Overview

The Char Dham Yatra is a revered pilgrimage that encompasses visits to four sacred Hindu sites in Uttarakhand, India: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

The journey typically starts from Haridwar, a city known for its spiritual significance, where pilgrims gather before embarking on the pilgrimage. From Haridwar, travelers make their way to Barkot, a picturesque town situated en route to Yamunotri.

Yamunotri is the first stop on the pilgrimage, where devotees trek to the Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, and take a dip in the holy Yamuna River.

The journey then progresses to Uttarkashi, a town known for its ancient temples, before reaching Gangotri, the source of the sacred Ganges River. At Gangotri, pilgrims visit the Gangotri Temple and offer prayers.

From Gangotri, the pilgrimage proceeds to Guptakashi, a town located on the way to Kedarnath. Kedarnath is revered as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, and devotees trek or take a helicopter ride to reach the Kedarnath Temple nestled in the Himalayas.

After paying homage at Kedarnath, pilgrims make their way to Badrinath, the abode of Lord Vishnu. Here, they visit the Badrinath Temple and other significant sites like Mana Village and Vyas Gufa.

Finally, the journey concludes with a return to Haridwar, marking the end of the sacred Char Dham Yatra. Throughout the pilgrimage, devotees immerse themselves in prayer, seek blessings, and experience the divine aura of these holy sites.