated at a height of 9,976 feet (3,042 meters). The Gangotri temple here is dedicated to the goddess Ganga and is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi, holding a high spiritual essence.
Kedarnath is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India. Situated at an altitude of 11,755 feet (3,583 meters). The Kedarnath trek distance is approximately 22 km one way. Kedarnath Temple is believed to be the abode of the ultimate divine Lord Shiva. Kedarnath is amongst the twelve highly worshipped Jyotirlingas and lies among the five sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, known as the Panch Kedar.
Badrinath is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. The temple is situated at an altitude of 10,279 feet (3,133 meters). The Badrinath temple is regarded as the abode of Vishnu and is one of the most holy places to visit. Millions of pilgrims visit here and seek his blessings. The devotees can get a beautiful view of the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges.
The Char Dham Yatra is a once-in-a-lifetime experience offering the ultimate feeling of meeting the divine, a sense of achievement, and an acknowledgement of gratitude for the pilgrims while enjoying exquisite views of nature’s splendour.
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The Char Dham Yatra is the most popular pilgrimage, which adds to the four main shrines, the Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The Char Dham Yatra lasts for 10 days and 9 nights.
Late April to early May is the best time to visit the Char Dham Yatra for pilgrims.
The Kedarnath Trek is of moderate difficulty and is not suitable for unfit pilgrims. However, they can choose a pony ride or a helicopter ride based on their choice.
Yes, you can do the Char Dham Yatra by helicopter. However, the availability depends on weather conditions and other factors.
Yes, breakfast and dinner are included in your Char Dham Yatra package.
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