Indias Uttara-khand state is home to four holy places important to
hinduism known together as Chardham yatra from Delhi to Yamunotri Gangotri Badrinath and Kedarnath or Chardham yatra from Haridwar to Yamunotri Gangotri Badrinath and Kedarnath are the four most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in the Himalayan these four locations surrounded by the beautiful Himalayas
constitute the spiritual heart of northern India the Chardham trek is
usually done in reverse beginning at the western edge holy city and
ending in the eastern border with this in mind the Yatra begins in Yamunotri continues on to Gangotri and ultimately concludes at Kedarnath, Badrinath.
Yamunotri: The westernmost shrine of Yamunotri is one of the most visited shrines in the Char Dham 2025 Package.
which is situated near the source of the river Yamuna. The Yamunotri
temple, built by the King of Tehri Garhwal, Maharaja Pratap Shah, is located
on the left bank of the river Yamuna. The river is considered as a
divine mother and a goddess for all the Hindus and has been an eminent
part in the development of the civilization in the north India.
Gangotri: Gangotri Dham is situated on the banks of rthe iver Bhagirathi at an elevation of almost 3200 m above sea level and is respected as one of the most sacred and holy shrines for the Hindus. Gangotri has an important place in the Char Dham Package. The Gaumukh Glacier, known as the source of the river Ganges, is situated on a trek route from Gangotri. The tourists who wish to visit Gaumukh Glacier need Government permission.
Kedarnat: Kedarnath temple is considered the holiest pilgrimage among the most worshipped pilgrimages for the Hinduism followers. There are twelve Jyotirlingas of the Lord Shiva, and Kedarnath is one of those twelve Jyotirlingas, situated near the source of the river Mandakini at an elevation of 3585 m above sea level. To visit this temple, there is a trek route of 14 km from Gaurikund. However, the temple can also be visited by a helicopter ride, which starts from Phata. This temple is situated at the highest place in the Char Dham Package and has a very low oxygen level.
Badrinath: The most famous and the most visited dham among the Chardham is Badrinath, which is also known as Badri Vishal, the fourth dham. The Neelkanth Peak is in the background; it is located between the Nar and Narayan peaks. Badrinath is the most venerated and the largest among the five Badris, also called the Panch Badri. Badrinath is one of the CharDham (four dhams) of India, established by Adi Guru Shankracharya.
Gangotri: Gangotri Dham is situated on the banks of rthe iver Bhagirathi at an elevation of almost 3200 m above sea level and is respected as one of the most sacred and holy shrines for the Hindus. Gangotri has an important place in the Char Dham Package. The Gaumukh Glacier, known as the source of the river Ganges, is situated on a trek route from Gangotri. The tourists who wish to visit Gaumukh Glacier need Government permission.
Kedarnat: Kedarnath temple is considered the holiest pilgrimage among the most worshipped pilgrimages for the Hinduism followers. There are twelve Jyotirlingas of the Lord Shiva, and Kedarnath is one of those twelve Jyotirlingas, situated near the source of the river Mandakini at an elevation of 3585 m above sea level. To visit this temple, there is a trek route of 14 km from Gaurikund. However, the temple can also be visited by a helicopter ride, which starts from Phata. This temple is situated at the highest place in the Char Dham Package and has a very low oxygen level.
Badrinath: The most famous and the most visited dham among the Chardham is Badrinath, which is also known as Badri Vishal, the fourth dham. The Neelkanth Peak is in the background; it is located between the Nar and Narayan peaks. Badrinath is the most venerated and the largest among the five Badris, also called the Panch Badri. Badrinath is one of the CharDham (four dhams) of India, established by Adi Guru Shankracharya.
