Yatra Details
Char Dham Yatra
The Kedarnath Yatra involves a trek to a magnificent temple located at the base of Kedarnath peak’s southeastern face, where millions of pilgrims offer prayers to Lord Shiva. The trek begins at Gaurikund, where a hot water Sulphur Spring is located. Along the way, you’ll pass through beautiful forests and see stunning waterfalls. The trek to Vasuki Tal is a continuous ascent with a breathtaking view of Chaukhamba Peaks and Mandakini Valley, and the crystal-clear waters of the Vasuki Tal Lake are sure to captivate you.
Kedarnath
The Kedarnath Yatra involves a trek to a magnificent temple located at the base of Kedarnath peak’s southeastern face, where millions of pilgrims offer prayers to Lord Shiva. The trek begins at Gaurikund, where a hot water Sulphur Spring is located. Along the way, you’ll pass through beautiful forests and see stunning waterfalls. The trek to Vasuki Tal is a continuous ascent with a breathtaking view of Chaukhamba Peaks and Mandakini Valley, and the crystal-clear waters of the Vasuki Tal Lake are sure to captivate you.
Badrinath
The Badrinath Yatra involves a visit to the Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu situated in the town of Badrinath, Uttarakhand. The temple is part of the Char Dham yatra and is one of the 108 Divya dedicated to Vishnu. It is open for six months every year, between the end of April and the beginning of November. The temple is located in Garhwal hill tracks in Chamoli District along the banks of the Alaknanda River, at an elevation of 3,133 m (10,279 ft) above sea level. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage centers in India, with over 1,060,000 recorded visits.
Gangotri
The Gangotri Yatra takes you to the origin of the River Ganges and the seat of the goddess Ganga, one of the four sites in the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The original Gangotri Temple was built by the Nepalese general Amar Singh Thapa. The river is called Bhagirthi at the source and becomes the Ganga (Ganges) from Devpravag onwards where it meets the Alaknanda. The temple is closed every year from Diwali day and reopens on Akshaya Tritiya, during which time the idol of the goddess is kept at Mukhba village near Harsil. The Semwal family of pujaries supervise the ritual duties of the temple and come from Mukhba village.
Yamunotri
The Yamunotri Yatra takes you to the western region of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarkashi District, where the Yamunotri Temple is situated. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and has a black marble idol of the goddess. To reach the temple, you’ll need to take a full day’s journey from Rishikesh, Haridwar, or Dehradun and then hike 13 kilometers from the town of Hanuman Chatti or take a 6-kilometer walk from Janki Chatti, with horses or palanquins available for rent. The hike from Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri offers views of several waterfalls, and there are two trekking routes available.
