The Chardham Yatra refers to a pilgrimage to four sacred shrines in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. These four sites, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, collectively form the Chardham, and the yatra (journey) is considered one of the holiest for Hindus. Here are details about each of the Chardham destinations.
Gangotri Dham :- Gangotri Dham is one of the four holy shrines of Hinduism that is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is the origin of the holy River Ganga and is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the River Ganga took birth here when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from his locks of hair.
Gangotri Temple:-Travel to Gangotri, the origin of the River Ganga, and visit the Gangotri Temple. The temple is perched at an altitude of approximately 3,100 meters.
Ganga Aarti at Gangotri Ghat:-Attend the evening Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. It's a spiritual and serene experience.
Submerged Shivling:-Visit the submerged Shivling, a natural rock that is said to be the place where Lord Shiva received Ganga in his matted locks.
Kedarnath Dham :- The Kedarnath temple has exquisite architecture and is built of extremely large but evenly shaped grey stone slabs. A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his “Sadashiva” form. Behind the Kedarnath temple, stand the Kedarnath peak, Kedar Dome and other Himalayan peaks.
Kedarnath Temple:-Proceed to Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and visit the Kedarnath Temple. The temple is nestled amidst the Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of around 3,583 meters.
Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi:-Pay homage at the Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharya, located behind the Kedarnath Temple.
Bhairon Temple:-Optionally, trek to the Bhairon Temple for panoramic views of the Kedarnath Valley.
Badrinath Dham :- Badrinath Dham is one of the four holy shrines of Hinduism that is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand . It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu . The temple is situated on the banks of the Alaknanda River and is surrounded by lofty Himalayan peaks, dense forests, and pristine valleys.
Badrinath Temple:-Conclude your Chardham Yatra at Badrinath, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is located at an altitude of about 3,133 meters.
Mana Village:-Visit Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border. It has cultural and mythological significance.
Tapt Kund and Surya Kund:-Take a dip in the Tapt Kund, a hot water spring, and visit the Surya Kund nearby.
Badrinath Temple Aarti:-Attend the evening Aarti at the Badrinath Temple. The divine atmosphere during the Aarti is a spiritual highlight.
TOUR DESTINATION
Delhi - Haridwar - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Guptkashi - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Joshimath - Pipalkoti - Rudraprayag - Srinagar - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi
TRAVEL DURATION-:
9 Nights / 10 Days
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PACKAGE EXCLUDES-:
S.No. | No. of Pax | Cab | Cost/Pax |
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1 | 12 | Tempo Traveler | 23999 |
2 | 06 | Ertiga/Innova | 25999 |
3 | 04 | Swift Dezire | 26999 |